Headlines- At least 600 people killed and another 3000 went missing on Wednesday after landslides caused by a glacial collapse unleashed a torrent of mud and water across Nepal and China's autonomous region of Tibet.
- On Saturday, Palestinians in the occupied West Bank were attacked by masked Israeli settlers who trapped them in their homes and pelted rocks at them.
- On Saturday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the "criminal acts of violence" that Israeli settlers perpetrated in two Palestinian villages.
- In central Zimbabwe, a minibus carrying churchgoers crashed head-on with a truck, killing at least 27 people and injuring seven more.
- After being held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, far-right British political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos was deported to the United Kingdom.
- The "Yes" and "No" camps in Iceland's EU referendum are tied at 51.17% and 48.83%, respectively.
Tag: Hanoi
Vietnam to Ban Gas-Powered Motorbikes in...
Vietnam will ban fossil-fuel-powered motorcycles and mopeds in the heart of Hanoi starting in July 2026 in an effort to reduce air pollution, state media reported on Monday, curbing the main mode of transport for many of the city’s 8 million residents.
Asia Weekly: Journalists in Exile Report...
The next president of Indonesia appears to be defense minister. India’s farmers protest against the government.Myanmar’s ruling junta enforces drafting of both men and women. Hanoi pagoda draws tourists seeking love.
Vietnam’s First Metro, in Hanoi,Hobbled by...
The 13-kilometer elevated, 12-station line starts at Cat Linh railway station in north-central Hanoi and ends at Yen Nghia bus station and Phu Long depot in the southwestern suburbs of Ha Dong. Traveling at up to 80 kilometers per hour, the trip takes about 24 minutes, and the line will ultimately be able to carry 1 million passengers a day
Vietnam’s Crackdown on Freedom of Expression...
According to Amnesty International, as of May, 2019 Vietnam had in its custody 118 prisoners of conscience. Some have since been released after serving their sentences, but many more have been arrested and detained on similar charges