China's defence ministry said on Wednesday that its People Liberation Army (PLA) has successfully launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean. The ministry said the launch was "not directed at any country or target
Thailand's King has endorsed a historic marriage equality bill passed by parliament on June 18. Effective January 22, 2025, this law makes Thailand the first Southeast Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage. It grants equal rights to same-sex couples but does not address transgender and non-binary individuals' issues regarding identity documents.