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A Long‑Haul Fight for Health in an Indonesian Jail

March 5, 2026

Jarred Shaw, once a tall college basketball star from Dallas, now sits in a cramped cell in Tangerang, Indonesia. He was convicted of drug possession after receiving CBD gummies from Thailand, a product he claimed used to ease Crohn’s disease symptoms. The Indonesian authorities seized 132 gummies,

crime

Near‑Blind Refugee Found Dead After Border Drop

February 27, 2026

A man from Myanmar, nearly blind and 56 years old, vanished after U. S. Border Patrol released him at a doughnut shop in Buffalo. He had been taken into custody on February 19, but federal officials decided he was not deportable and let him go that same day. Five days later, police discovered his bo

politics

A Refugee’s Lonely End: Questions Rise Over New York Drop‑off

February 26, 2026

In Buffalo, a 56‑year‑old man from Myanmar was left alone at a coffee shop after officials released him from jail. He had only partial vision and struggled to speak English, making the situation even more fragile. The man disappeared on February 19. Five days later, police found his body about four

crime

School Shooting in Thailand Ends with Hostages Freed

February 11, 2026

A young man, 18 years old, burst into a school in Hat Yai district of Songkhla Province with a firearm. He started shooting, forcing the staff and students to surrender. Police quickly moved in and stopped him before he could do more harm. The authorities released all the people who were held hostag

finance

Asian Tech Stocks Take a Hit as Global AI Fears Spread

February 10, 2026

Foreign investors pulled nearly $10 billion out of Asian shares in the first week of February, a sharp jump from the $4 billion withdrawn in January. The sell‑off focused on South Korea and Taiwan, where fears of high AI‑related spending have shaken confidence in fast‑growing tech names. In that wee

politics

Election Day in Thailand: Three Parties, One Uncertain Future

February 8, 2026

Voters in Thailand went to the polls on Sunday for an early general election that looks like a three‑way contest among different political ideas. The main players are the People’s Party, Bhumjaithai, and Pheu Thai, each with a nationwide network and enough support to win seats. The country has 53 mi

health

Nipah Virus: Asia on Alert After Outbreak in India

January 27, 2026

Health authorities in Asia are boosting their defenses after Nipah virus cases surfaced in India. This rare but dangerous virus, which jumps from animals to humans, has infected five people in the southwestern state of Kerala. While Indian officials say the outbreak is contained to two districts, ne

lifestyle

How a Young Man Explores the World on a Shoestring Budget

January 26, 2026

A young man from New Jersey, Nicholas, decided to leave his job in finance and sales after three years. He chose to travel across Asia with a one-way ticket. He has been sharing his experiences on TikTok, where he has gained a lot of followers. Nicholas is now sharing tips on how he manages his mon

politics

Myanmar Migrants Get a Break from U. S. Deportation Plans

January 24, 2026

A recent court decision has put a pause on the Trump administration's plan to end deportation protections for about 4, 000 Myanmar nationals living in the U. S. The judge in charge, Matthew Kennelly, said the decision to end these protections, known as Temporary Protected Status (TPS), didn't make s

health

Unmasking Tobacco's Tricks in Thailand

January 23, 2026

In Thailand, a battle is unfolding against the tobacco industry's clever deceptions. For years, big tobacco has used flashy ads and false promises to lure people into using their products. But now, people are waking up and seeing through the smoke and mirrors. They are realizing that quitting tobacc