World / Asia

US warns of attack threat in Sri Lanka surf hotspot 23 Oct 2024 - 01:21 pm

Colombo: The US embassy in Sri Lanka warned citizens on Wednesday of a possible attack on a popular surfing destination, prompting the island...

Building collapses during heavy rains in southern India city, killing at least 5 workers 23 Oct 2024 - 11:40 am

Bengaluru, India: A seven-story building under construction collapsed in southern India during heavy monsoon rains, killing at least five workers and trapping three...

In Photos: Seven dead, thousands evacuated as tropical storm batters Philippines 23 Oct 2024 - 11:18 am

Manila: Philippine rescuers waded through chest-deep floodwaters Wednesday to reach residents trapped by Tropical Storm Trami, which has killed seven people and forced...

Bangladesh students decry surge in violence against women 22 Oct 2024 - 08:10 pm

Dhaka, Oct 22, 2024 (AFP) -Crowds of Bangladeshi female students marched in Dhaka with burning torches late Tuesday, demanding the government stem a...

Giant fish thought to be extinct is spotted in the Mekong River 22 Oct 2024 - 06:50 pm

Cambodia: A huge fish in the Mekong River thought to be extinct has been spotted three times in recent years. "The giant salmon...

India pharma tycoon buys $119m stake in Bollywood film house 22 Oct 2024 - 01:23 pm

Mumbai: Indian pharmaceutical tycoon Adar Poonawalla has invested $119 million into one of Bollywood's biggest production companies, a boost to a film industry...

‘Xinhua seeks to work with peers for transnational AI media lab’ 22 Oct 2024 - 10:08 am

Urumqi, Xinjiang:The media leaders and journalists from around the globe gathered in Urumqi to explore challenges posed by the artificial intelligence to media...

India says reach deal with China on contested border patrols: foreign ministry 21 Oct 2024 - 10:45 pm

New Delhi: India said on Monday it had struck an agreement with neighbour China for military patrols in highly contested border zones, aiming...

New President Subianto swears in Indonesia's largest Cabinet since 1966, with 109 members 21 Oct 2024 - 10:14 pm

JAKARTA: Newly inaugurated President Prabowo Subianto swore in Indonesia's largest Cabinet since 1966 on Monday, with 109 members representing his pledge for a...

Philippines jails 17 militants for life for mass kidnapping of tourists 21 Oct 2024 - 09:33 pm

MANILA: A Philippine court has convicted and sentenced to life 17 Islamic militants for kidnapping for ransom 21 people, including European tourists and...

Seoul demands 'immediate withdrawal' of North Korean troops in Russia 21 Oct 2024 - 04:43 pm

Seoul: South Korea summoned the Russian ambassador on Monday to criticise Pyongyang's decision to send thousands of soldiers to support Moscow's war in...

India seeks to bolster law after airline bomb hoax threats 21 Oct 2024 - 03:34 pm

New Delhi: India's aviation minister said Monday he wanted to tighten laws after more than 90 fake bomb threats against Indian airlines in...

Pakistan passes constitutional amendments aimed at courts 21 Oct 2024 - 01:48 pm

Islamabad: Pakistan's government narrowly passed constitutional amendments on Monday giving lawmakers more power to appoint top judges, who have issued a series of...

‘Born Bold’: Kazakhstan launches global investment campaign 21 Oct 2024 - 12:21 pm

Astana: Kazakhstan launched ‘Born Bold’ international promotion campaign recently to showcase the country’s dynamic, forward-thinking approach to economic growth, social progress and innovation....

Tokyo Metro: Asia's oldest subway goes public 21 Oct 2024 - 11:51 am

Tokyo: Every day six and a half million people ride Tokyo Metro's nine lines, part of a dizzyingly complex transport network serving the...

Polio is rising in Pakistan ahead of a new vaccination campaign 21 Oct 2024 - 10:07 am

Islamabad: Polio cases are rising ahead of a new vaccination campaign in Pakistan, where violence targeting health workers and the police protecting them...

Japan, UK and Italy to speed up joint next-generation fighter jet project to replace F-2, Tempest 20 Oct 2024 - 07:00 pm

Tokyo: The defense ministers of Japan, the U.K. and Italy agreed to accelerate the joint development of a next-generation fighter jet, and announced...

Shell pipeline oil leak in Singapore contained 20 Oct 2024 - 06:27 pm

SingaporeL: An oil pipeline belonging to British giant Shell began leaking into the sea on Sunday, Singaporean authorities and the company said, adding...