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WorldAsia
# sunken • sank • wwii • thailand • potsdam • qing
The Independent
Liberal
WWII ‘Death Railway’ station resurfaces in Thailand after decades submerged
Thousands of Allied PoWs and Asian labourers died constructing the railway
June 16, 2026, 10:23 am

AP News
Liberal
Part of the World War ll-era 'Death Railway' resurfaces in Thailand after 40 years underwater
June 16, 2026, 9:21 am
Toronto Star
Liberal
Sunken train station on infamous WWII 'Death Railway' resurfaces from Thailand reservoir
June 15, 2026, 8:16 pm
Live Science
Liberal
Wreck of World War II Japanese 'hellship' that sank with more than 1,000 Allied POWs on board discovered off the Philippines
June 16, 2026, 10:23 am

WorldAsia
# earthquake • tsunami • magnitude • sulawesi • indonesia • volcanoes
AP News
Liberal
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake shakes eastern Japan but no danger of a tsunami
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 has shaken eastern Japan including Tokyo. But the Japan Meteorological Agency said that there was no danger of a tsunami.
June 16, 2026, 6:39 am

The Times Of India
Conservative
Powerful 5.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Kashiwa, Japan
June 16, 2026, 5:44 am
The Independent
Liberal
Damage reported after 6.7-magnitude earthquake shakes Indonesia’s Sulawesi
June 16, 2026, 12:10 am
ABC News
Liberal
5.5 magnitude earthquake rattles Tokyo region but no danger of a tsunami, meteorological agency says
June 16, 2026, 6:39 am

WorldAsia
# philippines • quake • sulawesi • indonesia • magnitude • jolts
Los Angeles Times
Liberal
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake shakes Indonesia, causing damage and injuries
The strong shaking sent people fleeing into open areas in and around Palu, a city of about 400,000 people and the capital of Central Sulawesi province.
June 16, 2026, 8:02 am

Toronto Star
Liberal
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia, killing at least 1, causing damage and injuries
June 15, 2026, 9:54 pm
The Times Of India
Conservative
Philippines Earthquake: 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolts southern Philippines a week after deadly quake killed 65
June 15, 2026, 4:47 am
Winnipeg Free Press
Liberal
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia, killing at least 1, causing damage and injuries – Winnipeg Free Press
June 15, 2026, 9:54 pm

WorldAsia
# china • strike • pacific • australia • threat • war
The Washington Times
Conservative
Indo-Pacific Command chief sounds alarm on China war threat in private report to Congress
The commander of the Indo-Pacific Command has warned Congress that the danger of war with China is growing and the U.S. military urgently needs new arms and capabilities to prevent a conflict, according to a report to Congress obtained by The Washington...
June 16, 2026, 2:04 pm

The Jerusalem Post
Conservative
China's strike capacity over Australia is expanding, says think tank
June 15, 2026, 2:15 am
The Japan Times
Liberal
China’s strike capacity over Australia set to expand, think tank says
June 14, 2026, 9:36 pm
The Independent
Liberal
China’s ability to strike Australia ‘will grow over next decade’ as it deploys new weapons systems
June 15, 2026, 4:00 am

# tax • tobacco • cra • canadians • pakistan • cut
news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site for latest headlines
Conservative
‘$17 off a pack’: Hanson says One Nation will cut the tobacco excise by 50 per cent
Pauline Hanson says One Nation will cut the tobacco excise by 50 per cent and freeze indexation for two years, reducing the price of cigarettes by about 35 per cent.
June 16, 2026, 7:43 pm

CNN
Liberal
Pakistan moves to slash period tax, after legal challenge by two young lawyers
June 16, 2026, 8:29 am
The Japan Times
Liberal
LDP still considering cutting sales tax to zero for food
June 15, 2026, 8:03 pm
BNN Bloomberg
Liberal
CRA taxes: New rules offer second chance to Canadians
June 15, 2026, 3:15 pm

WorldAsia
# oman • envoy • seafarers • jalveer • bombing • embassy
Common Dreams
Liberal
'Like an Obedient Servant': Indian Opposition Blasts Modi's Response to US Killing of Sailors
Indian PM Modi faces backlash for silence on US killing of Indian sailors in Gulf of Oman. Opposition leaders demand accountability from Trump.
June 15, 2026, 2:56 pm

The Guardian
Liberal
Indian outrage over US killing of sailors mounts as leaders attend G7 summit
June 15, 2026, 3:00 am
Daily Express
Conservative
MoD breaks silence as 'serious questions' explode over 'staged' Marines tanker raid
June 15, 2026, 1:00 am
South China Morning Post
Liberal
Can India react to Gulf sailors’ deaths like China did with US after 1999 embassy bombing?
June 15, 2026, 8:58 pm

