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South Korea's last circus, Dongchoon, holds up as it marks centennial

The century-old Dongchoon Circus Troupe is the last circus in South Korea

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025

Cambodia bans fruit imports and soap operas from Thailand as border dispute sours

The border dispute has led to a surge in nationalist sentiment and tit-for-tat actions by both governments

The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2025

Dozens of Bali flights cancelled after Indonesia volcano erupts

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, located on the island of Flores, discharged an 11km high column of ash on Tuesday.

Al Jazeera · Jun 18, 2025

Four dead after dozens swept away in bridge collapse in India

Locals say tourists ignored warning signboard at ‘popular selfie spot’

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025

Cambodia bans Thai movies and TV shows in latest border feud tit-for-tat

Cambodia has escalated its cold war with Thailand by announcing a ban on Thai movies and TV shows and a boycott of the neighboring country’s international internet links

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025

Bomb threat forces Air India flight to make emergency landing in Phuket

Thai authorities say no bomb found on flight bound for Delhi

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025

Goan chicken and prawn satay curry that hits every flavour note

This creamy, spicy and deeply moreish curry blends coastal Indian flavours with Southeast Asian influences – think coconut milk, peanut butter and umami galore

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

Filipino forces and villagers struggle to live in China's shadow in disputed waters

Filipino forces and villagers have been struggling to live in Beijing's shadow in the disputed South China while fighting isolation on remote islands

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025

‘We do this to survive’: Harvesting opium poppies in Myanmar’s Shan State

Poppy cultivation and methamphetamine production has surged in Myanmar amid the country’s grinding civil war.

Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2025

Indonesia arrests foreign nationals in Bali on drugs charges that could carry the death penalty

Indonesian authorities on the tourist island of Bali have announced the arrests of several foreign nationals, including an Australian, an Indian, and an American, on suspicion of possessing narcotics, charges that could carry the death penalty

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025