Myung Jin Kim, a South Korean fugitive accused of arranging two killings in California, including a murder-for-hire plot that killed the wrong victim, has been captured in Laos and returned to the U.S. after nearly eight years on the run to face charges.
China Southern Power Grid's Mekong International Company and Laos' National Electricity Company signed a memorandum of understanding for joint research on green electricity and certificates at the 10th China-South Asia Expo. This initiative aims to establish a green electricity and certificate system that aligns with Laos' energy structure and international standards, fostering cross-border recognition and trade of green power.
Saudi Arabia's women's football team defeated Laos 4-0 in a friendly match in Thailand. Meanwhile, Al-Ahli club has sold 5,500 season tickets, and an American fan named Roberto, who lived in Saudi Arabia as a child, is enthusiastically supporting the Saudi national team in the US.
Two Chinese citizens have died in separate road accidents on Route 22 in Laos's Luang Prabang province, a notoriously dangerous stretch known as "Bandit Mountain." The Chinese Consulate General in Luang Prabang issued a safety warning, urging citizens to exercise caution, especially during the rainy season.
Çin Devlet Başkanı Xi Jinping, Kim Jong-un’un davetiyle 8-9 Haziran’da Kuzey Kore’ye resmi ziyarette bulunacak. Ziyaretin, son aylarda artan Çin-Kuzey Kore ve büyük güç diplomatik trafiğinin ardından gelmesi dikkat çekiyor.
China and Laos celebrate 65 years of friendship and a "Year of China-Laos Friendship" in 2026. The China-Laos Railway, a Belt and Road Initiative flagship, has boosted trade and connectivity, transporting over 70 million passengers and 80 million tons of cargo. Energy cooperation, particularly in new energy sources like wind and solar power, is also expanding, solidifying Laos' role as a "Southeast Asian battery." People-to-people exchanges, including in education and the adoption of Chinese electric vehicles, further strengthen bilateral ties.
China's Western Land-Sea Corridor construction is accelerating, with the Pinglu Canal achieving full water connectivity. This strategic project aims to boost high-level opening-up in western regions, facilitating trade with ASEAN and global ports.
The China-Laos Railway, five years post-launch, has become a vital link for regional trade and tourism. It facilitates faster travel between China and Laos, boosts exports, and transforms Laos from a landlocked to a land-linked nation, demonstrating strong China-ASEAN cooperation.
Australian diver Josh Richards has departed Laos after assisting in a cave rescue where five people were saved. Efforts continue to find two individuals still missing in the flooded cave system.
Australian diver Josh Richards has departed Laos after a multi-day cave rescue operation. Five of seven missing individuals were located, but two remain unaccounted for. Richards left to allow specialists with different skill sets to continue the search.
Fem av sju guldletare har räddats ur en grotta i Laos efter att ha blivit instängda i en vecka. Räddningsinsatsen, som involverar över hundra personer, fortsätter för att hitta de två kvarvarande männen trots monsunregn och ras. De ignorerade myndigheternas varningar.
Rescue efforts for two men trapped in a Laos cave have shifted to exploring deep vertical tunnels after five others were freed. A Thai hydrological team is assisting, and a map drawn by the rescued men points to a potential air chamber where the missing individuals might be.
Rescue efforts are focusing on deep vertical tunnels after two men became trapped in a Laotian cave following flash floods and landslides. Five men were previously rescued from the cave in Xaisomboun province, with a Thai hydrological team joining the search for the remaining two.
Rescue efforts for two men missing in a Laotian cave have shifted to exploring deep vertical tunnels after five others were freed. A Thai hydrological team is assisting, and a map drawn by the rescued men indicates a possible air chamber where the two might be trapped, though heavy rains complicate access.
Australian Josh Richards, a former soldier and comedian with aspirations of space travel, has joined the rescue operation for two people missing in a cave in Laos. Richards, a member of the Soggy Wombats cave diving team, is known for his expertise in cave exploration.
Rettungskräfte in Laos suchen nach neuen Zugängen zu einer überschwemmten Höhle, um zwei vermisste Dorfbewohner zu erreichen. Klopfgeräusche wurden gehört, aber starke Regenfälle erschweren die Rettung. Ein australischer Taucher entdeckte eine mögliche Öffnung.
Mergulhador experiente em resgate na Tailândia lidera operação no Laos para salvar 2 garimpeiros desaparecidos em caverna inundada. Condições perigosas e chuva ameaçam a missão.
Rescue workers in Laos are searching for an alternative route into a flooded cave where two people are believed to be trapped for nearly two weeks. Five of seven initially trapped have been rescued, with international teams assisting in the operation.
Laos'ta altın aramak için girdikleri mağarada sel sularına kapılan 5 köylü, 11 gün sonra kendi imkanlarıyla kurtuldu. Açlık, karanlık ve soğuğa rağmen 260 metrelik tehlikeli bir yolculukla mağaradan çıkmayı başardılar.
Five of seven villagers trapped in a flooded Laotian cave have been rescued. Survivors are now assisting rescuers by providing crucial information about the cave's deeper sections as efforts continue to find the last two missing men.
Five men have been rescued from a flooded cave in Laos, with two still missing. Rescuers from Laos, Thailand, Japan, and Malaysia collaborated in the complex operation.
Laos'ta sel nedeniyle mağarada mahsur kalan 5 köylü, beklenmedik bir şekilde kendi çabalarıyla yüzeye ulaştı. 10 gün önce altın aramak için mağaraya giren köylüler, uluslararası kurtarma operasyonu sürerken tahliye pompalarının yardımıyla dar geçitleri tırmanarak kurtuldu.
Cinco dos sete moradores presos em uma caverna no Laos foram resgatados; dois ainda estão presos devido a enchentes. Equipes internacionais, incluindo mergulhadores da Finlândia, Malásia, Japão, Indonésia, França e Austrália, auxiliam no resgate.
Rescue efforts in Central Laos continue for two villagers believed trapped in a flooded cave, after four of their group were freed on Saturday. The group of five entered the abandoned mine on May 20 to fossick for gold but were trapped by flash flooding. Four were rescued Saturday evening after water was pumped out, while a fifth was rescued Friday. Specialist divers, including those involved in the 2018 Thai soccer team rescue, are assessing the possibility of reaching a further air pocket 100 metres deeper, despite dangerous conditions.
