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Police Arrest Journalists In Turkey Media Crackdown

Dec 16, 2014 12:09 AM EST

Police official have extended their crackdown to the media as they raided the offices of Zaman, one of the well-known circulating newspapers in the country, and arrested the editor-in-chief identified as Ekrem Dumanli over free speech.

Kim Jong Un Still Missing From Public Eye, Analysts Speculate Coup

Kat De Guzman |

Oct 09, 2014 07:38 AM EDT

Kim Jong Un's disappearance from the public's eye for over a month has prompted observers to speculate that the dictator has been ousted and that a coup has started in the country.

Thai Junta Leader Appointed Prime Minister By Rubber-Stamp Legislature

Christl Leong |

Aug 21, 2014 05:52 AM EDT

Thai junta chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha on Thursday has been appointed prime minister by the National Legislative Assembly.

Thailand Junta Bans Game About Military Rule

Marc Maligalig |

Aug 05, 2014 11:10 AM EDT

Thailand's military-led government has issued a ban on the distribution and sale of the video game "Tropico 5" in the country.

Thousands of Cambodian Workers Flee Thailand Amid Harsh Crackdown on Illegal Immigrants

Christl Leong |

Jun 13, 2014 09:32 PM EDT

Thousands of Cambodian workers voluntarily cross the border in Poipet, Banteay Meanchey after Thai army General Prayuth Chan-ocha announced last week that the country planned to better regulate its workforce by providing more work opportunities for its citizens and warned illegal workers of their unwelcome status in the country.

China and Thailand Meet to Discuss Regional Security Despite U.S. Censure Over Coup

Christl Leong |

Jun 11, 2014 01:54 PM EDT

Thai senior military officials met with China on Wednesday to discuss regional security and joint military training exercises.

Anti-Coup Protesters in Thailand Use 'Hunger Games' Gesture

Katie Collom |

Jun 03, 2014 07:15 AM EDT

Anti-coup protesters in Bangkok have begun using the three-fingered salute from the popular film 'The Hunger Games' to stage silent protests and show defiance towards the military-run government.