World / Asia

China eyes curbs on AI, biotech, solar exports 16 Oct 2026 - 02:10 pm

Beijing: China proposed export controls on Friday for technologies in the artificial intelligence, biotech and solar sectors, as it aims to rival the...

Families of children killed in Pakistan school roof collapse demand justice 16 Oct 2026 - 11:39 am

Peshawar, Pakistan: The families of children killed in a roof collapse at a school in northwest Pakistan called for "justice" on Friday, the...

Two dead, thousands evacuated as floods hit Istanbul 15 Oct 2026 - 08:19 pm

Istanbul, Turkiye: Two people were killed as torrential rains flooded streets, homes, shops and transport infrastructure across Istanbul. Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci...

China's yuan loans increase by USD 1.71 trillion 15 Oct 2026 - 05:02 pm

Beijing: China's yuan-denominated loans rose by 11.52 trillion yuan (about USD 1.71 trillion) in the first three quarters of 2026, according to data...

After latest Nepal flood, survivors fear for future 15 Oct 2026 - 01:37 pm

Gorkha, Nepal: Standing beside his house half-buried in thick sludge, Nepali flash flood survivor Ajay Gurung surveyed the wreckage of a life swept...

School roof collapse kills teacher, 21 children in NW Pakistan 15 Oct 2026 - 10:32 am

Peshawar, Pakistan: Twenty-one pupils and a teacher were killed on Thursday after a roof collapsed at a school in the northwest Pakistani city...

'Very dangerous': E. Timor shuts schools over Indonesia haze 15 Oct 2026 - 07:58 am

Dili, East Timor: East Timor began a three-day school closure on Thursday prompted by thick haze that has drifted over from raging forest...

Indonesia rescues starved orangutan from fires: officials 14 Oct 2026 - 09:42 pm

Indonesia: A female orangutan who was likely starving was evacuated Wednesday from an area razed by fire on the Indonesian island of Borneo,...

Fuel shortage triggers queues on Indonesia's Bali island 14 Oct 2026 - 03:24 pm

Denpasar: Moldovan tourist Raisa Neagu spent hours on Wednesday waiting to fuel up her scooter, one of many people snared in a petrol...

Indonesia haze spikes Singapore pollution, shuts East Timor schools 14 Oct 2026 - 01:40 pm

Singapore: Air pollution in part of Singapore hit the country's "very high" band on Wednesday while East Timor shut schools, as haze from...

Taiwan says will invest up to US$4.4 bn in Alaska gas project 14 Oct 2026 - 11:48 am

Taipei: Taiwan said on Wednesday it will inject up to US$4.4 billion in the Alaska LNG project, after US President Donald Trump announced...

Japan issues cybersecurity alert after data leaks hit millions 14 Oct 2026 - 11:43 am

Doha, Qatar: Japan has issued a nationwide cybersecurity warning, urging ministries, companies and financial institutions to strengthen their cyber defenses. The Associated Press...

As species decline, green turtles offer glimmer of hope 14 Oct 2026 - 11:04 am

Mataking, Malaysia: The palm-sized green turtle hatchling flailing through the sand on a Malaysian island may seem vulnerable, but its species has emerged...

Prosecutors drop most impeachment charges against Philippine VP Duterte 13 Oct 2026 - 11:21 am

Manila: A Philippine impeachment court on Tuesday granted prosecutors' request to drop two charges against Vice President Sara Duterte, including an alleged assassination...

Several hurt, one in 'cardiac arrest' in S. Korea market stabbing 13 Oct 2026 - 11:16 am

Seoul: One person was in cardiac arrest and several others wounded in a stabbing incident on Tuesday at a supermarket in South Korea's...

Pakistan train derailment kills four 13 Oct 2026 - 09:56 am

Multan, Pakistan: At least four people were killed and over a dozen others injured in a train derailment Tuesday near Multan in the...

Boasting South Korea footballers spark rethink of military service exemptions 13 Oct 2026 - 08:56 am

Seoul: For South Korea's gold medal-winning footballers, victory at the Asian Games came with a reward beyond sporting glory: exemption from mandatory military...