Caught in Cambodia’s Scam Machine: Part 1 The global scam industry employs countless workers, often in challenging and exploitative conditions. This first part of the investigative series sheds light on the intricate system keeping these scams afloat. Listen to discover the stories of those behind the operations. Download and listen to the episode through NPR’s...
In a significant operation, police in Vietnam have confiscated more than 400 cats from a cat meat crime ring in Ho Chi Minh City. This bust involved collaboration with animal welfare groups and was reported by local media. More than 40 of the rescued cats found their way back to their owners after the operation...
On Tuesday, Central Indonesia’s Sulawesi island experienced a 6.7-magnitude earthquake. The disaster resulted in one fatality, numerous injuries, and significant damage to homes and infrastructure. Residents of Palu, a city previously devastated by a quake and tsunami, were particularly impacted. The earthquake occurred inland, about 27 miles east-southeast of Palu, at a depth of 6...
On Tuesday, China denied the European Union’s allegation that its military trained Russian personnel who later participated in the conflict in Ukraine. Despite presenting itself as neutral in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, China has echoed Russia’s narrative, attributing the conflict to NATO expansion. Additionally, China has strengthened economic and diplomatic ties with...
Bu Ri lost his leg to a land mine in Myanmar decades ago. More recently, six of his family members have faced similar fates or worse. This highlights the devastation caused by the ongoing civil war in the region. John New Min, with fellow rebel soldiers, spent hours removing land mines set by Myanmar’s military....
President Trump has faced criticism from Japan due to his use of anime-style imagery on social media. The controversy stems from his portrayal of himself as a character from the popular anime series ‘Naruto.’ The Japanese government expressed disapproval on Friday. A top minister warned that using intellectual property from Japanese companies in this manner...
China’s foreign ministry confirmed the arrest of Min Zin, a U.S. citizen and leader of a Myanmar-focused think-tank, on Friday. The ministry indicated that Min Zin is suspected of espionage and threatening Chinese national security. Lin Jian, a spokesperson for the ministry, stated at a regular news conference that Min Zin has been placed under...
South Korea’s ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeol faced a 30-year prison sentence after being found guilty of instigating tensions with North Korea through drone flights. Yoon, along with his former defense minister Kim Yong Hyun, was accused of ordering these flights over Pyongyang to escalate conflict and justify a martial law declaration at home....
Vietnam’s Strategic Move Vietnam is preparing to purchase India’s BrahMos cruise missile, becoming the second foreign buyer after the Philippines. Analysts note this reflects a broader security strategy in Asia, as concerns about China’s growing military capabilities persist. Indian Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh confirmed the deal on May 30 at the Shangri-La Dialogue summit...
Indonesian Military Court Hands Down Sentences Four members of an Indonesian military intelligence unit received prison sentences on Wednesday for their roles in an acid attack. The attack targeted Andrie Yunus, a well-known human rights advocate. Critics have decried the proceedings as “a blatant whitewash.” The incident sparked controversy because military prosecutors took over the...