Myanmar finishes the final phase of its election, which critics call a sham Myanmar completed its third and final round of voting on Sunday in a monthlong general election called by the ruling military junta — an election that critics call a sham. Michael Sullivan
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over its new trade deal with China The announcement is a reversal for Trump, who initially initially praised the agreement with China as something Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney "should be doing." The Associated Press
Heavy snow and rainfall kill 61, injure 110 over 3 days in Afghanistan Dozens were killed and hundreds homes destroyed, according to the country's disaster management authority, in storms impacting 15 of Afghanistan's 34 provinces. The Associated Press
China's top general under investigation in latest military purge Analysts believe these purges aim to reform the military and ensure loyalty to Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Another commission member, Liu Zhenli, is also under investigation. The Associated Press
Vietnam leader To Lam consolidates power as country targets 10% growth Lam, 68, pledged to accelerate economic growth and was reappointed unanimously by the 180-member Central Committee at the conclusion of the National Party Congress. The Associated Press
The Taiwanese president's proposal to hike defense spending faces gridlock at home Opposition parties are slamming the brakes on billions in defense funding as the China escalates military pressure. Ashish Valentine
Vietnam's communist party congress is consolidating former cop To Lam's power Delegates from Vietnam's communist party are meeting to choose leadership and chart its economic future. The current General Secretary To Lam is expected to keep his post and seek that of president. Michael Sullivan
India's voter verification drive is drawing criticism — from its own election workers Ahead of India's state elections in March, officials responsible for voter verification report long hours and tight deadlines. Devina Gupta
Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products Breaking with the United States, Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday. The Associated Press
A construction crane falls onto a moving train in Thailand, killing at least 30 people The derailment, in northeastern Thailand, occurred on part of an ambitious planned high-speed rail project that will eventually connect China with much of Southeast Asia. The Associated Press
