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News from Oct 23, 2026 (UTC)

Laos isUneasy

A little worse than usualBelow usual for 4 days

Last 14 days

Oct 10Oct 23

Why

  1. Malaysia and the Philippines will jointly probe a 521kg methamphetamine seizure in Laos, with Malaysian intelligence helping expose the syndicate.

    24 eventsfreemalaysiatoday.com, malaysiakini.comSource

  2. Former Bangsamoro lawmaker Rimbang denies any role in a P3.5-billion Laos shabu shipment named by the PDEA.

    13 eventscanadianinquirer.net, sunstar.com.ph, philstar.comSource

  3. A South Korean partnership is strengthening preparations for Laos' first academic teaching hospital.

    4 eventsasianews.networkSource

What happened

  • Statements24%
  • Cooperation49%
  • Criticism11%
  • Protests2%
  • Pressure9%
  • Fighting5%

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  • CalmA little better than usual
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