Matt Hunt, our correspondant in Bangkok, Thailand, has more.

Australia is about to become the first major democracy to impose a nationwide ban on social media access for under-16s. When the world-first measure comes into force on December 10, platforms including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Reddit and Twitch,...

The atmosphere in Damascus was jubilant as thousands of people took to the streets of the capital, AFP correspondents said, after mosques in the Old City began the day broadcasting celebratory prayers at dawn. "What happened over the past year seem...

More than two million people -- nearly 10 percent of the population -- have been affected by the disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah, the worst on the island this century. Sri Lanka is expecting further heavy monsoon rains on Monday, topping 50 milli...

He slammed Liverpool manager Arne Slot in an astonishing rant that could spell the end of a legendary career at Anfield after claiming he had been "thrown under the bus" during a troubled campaign. Defending champions Liverpool lie ninth after 15 r...

More than two million people -- nearly 10 percent of the population -- have been affected by the disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah, the worst on the island this century. Sri Lanka is expecting further heavy monsoon rains on Monday, topping 50 milli...

He slammed Liverpool manager Arne Slot in an astonishing rant that could spell the end of a legendary career at Anfield after claiming he had been "thrown under the bus" during a troubled campaign. Defending champions Liverpool lie ninth after 15 r...

The woman, surnamed Yang, extorted 300 million won ($200,000) from Son last year by sending him a foetal ultrasound image and threatening to go public. She reportedly splurged the cash on luxury and designer goods, before her and an accomplice surn...

A slew of tropical storms and monsoon rains has pummelled Southeast and South Asia, triggering landslides and flash floods from the rainforests of Indonesia's western Sumatra island to the highland plantations of Sri Lanka. "Everything is lacking, ...

The Kennedy Center Honors highlight prestige in the arts, and this year's honorees included "Rocky" actor Sylvester Stallone, country singer George Strait, disco legend Gloria Gaynor and rock band KISS. Since returning to office in January, the 79-...