Environment

In China, 1 in 5 could face severe drought, UN data says

Globally, hundreds of millions will suffer extreme drought conditions if temperatures rise by 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Myanmar

Myanmar junta arrests minors, elderly and disabled villagers

Nearly 50 residents from Sagaing region were detained after a junta officer was killed in a local clash.

North Korea

US, allies impose sanctions on N Korea following satellite launch

The move comes after Pyongyang last week successfully launched its first reconnaissance satellite.

Vietnam

China’s top diplomat visits Vietnam ahead of likely Xi trip

Wang Yi is set to meet Vietnam’s president and party secretary.

Myanmar

In rare admission, junta chief acknowledges military losses in Shan state

But Min Aung Hlaing chalks rebel victories up to aid from ‘foreign experts’ and drone attacks.

Cambodia

Hun Manet says he’s fine with ‘authoritarian’ label, cites stability

The eldest son of former Prime Minister Hun Sen marked his first 100 days as Cambodia’s new leader.

Myanmar

In rare admission, junta chief acknowledges military losses in Shan state

But Min Aung Hlaing chalks rebel victories up to aid from ‘foreign experts’ and drone attacks.

‘We stopped going into the forest due to landmines’; Myanmar lumberjack