Asia Pacific

Published: 10 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A Thai court has sentenced two men to death after finding them guilty in connection with a bombing at a Bangkok shrine that killed and injured multiple people, according to judicial authorities. The court ruled that the defendants were responsible for planning and carrying out the attack, which caused widespread shock and significant casualties in one of the...

Published: 10 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online At least two people have reportedly been killed following a rare public protest in Afghanistan that saw women among those taking part, according to local sources and rights groups monitoring the situation. The demonstration, which was held in defiance of strict restrictions on public gatherings, focused on concerns surrounding civil liberties, economic conditions and the rights of women...

Published: 9 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Armed resistance groups in Myanmar are reportedly losing territory in several regions as the military government intensifies efforts to replenish its ranks through an expanding recruitment campaign that critics describe as coercive. According to local observers and regional analysts, government forces have regained ground in parts of the country after months of fierce fighting with ethnic armed organisations...

Published: 9 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A man has been accused of murdering his mother-in-law after allegedly serving her satay laced with poison, in a case that has shocked local communities and prompted a major criminal investigation. Prosecutors allege the victim fell seriously ill shortly after consuming the meal, which is believed to have been deliberately contaminated before being served at a family gathering....

Published: 9 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online One of India’s most prominent female political leaders is facing growing internal unrest as divisions within her party deepen, raising questions about its long-term stability and electoral future. The veteran politician, once viewed as a dominant force in regional politics and a symbol of female leadership in India’s male-dominated political landscape, is now confronting defections, factional disputes and...

Published: 9 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online The United States has added Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD to a government list of firms alleged to have connections to China’s military sector, escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing over technology and national security. US officials said the designation reflects concerns about potential links between major Chinese companies and the country’s defence-industrial system, though the move does...

Published: 9 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have pledged to deepen cooperation between their countries as high-level meetings in North Korea entered a second day. The talks, described by state media as focused on regional stability, economic coordination and strategic partnership, come amid heightened geopolitical tensions across East Asia. Officials from both countries said...

Published: 9 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Hundreds of aftershocks have continued to rattle parts of the Philippines following a powerful earthquake that caused widespread destruction, with officials warning that the death toll could rise as rescue operations continue. Emergency authorities said repeated tremors have complicated search and recovery efforts, forcing some evacuation teams to temporarily suspend operations due to fears of collapsing structures and...

Published: 8 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A growing youth-led political movement in India has drawn national attention for its unconventional messaging and rapid online mobilisation, with organisers asking provocative questions such as “What if all cockroaches came together?” to highlight social inequality and political fragmentation. The movement, which began on social media, has evolved into a broader activist network engaging students and young professionals...

Published: 8 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A Japanese city has temporarily closed nearly 100 schools after an unprecedented bear sighting sparked major public safety concerns among local authorities and residents. Officials said the animal was spotted moving through populated urban areas, prompting emergency warnings and precautionary shutdowns affecting schools, childcare facilities and some public spaces. Authorities described the incident as highly unusual due to...