World / Asia

Magnitude-7 earthquake strikes off southwest Japan 14 Nov 2015 - 08:29 am

Tokyo: A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake off Kyushu early Saturday produced small tsunami but no major damage, authorities said. The U.S. Geological Survey said...

Modi to address huge London rally, lunch with queen 13 Nov 2015 - 03:12 pm

London: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to address a huge rally at London's Wembley Stadium and have lunch with Queen Elizabeth II...

Arrest warrant issued for Cambodian opposition leader 13 Nov 2015 - 02:52 pm

Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) Sam Rainsy was convicted for defamation in 2011 for accusing the country's foreign minister of being a former...

Britain, India sign six deals, including Vodafone 1.3 billion pound investment 13 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

LONDON: Britain has signed six deals with India, including a 1.3 billion pound investment by Vodafone (VOD.L), British Trade Minister Francis Maude said...

Pomp, protests greet India's premier Modi on lavish UK visit 12 Nov 2015 - 05:06 pm

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is greeted by Minister of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Hugo Swire, right, as he arrives...

Alarm over Delhi pollution doesn't stop Diwali fireworks 12 Nov 2015 - 04:01 pm

Indians release a lantern to celebrate Diwali in Mumbai, India, Wednesday , Nov. 11, 2015. AP NEW DELHI: The fireworks have fizzled. The...

Protests across Afghanistan demanding better security 12 Nov 2015 - 03:13 pm

Women march and try to get inside the Presidential Palace in the Afghan capital of Kabul on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015. AP KABUL,...

Modi in London for three-day visit to Britain 12 Nov 2015 - 02:35 pm

Pic for representation only London: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in London on Thursday for a three-day visit that will see India and...

UDF legislator George resigns from Kerala assembly 12 Nov 2015 - 02:07 pm

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala's ruling United Democratic Front's estranged legislator PC George on Thursday submitted his resignation from the assembly to Speaker N Sakthan. George,...

15 Daesh militants killed in Afghanistan 12 Nov 2015 - 01:58 pm

Kabul: 15 militants belonging to the militant group of Daesh have been killed in newest military operation in eastern Nangarhar's Achin District of...

Kejriwal forms panel to probe DDCA irregularities 12 Nov 2015 - 11:10 am

New Delhi: The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) is in danger of losing the hosting rights of the fourth and final Test...

Obama calls Myanmar president, endorses election as Suu Kyi eyes majority 12 Nov 2015 - 10:22 am

File photo of US President Barack Obama with Myanmar leader Thein Sein. AP Yangon: US President Barack Obama called Myanmar leader Thein Sein...

US raising pressure on India over US human trafficking visas 12 Nov 2015 - 10:13 am

By Jason Szep Washington: The US government is stepping up pressure on India to end a controversial policy of placing restrictions on passports...

Sonia, Kejriwal, Mamta to attend Nitish's oath taking 12 Nov 2015 - 10:06 am

Oath taking ceremony of Nitish Kumar will be held on November 20 Patna: A number of leaders, including Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, Delhi...

Shops gutted in Jammu fire 12 Nov 2015 - 09:56 am

File picture for representation Jammu: Shops, motorcycles and three-wheelers were gutted in a fire on Diwali in a market in Jammu district's Miran...

5.4-magnitude quake hits northeastern Taiwan 12 Nov 2015 - 09:07 am

Taipei: An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale jolted the waters off the northeastern coast of Taiwan late on Wednesday. The epicenter...

US troops didn't have eyes on Afghan hospital before attack 12 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

WASHINGTON: Immediately after the U.S. killed at least 30 people in a devastating airstrike on a charity hospital, Afghanistan's national security adviser told...