Authorities in Philippines urged calm after panic gripped citizens over the “looming” possibility of a massive quake even as the nation recovered from a string of earthquakes that caused widespread damage in the recent weeks.

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At least 18 Cambodian prisoners of war would be released following the ceasefire extension

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Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, who supervised royal projects to help the rural poor, preserve traditional craft-making and protect the environment, has died

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Chengdu New Radiomedicine Technology, Kuku, Emole, and others raised funds this week.