More than 160 land defenders murdered in 2018: watchdog

Jul 31,2019
At least 164 land and environmental activists were murderedlast year for defending their homes, lands and natural resources from exploitation by mining, food and logging firms, Global Witness said Tuesday.
US commander concerned over Russia-China activity
Jul 31
The commander of the US Pacific Air Forces has expressed strong concern over joint military activities by Russia and China in the Asia-Pacific region.
Cambodia orders plastic waste shipped back to U.S., Canada
Jul 31
Cambodia's government said Tuesday that 1,592 tons of illegally imported plastic waste found earlier this month must be shipped back to the United States and Canada by Aug. 24.
Pompeo hopeful US-N.Korea talks will resume
Jul 31
Despite North Korea's recent ballistic missile launches, the US says it remains optimistic the two countries can make progress on denuclearization.
Thailand's Princess Ubolratana suggests AI robots be used as companions to elderly persons
Jul 31
Thailand's Princess Ubolratana suggested on Tuesday that robots be made as companions to elderly persons.
Indonesia returns containers of waste to France, Hong Kong
Jul 30
Indonesia has returned seven shipping containers of illegally imported waste to France and Hong Kong, an official said Tuesday, marking the latest move by a Southeast Asian nation to send back rubbish to their wealthy places of origin.
India's wild tiger population jumps to almost 3,000: census
Jul 30
India's wild tiger population has increased by more than 30 percent in the last four years-------------