ULAN BATOR -- The 10th International Conference of the Ulan Bator Dialogue on Northeast Asian Security kicked off here Thursday in Mongolia's capital city.
During the opening ceremony, Mongolian Foreign Minister Batmunkh Battsetseg reaffirmed Mongolia's unwavering commitment to promoting peace, stability and cooperation in Northeast Asia. (Mongolia-Dialogue-Northeast Asian Security)
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SEOUL -- South Korea's parliament on Thursday passed bills to appoint special counsels and probe the ousted President Yoon Suk-yeol's insurrection charge and scandals involving his wife, Kim Keon-hee.
Of the 198 National Assembly lawmakers attending the parliamentary plenary session, 194 voted for the bills with three dissents and one abstention. (SKorea-Yoon-Special Counsel Bills)
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CHIANG MAI, Thailand -- Thailand Travel Mart Plus 2025, an international tourism trade event, is taking place in the northern resort city of Chiang Mai, with a focus on high-value experiences rooted in culture, wellness, and sustainability.
The annual B2B trade show, launched by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) on Wednesday, brought together 406 buyers from home and leading overseas markets, including China, India, and Britain, to explore tourism product development and local heritage. (Thailand-Tourism)
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SUVA -- A total of 1,583 new HIV cases were recorded last year in Fiji, including 126 deaths, a dramatic increase that has raised alarm across the island nation.
The country's Health Minister Atonio Lalabalavu made the remarks at the Development Partner Roundtable on Fiji's HIV Outbreak Response on Thursday. (Fiji-HIV-Surge)
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COLOMBO -- A total of 6,042 cases of dengue was reported from Sri Lanka in May, the latest data by the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) shows.
The data also indicates a steady increase in dengue cases over the past three months, with 3,766 cases reported in March and 5,166 cases in April. (Fiji-HIV-Surge) Enditem
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