Asia Pacific

Published: 10 August 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A former Thai lawmaker has allegedly shot dead a senior local official in Nonthaburi province before calling a political commentator during a YouTube livestream and apparently telling her what he had done, in a case that is likely to intensify debate over gun control in Thailand. Former Nonthaburi MP Chalong Reawraeng is accused of shooting Thongchai Yenprasert, a...

**Published: 10 August 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online** Thousands of students and job seekers have intensified protests in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand, demanding sweeping reforms to the government recruitment system amid allegations of irregularities in a civil service examination. The demonstrations, centred on the state capital Ranchi, have continued for more than two weeks, with protesters refusing to end their campaign despite the state...

Published: 7 August 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A quiet school morning outside Thailand’s capital turned into a scene of terror and confusion when a teenage student allegedly opened fire inside a prestigious secondary school, killing teachers and injuring dozens of people before taking his own life. Students at Debsirin Nonthaburi School described moments of panic as classrooms suddenly became scenes of violence. One 14-year-old pupil...

Published: 7 August 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online South Korea is facing one of its most severe heatwaves in decades, with authorities issuing widespread health warnings, opening emergency shelters and taking unusual measures to protect people from extreme temperatures. As temperatures soar across the country, officials have warned residents to avoid prolonged outdoor activity, while airports have introduced additional safety measures, including restrictions on drone activity...

Published: 5 August 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has suffered a major political setback after losing a long-held stronghold in a closely watched byelection, with analysts linking the result to growing public anger over education failures, exam scandals and youth unemployment. The BJP’s defeat in the Bankipur constituency of Patna, Bihar, marked the end of a seat the party had...

Published: 05 August 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online For 15 years, Lisa built a career writing online content, turning her language skills into a stable income that supported her family as a single mother. Like thousands of other Filipinos, she found opportunity in the country’s booming outsourcing industry, a sector that transformed the Philippines into one of the world’s leading destinations for business services....

Published: 05 August 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Young Indian women who became the online faces of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests say they have faced a wave of harassment, threats and public shaming after sharing videos and posts from one of the country’s largest youth-led demonstrations in recent years. The women, many of whom used social media platforms to document protests, share...

Published: 04 August 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online A Malaysian court has begun hearing one of the country's most closely watched juvenile criminal cases, involving a schoolboy accused of murdering a female classmate. The proceedings have attracted widespread public attention, prompting renewed debate over school safety, youth violence, mental health and the treatment of minors within the criminal justice system. Because the defendant is...

Published: 03 August 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Nepal is mourning the loss of celebrated mountaineer Nirmal Purja, with tributes pouring in from across the world for a climber whose extraordinary achievements transformed modern high-altitude mountaineering and inspired a new generation of adventurers. Friends, fellow climbers, government officials and admirers have honoured Purja's legacy, describing him as a fearless pioneer whose influence will continue...

Published: 03 August 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Glasgow has been widely praised for delivering a successful edition of the Commonwealth Games as the ceremonial baton officially passed to Ahmedabad, India, marking the beginning of preparations for the next chapter of one of the world's largest multi-sport events. The closing ceremony celebrated not only the achievements of athletes from across the Commonwealth but also...