Southeast Asia

Four countries across three continents — Myanmar, the Central African Republic (CAR), Guinea and Kosovo — went to the polls on Sunday in a high-stakes day for global democracy, with elections unfolding amid conflict, political transitions…
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In a dramatic escalation of efforts to combat the rising tide of cybercrime, Cambodian authorities have launched one of Southeast Asia’s largest crackdowns, arresting over 3,000 individuals, including 105 Indian nationals. Spanning 15 days…
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India faces a staggering financial blow, losing approximately ₹7,000 crore to cyber scams originating from Southeast Asia in the first five months of 2025. This revelation underscores the growing menace of digital fraud and the urgent need…
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Southeast Asia was coping with a weekslong heat wave on Monday as record-high temperatures led to school closings in several countries and urgent health warnings throughout the region. Millions of students in all public schools across the…
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Vietnam has fast become one of the most popular destinations in Southeast Asia, as tourists enjoy the county's diverse landscapes, beaches, mountainous rice terraces and bustling cities. According to a report by Google Destination…
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Southeast Asia continues to grapple with blistering heat amid reports of record temperatures and cases of heatstroke that further add to signs of extreme weather changes. Singapore posted its highest temperature in 40 years at 37C (98.6F)…
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A record one billion methamphetamine pills were seized in East and Southeast Asia last year, the UN said Monday, as crime gangs exploited the Covid-19 pandemic and instability in coup-hit Myanmar to boost their activities. Southeast Asia's…
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