WorldAsia
# muharram • 2026 • june • ekadashi • date • month
The Times Of India
Conservative
10 baby boy names that mean moon in different languages
For many centuries, the moon has captured the imaginations of people all around the world through tales, poems and beliefs in their respective communities. The moon's peaceful appearance symbolises tranquility, wisdom, mystery and hope. If you are...
June 16, 2026, 7:30 pm

Chicago Tribune
Conservative
Chicago homicides in 2026: Tracking victims, location
June 15, 2026, 6:30 am
Economic Times
Conservative
Muharram 2026 Date in India: When is the month of Muharram starting in Saudi Arabia and India?
June 15, 2026, 10:42 pm
USA TODAY
Liberal
Social Security checks to be sent June 17. See full payment schedule
June 15, 2026, 3:06 am

U.S.Asia
# abortion • parenthood • childbirth • pregnant • unicef • somalia
Breitbart
Conservative
International Planned Parenthood Federation Articles
International Planned Parenthood Federation -
June 20, 2026, 12:29 pm

Forbes
Conservative
UNICEF Support For Safer Childbirth Saves Lives In Somalia
June 16, 2026, 10:33 am
The Epoch Times
Conservative
Women Report Being Tricked and Bullied Into Taking Abortion Pills
June 15, 2026, 3:00 am
Truthout
Liberal
Nonconsensual Drug Testing Has Criminalized Tens of Thousands of Pregnant People
June 16, 2026, 9:06 am

WorldAsia
# cambodian • politician • conviction • court • thaksin • thailand
South China Morning Post
Liberal
Thailand’s Thaksin is out of jail, but can he ‘leave politics behind’?
While the former PM is ‘no longer a political magnet’, analysts say he will still be behind the scenes as Pheu Thai tries to make a comeback.
June 15, 2026, 6:36 am

Winnipeg Free Press
Liberal
Prominent Cambodian opposition politician seeks Supreme Court reversal of incitement conviction – Winnipeg Free Press
June 14, 2026, 11:56 pm
AP News
Liberal
Cambodian opposition politician appeals incitement conviction
June 14, 2026, 11:55 pm
Newsmax
Conservative
Prominent Cambodian Opposition Politician Seeks Supreme Court Reversal of Incitement Conviction
June 15, 2026, 1:00 am

WorldAsia
# ncpi • tmc • mps • merger • nda • rebels
Economic Times
Conservative
TMC MPs' NCPI merger bid revives memories of Arunachal's Khandu playbook
Twenty rebel Trinamool Congress MPs plan to merge with a lesser-known party. This move echoes a 2016 Arunachal Pradesh political realignment. Legal opinions are sought on the merger's validity. Constitutional experts highlight that only a political...
June 16, 2026, 5:00 am

The Times Of India
Conservative
NCPI opens doors to rebel TMC MPs, signals support for NDA
June 15, 2026, 1:37 am
The Financial Express
Conservative
Little-known NCPI suddenly gains 20 Lok Sabha MPs after TMC rebellion
June 15, 2026, 1:36 am
South China Morning Post
Liberal
Malaysia’s fight for Malay votes becomes a multiparty scrum
June 15, 2026, 12:42 am

AsiaWorld
# myanmar • beijing • china • junta • xi • president
Bloomberg
Liberal
China’s Xi Pledges Support for Myanmar During Leader’s Visit
China’s President Xi Jinping pledged support for neighboring Myanmar during a visit to Beijing by his counterpart Min Aung Hlaing.
June 16, 2026, 2:39 am

The Japan Times
Liberal
China’s Xi backs Myanmar’s president as two leaders meet in Beijing
June 16, 2026, 1:17 am
The Independent
Liberal
China embraces Myanmar’s president as former junta chief seeks legitimacy
June 15, 2026, 11:17 pm
South China Morning Post
Liberal
China’s Xi vows support for Myanmar as President Min Aung Hlaing moves to bridge isolation
June 16, 2026, 8:00 am

ChinaAsia
# hong • kong • zhou • mainland • consultation • china
AP News
Liberal
Hong Kong starts to promote its first five-year plan in line with mainland China
Hong Kong has launched a public consultation for its first five-year plan in a politically symbolic step that brings it closer to mainland China’s development approach.
June 15, 2026, 6:02 am

Winnipeg Free Press
Liberal
Hong Kong opens consultation on first 5-year plan that echoes mainland China’s playbook – Winnipeg Free Press
June 15, 2026, 1:11 am
South China Morning Post
Liberal
Hong Kong aims to publish first 5-year plan in third quarter
June 14, 2026, 11:33 pm
ABC News
Liberal
Hong Kong opens consultation on 5-year plan that echoes mainland China's playbook
June 15, 2026, 1:08 am