World / Asia

China says splittist forces in Taiwan biggest threat to cross-strait peace 07 Nov 2015 - 11:55 am

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers his opening remarks at the Shangri-la Hotel in Singapore, 07 November 2015. EPA Singapore: China said on Saturday...

PM announces Rs.80,000 crore package for J&K 07 Nov 2015 - 11:42 am

Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced a Rs.80,000 crore economic package for the development of Jammu and Kashmir. As soon as...

Nobody has right to call India an intolerant country: Anupam Kher 07 Nov 2015 - 11:40 am

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher, while leading his 'March for India' campaign here on Saturday said that India is...

Nine injured in a helicopter crash in Philippines 07 Nov 2015 - 11:23 am

Manila: A Philippine air force helicopter crashed on Saturday while on a medical evacuation mission in a southern province, injuring nine people on...

China to go after online retail sales in fight against fakes 07 Nov 2015 - 11:02 am

Shanghai: China plans to crackdown on the sale of fake goods online by using cloud computing, big data and tighter rules on user...

With Suu Kyi banned, Myanmar voters ponder "proxy presidents" 07 Nov 2015 - 10:53 am

Two election officials (L and R) conduct a door to door voting for handicap votes during advance voting in Yangon on November 7,...

China, Taiwan open summit with historic handshake 07 Nov 2015 - 10:41 am

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) and Taiwanese President Ma Ying-Jeou at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore, 07 November 2015. EPA Singapore: Chinese President...

Unease and expectation as Myanmar prepares to vote 07 Nov 2015 - 10:18 am

A Myanmar woman registers to cast her ballot during an advanced vote for the general elections at a polling station in Lanmadaw township,...

Bad weather caused helicopter crash in Nepal: US Marines 07 Nov 2015 - 09:57 am

File photo of the memorial service held by The Marine Corps for six US Marines who were killed in a helicopter crash while...

Protests in Taiwan as Ma leaves for meet with Xi 07 Nov 2015 - 09:51 am

A pro-independence party supporter tries to set fire to portraits of Chinese leader Xi Jin-ping, left, and Taiwan president Ma Ying-jeou at Taipei...

India appears to be at war with itself: Pakistani daily 07 Nov 2015 - 09:29 am

Islamabad: India appears to be "at war with itself", a leading Pakistani daily observed on Saturday, adding that the politics of fear and...

Xi stresses China sea claims, but won't 'bully' neighbours 07 Nov 2015 - 08:52 am

Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) stands at a podium as he delivers his speech during the 36th Singapore Lecture at National University of...

Stage set for landmark Taiwan-China summit 07 Nov 2015 - 08:35 am

China's President Xi Jinping (2nd L) and Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (R) look on during a Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony...

Tight security, restrictions in Srinagar on Modi's visit 07 Nov 2015 - 08:30 am

Policeman question a Kashmiri driver near a checkpoint in Srinagar on November 6,2015. AFP Srinagar: Restrictions were imposed on Saturday in parts of...

Left ahead in Kerala civic polls, UDF trails 07 Nov 2015 - 08:26 am

After two hours of counting, LDF was leading in 413 gran panchayats Thiruvananthapuram: The Left was on course on Saturday for a much-needed...

Leaders of China, Taiwan to meet for first time in six decades 07 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

By Ben Blanchard and J.R. Wu BEIJING/SINGAPORE: Leaders of political rivals Taiwan and China meet for the first time in more than 60...

Pakistan suspends EU migrant readmission agreement over 'misuse' 07 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

Islamabad: Pakistan Friday announced it had suspended its agreement on the readmission of illegal immigrants with European Union countries, except Britain, because of...

Europe warns against escalation in South China Sea dispute 06 Nov 2015 - 06:51 pm

U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter (R) speaks with U.S. Navy Cmdr. Robert C. Francis Jr., as Carter and Malaysian Defense Minister Hishammuddin...