Laos makes Southeast Asia’s largest ever drug bust
A truck was carrying 55 million amphethamine tablets and over 1.5 tonnes of crystal methamphetamine. from: BBC News
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Earthquake Hits Southeast Australia, Damaging Buildings in Melbourne
The 5.8-magnitude quake damaged buildings in Melbourne, but there were no immediate reports of serious injuries or deaths. From: New York Times
Melbourne earthquake: Tremor rattles southeast Australia
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake rattles Australia’s second largest city, causing damage to buildings. from: BBC News
Tourism spots in Southeast Asia are set to reopen despite Delta surges.
From: New York Times
In Southeast Asia, Kamala Harris Rebukes China
The vice president rebuked China and sought to fortify the image of the United States as a credible ally amid growing questions about Afghanistan. From: New York Times
Kamala Harris stresses Southeast Asia ties on an overseas trip, but the focus returns to Afghanistan.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore holding a news conference in the Southeast Asian nation on Monday. From: New York Times
China’s Vaccine Diplomacy Stumbles in Southeast Asia
Several Southeast Asian nations are raising doubts about the efficacy of China’s vaccines. The Biden administration has recently offered to provide shots, “no strings attached.” From: New York Times
After Years of Chinese Influence, U.S. Tries to Renew Ties in Southeast Asia
Lloyd J. Austin III, the American defense secretary, became the first high-ranking official in the Biden administration to travel to a region that has long received close attention from Beijing. From: New York Times