Cold wave brings frost to mountains; strong monsoon increases rain. Caution advised for health and travel in foggy areas.

Researchers exploring the wares of fishers in Vietnam discovered a “supergiant” sea bug species whose resemblance to Darth Vader inspired its name.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that escalating tensions between the two countries could lead to catastrophic global consequences.

The temperature in most areas of Thailand still remains low , while torrential rains will hit the South and the Thai Gulf until Saturday, says the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD).

Thailand is braced for a cold, frosty spell, strong winds, and rain in the south. Caution advised for floods and high waves in storm areas.

The Philippines will soon decide on an international platform to sue China for alleged damage to the marine environment, its justice minister said, as it pursues a second high-profile legal challenge against Beijing over the South China Sea.

China's claims in the South China Sea overlap with those of the Philippines, which is a U.S. security treaty ally.

Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc’s new chair, Malaysia, seeking a breakthrough over Myanmar’s drawn-out civil war and territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

The regional bloc ASEAN and China should make headway on a protracted code of conduct for the South China Sea by tackling thorny "milestone issues", including its scope and if it can be legally binding,

Despite its promises, the Pheu Thai government’s approach to the southern question has been depressingly familiar.

Pragmatic dialogue and collaboration are key to navigating the complexities of international relations, particularly in Malaysia's engagements with major powers such as the United States and China, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday (Jan 21).

The Meteorological Department has reported that the northern, northeastern, and central regions of Thailand are experiencing cool to cold weather. The eastern and upper southern regions, as well as Bangkok and its vicinity,