World / Asia

Obama calls for peaceful settlement of South China Sea disputes 24 May 2016 - 09:41 am

US President Barack Obama waves his hand after delivering his speech at the National Convention Center in Hanoi, Vietnam, 24 May 2016. EPA/HOANG...

Mansour death deals blow to Afghan peace prospects: Experts 24 May 2016 - 12:00 am

A man reads a newspaper containing news about Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour at a stall in Peshawar, Pakistan, May 23, 2016....

US lifts arms ban on old foe Vietnam as China tensions simmer 24 May 2016 - 12:00 am

US President Barack Obama (C) shakes hands with local residents as he leaves a restaurant which serves bun cha - a traditional Vietnamese...

Maldives ex-president says granted UK refugee status 24 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Mohamed Nasheed gestures at a political march around the island in Male, October 18, 2013. Reuters / Dinuka Liyanawatte London: Mohamed Nasheed, the...

China plans to deploy rescue ship base in disputed sea 23 May 2016 - 03:56 pm

By Mahmut Atanur BEIJING: China has announced plans to deploy a station for an advanced rescue ship in the South China Sea, as...

Indian pilots grounded for mistaking road for runway 23 May 2016 - 03:48 pm

(file photo / Reuters) Mumbai: An Indian airline has grounded two pilots for attempting to land their plane on a road which they...

India launches probe as insect excrement turns Taj green 23 May 2016 - 12:40 pm

The British royal couple visited the Delhi monument on their recent visit. Reuters Lucknow, India: Its gleaming white marble walls have for years...

Three Indian police shot dead in Srinagar 23 May 2016 - 12:21 pm

Indian policemen patrol during the implementation of restrictions in Srinagar, India, 21 May 2016. EPA/FAROOQ KHAN By Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, India: Three Indian...

Manhunt after millions stolen in hours-long Japan ATM heist 23 May 2016 - 12:09 pm

Tokyo: A manhunt is underway for criminals who looted millions from Japan's cash machines nationwide in an hours-long heist, officials and reports said...

Insight: With India's Gandhis at rock bottom, opposition comeback a daunting task 23 May 2016 - 10:53 am

Rahul Gandhi, Vice President of India's ruling Congress party waves to his party supporters during a rally ahead of general elections in New...

17 girls killed in fire at school dormitory in Thailand 23 May 2016 - 10:36 am

At least 17 girls have died in a fire at a school for children aged from six to 13 years old in northern...

Indian climber dies, two others missing, on Everest 23 May 2016 - 10:15 am

Kathmandu: An Indian mountaineer has died on Mount Everest and two of his teammates are missing, expedition organisers said Monday, taking the death...

US-Vietnam ties should not put Asia stability at risk: China's Xinhua 23 May 2016 - 09:47 am

US President Barack Obama and his Vietnamese counterpart Tran Dai Quang review the guard of honour during welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Palace...

Obama announces full lifting of Vietnam arms embargo 23 May 2016 - 09:32 am

US President Barack Obama attends a news conference with Vietnam's President Tran Dai Quang at the Presidential Palace Compound in Hanoi, Vietnam, May...

Pakistan says US drone strike violated its sovereignty 23 May 2016 - 08:43 am

Afghan security officials search people at a roadside check point, after security has been intensified following the killing of Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar...

Obama confirms Taliban leader's death in US strike 23 May 2016 - 08:37 am

A frame grab from a video made available on 22 May 2016 shows a close up of the wreckage of a vehicle at...

India's mini space shuttle blasts off 23 May 2016 - 08:26 am

File photo of security guards before the launch of a spaceship in Sriharikota. Reuters Bangalore, India: India successfully launched its first model space...