World / Asia

North Korea calls Biden 'fool of low IQ' over Kim criticism 22 May 2019 - 09:54 am

Seoul: North Korea has labeled Joe Biden a "fool of low IQ" and an "imbecile bereft of elementary quality as a human being"...

The Taj Mahal becomes first Indian monument with breastfeeding room 21 May 2019 - 11:23 pm

NEW DELHI: The Taj Mahal, built as a monument to a woman who died in childbirth, is set to get a baby feeding...

Afghans fear end of golden age of press freedom 21 May 2019 - 09:35 pm

Kabul: Beneath the gaze of the TV cameras a woman begins speaking, at first softly but with growing passion as she faces the...

Indonesia's Joko Widodo re-elected president as rival cries foul 21 May 2019 - 08:38 pm

Jakarta: Heavily armed Indonesian troops were on high alert Tuesday amid fears of civil unrest in the capital Jakarta, as the surprise early...

Faster land reform on the cards with Indonesian president's re-election 21 May 2019 - 08:38 pm

BANGKOK: With his election win confirmed on Tuesday, Indonesian President Joko Widodo is set to push ahead with his promise to register all...

Indian state lawmaker killed in suspected rebel ambush 21 May 2019 - 03:09 pm

Guwahati: A state legislator in the northeast Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh and at least 10 others were killed Tuesday in an attack...

Hundreds protest as Indonesia president's re-election confirmed 21 May 2019 - 11:33 am

JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo comfortably won re-election in last month's poll, an official count showed on Tuesday, throwing the spotlight on his...

Christchurch attacker charged with terrorism: police 21 May 2019 - 10:34 am

Wellington, The man accused of shooting dead 51 Muslim worshippers in the Christchurch mosque attacks was formally charged with terrorism for the first...

Australia election triggers refugee suicide attempts 21 May 2019 - 10:34 am

Sydney: At least four refugees in Australia's offshore Pacific camps have attempted suicide since the conservative government's shock re-election Saturday, according to refugees,...

Sinking feeling: Philippine cities facing 'slow-motion disaster' 21 May 2019 - 12:25 am

Manila: When Mary Ann San Jose moved to Sitio Pariahan more than two decades ago, she could walk to the local chapel. Today,...

Tajikistan blames Islamic State for prison riot, 32 killed 20 May 2019 - 11:53 am

DUSHANBE: Three prison guards and 29 inmates were killed in a prison riot in Tajikistan that the government blamed on Islamic State militants....

Afghan official: Gunmen hit Kabul checkpoint, kill 3 police 20 May 2019 - 11:28 am

Kabul: An Afghan official says gunmen stormed a checkpoint in Kabul, killing at least three police officers. Kabul police spokesman Basir Mujahid says...

India's Modi set to return to power with a bigger majority, exit polls show 19 May 2019 - 09:03 pm

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to return to power with an even bigger majority in parliament after a mammoth...

India's marathon election ends 19 May 2019 - 03:35 pm

New Delhi: Voting ended Sunday in the seventh and final round of India's marathon election to decide whether Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra...

7 French fighter jets make emergency landing in Indonesia 19 May 2019 - 01:34 pm

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia: Poor weather conditions have forced seven French navy fighter jets taking part in a training exercise to make emergency landings...

Indian island residents vote with sinking hearts 19 May 2019 - 10:15 am

Ghoramara Island, India: Residents on Ghoramara fear that the votes they cast Sunday in India's election may be the last before their island...

Australia's Pentecostal PM rides miraculous wave back into office 19 May 2019 - 09:59 am

MELBOURNE/SYDNEY: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison thanked his fellow Pentecostal churchgoers on Sunday after a miraculous election victory that defied years of unfavorable...

Conservatives keep power in 'miracle' Australia election victory 18 May 2019 - 06:10 pm

Sydney: Australia's ruling conservative coalition defied expectations to retain power in national elections Saturday, prompting Prime Minister Scott Morrison to declare: "I have...