Asia

Travel December 11

Popular travel destination to hike hot springs 'bathing tax' in effort to tackle overtourism: report

Municipalities in Japan are considering raising bathing taxes at scenic hot springs locations while other cities discuss introducing a lodging tax in an attempt to curb overtourism.

Crime November 29

Enraged passenger unloads flurry of punches on airport worker, wild video shows

A furious airline passenger was captured on dramatic video unleashing a flurry of punches on an airport worker over an apparent check-in delay dispute.

Asia November 21

US citizen among 4 dead in Laos after suspected alcohol poisoning

Four people have died after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos after officials said that multiple people had been sickened in town popular with backpackers.

China September 19

Navy prepares for China conflict with newly announced strategy

The United States Navy released its "Navigation Plan for America’s Warfighting Navy" on Thursday, outlining how the U.S. will meet the growing threat of Chinese military aggression against Taiwan by 2027.

Maryland September 17

Baltimore bridge victims' families filing suit to prevent shipowner from shirking legal liability

Families of workers who died when the Dali cargo ship plowed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore are taking legal action to hold the owners of the vessel liable for the deadly collapse.

Asia August 17

Minority groups in Bangladesh detail violence, mistreatment following government's collapse: 'scapegoats'

Bangladesh will hold fresh elections in November to pick a new government after the previous prime minister fled the country in the face of nationwide protests.

Asia August 7

Bangladesh protests threaten safety of religious minorities as temples burned, homes ransacked

Student protests against economic turmoil in Bangladesh led to the resignation of the prime minister, who then fled to India for safety as riots spread throughout the country.

Asia July 24

1 dead, 3 injured after storm blows down tree at Cambodian Angkor temple complex, damaging statues

One person died and three others were injured, one critically, when a tree fell on a tuk-tuk during a rainstorm at Cambodia’s famous Angkor temple complex.

CRIME July 21

Secret hospitals in Philippines offer criminals surgical makeover to evade police: 'Entirely new person'

The Philippines has raised alarms about offshore gambling operators who may serve as part of a wider criminal enterprise that takes advantage of the Asian country.

Thailand June 22

Medical intern surprises would-be sexual abuser with hidden talent: 'Those lessons saved my life'

The male nurse who attempted to grope the intern - and do more, if she hadn't fought him off - had allegedly harassed a number of other female interns at the hospital.