Myanmar junta ends state of emergency in election run-up
Yangon (AFP) July 31, 2025
Myanmar's junta ended its state of emergency on Thursday, ramping up plans for a December election that opposition groups pledged to boycott and monitors said will be used to consolidate the military's power. ... more
Sri Lanka arrests ex-navy chief over abduction
Colombo (AFP) July 28, 2025
Sri Lankan investigators arrested a former navy chief on Monday over the abduction and disappearance of a suspect 15 years ago, a police officer told AFP. ... more
Chinese academic in Australia slams 'ridiculous' Hong Kong bounties
Sydney (AFP) July 26, 2025
An academic in Australia who was among 19 people for whom Hong Kong issued bounties has criticised the "ridiculous" arrest warrants and warned that the Chinese city was trying to exert its power beyond its borders. ... more