World / Asia

10 killed in violence across Kashmir 17 Jun 2017 - 01:01 am

Srinagar: Separate clashes in Indian-administered Kashmir killed 10 people -- five police officers, a soldier, two civilians and two suspected rebels -- authorities...

Japan PM under fire over shady dealings claims 17 Jun 2017 - 01:01 am

Tokyo: Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was under mounting pressure Friday over allegations that he used his influence to help a friend in...

Pakistani PM appears before Supreme Court panel for 3 hours 15 Jun 2017 - 04:50 pm

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's prime minister Thursday denied allegations of corruption and money laundering during a nearly three-hour appearance before a Supreme Court-appointed team investigating...

Seven killed in Chinese kindergarten blast; 59 injured 15 Jun 2017 - 03:32 pm

BEIJING: Seven people were killed and nearly 60 injured on Thursday in an explosion at a kindergarten in eastern China, state media said,...

Rodman gives North Korea a copy of Trump's 'The Art of the Deal' 15 Jun 2017 - 02:02 pm

Seoul: Flamboyant basketball star Dennis Rodman handed over a copy of Donald Trump's "The Art of the Deal" to a North Korean minister...

Two pilots found dead after Malaysian fighter jet goes missing 15 Jun 2017 - 01:27 pm

Kuala Lumpur: Two Malaysian pilots were found dead after their military plane went missing, triggering a search-and-rescue mission Thursday, an air force spokesperson...

Afghanistan upbeat about new WB financial lifeline 15 Jun 2017 - 01:16 pm

KABUL, Afghanistan: The Afghan government Tuesday welcomed over $500 million worth of financing package released by the World Bank for the conflict-riddled country....

Bangladesh steps up search for landslide victims 15 Jun 2017 - 12:00 pm

Chittagong, Bangladesh: Emergency workers in Bangladesh on Thursday stepped up the search for victims of the country's worst ever landslides, with mounting claims...

Japan passes controversial anti-terror law despite protests 15 Jun 2017 - 11:41 am

Tokyo: Japan passed a controversial anti-terror law Thursday that critics warned would stomp on privacy rights and lead to over-the-top police surveillance. Thousands...

Malaysian air force loses contact with fighter jet 15 Jun 2017 - 11:34 am

Kuala Lumpur: The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has reported that it has lost contact with a Hawk 108 fighter jet which is...

Australian journalist shot in war-torn Philippine city 15 Jun 2017 - 09:50 am

Marawi, Philippines: An Australian television journalist was shot in the neck on Thursday as he reported from a southern Philippine city where Islamist...

10 dead, 7 injured in vehicle collision in Philippines 14 Jun 2017 - 01:06 pm

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines: Ten people were killed and seven others were injured Wednesday when a passenger van and a cargo truck collided in...

15 trapped as building collapses in Nairobi 14 Jun 2017 - 01:00 pm

NAIROBI, Kenya: At least 15 people have been trapped under the rubble of a seven-story building which collapsed in the Kenyan capital Nairobi...

Afghan army generals, officers jailed over base attack 14 Jun 2017 - 12:45 pm

KABUL, Afghanistan: A number of Afghan military officers, including two generals, have been sentenced to jail terms over their failure in preventing a...

Indonesian cargo ship sinks off Malaysia, two crew missing 14 Jun 2017 - 12:34 pm

Kuala Lumpur: An Indonesian cargo ship sank in the busy Malacca Strait early Wednesday, triggering a search for two missing seamen, Malaysian maritime...

Nepal to deport Everest climber after illegal Tibet crossing 14 Jun 2017 - 12:29 pm

Kathmandu: Nepal said Wednesday it would deport a Polish climber who illegally entered the country by crossing from Tibet at the summit of...

Bangladesh rescuers battle to reach landslide victims 14 Jun 2017 - 11:58 am

Chittagong, Bangladesh: Rescue workers were Wednesday battling to reach remote areas of Bangladesh hit by landslides and heavy rains that have killed at...