Daily brief
Philippines opens a coast guard base in the disputed South China Sea area, escalating tensions in the region.
Everest guides are accused of drugging climbers in a $20 million insurance scam.
Russia’s Putin announces an Orthodox Easter ceasefire, and Ukraine’s Zelenskiy agrees.
Iran’s former foreign minister Kamal Kharrazi dies following an Israeli strike on his home.
Songkran’s seven dangerous days begin under stricter enforcement in Thailand.