World / Asia

Indian avalanche soldier 'critical' after six-day ordeal 09 Feb 2016 - 03:28 pm

New Delhi: An Indian soldier rescued nearly a week after he was buried by a deadly avalanche on the world's highest battleground was...

Cliffhanger Philippine presidential election race begins 09 Feb 2016 - 03:23 pm

Combination picture of presidential candidates running for the May 2016 national elections in Philippines. From (L-R) Vice President Jejomar Binay, Davao city Mayor...

North Korea turns to "old workhorse" rocket to repeat past success 09 Feb 2016 - 02:45 pm

A metal object believed to be a part of North Korean long range rocket launched on February 7, 2016, is seen in this...

Thai junta could opt for a previous constitution if draft rejected, panel official says 09 Feb 2016 - 12:52 pm

Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, center, leaves a meeting at Government House in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, April 2, 2015. AP BANGKOK: Thailand's junta...

Indonesia jails seven men for supporting IS 09 Feb 2016 - 12:48 pm

Alleged Islamic State (IS) supporter Tuah Febriansyah (L) during his trial at West Jakarta court in Jakarta, Indonesia, 09 February 2016. Jakarta: An...

Hong Kong police fire warning shots in street clash 09 Feb 2016 - 10:30 am

A man walks past debris from a night of clashes between police and protesters in Mongkok district in Hong Kong, China, 09 February...

India introduces net neutrality rules barring Facebook’s free Internet 09 Feb 2016 - 12:13 am

A pro-net neutrality Internet activist attends a rally in the neighborhood where U.S. President Barack Obama attended a fundraiser in Los Angeles, California...

Nida Fazli, renowned Bollywood lyricist, Urdu poet dead 09 Feb 2016 - 12:01 am

Mumbai: Renowned Urdu poet and Bollywood lyricist Muqtida Hasan Nida Fazli, died here on Monday after suffering a bout of breathlessness followed by...

Indian soldier rescued after six days trapped in Himalayan avalanche: official 09 Feb 2016 - 12:00 am

New Delhi: One of 10 Indian soldiers feared dead in a Himalayan avalanche six days ago at Siachen Glacier in the remote Himalayas...

US hopes to send anti-missile system to SKorea 'as quickly as possible' 09 Feb 2016 - 12:00 am

A 2008 photo from the US Missile Defence Agency shows a Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) being launched at the Pacific Missile...

'Meteorite' kills man in south India, authorities say 08 Feb 2016 - 04:49 pm

The mysterious explosion in Vellore had left a crater in the ground.Coutesy: NDTV Chennai, India: Indian authorities say a falling object that killed...

Two die while running Philippine marathon 08 Feb 2016 - 04:41 pm

Manila: Two men including a decorated military officer died while running a charity marathon in the Philippines, organisers said Monday. "We are devastated...

North Korea rocket launch may spur U.S. missile defense buildup in Asia 08 Feb 2016 - 04:23 pm

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (C) watches a long range rocket launch into the air in North Korea, in this photo released...

Nepal ethnic minorities call off blockade over charter 08 Feb 2016 - 03:58 pm

By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU: Nepal's ethnic minority groups lifted a four-month-old blockade along a major trading point with India on Monday, saying it...

Cambodia arrests man wanted for Bangkok Spaniard killing 08 Feb 2016 - 01:38 pm

A handout photo released by the Royal Thai Police on 08 February 2016 shows Artur Segarra Princep (C), a Spanish national from Barcelona,...

Eight-year-old girl pulled alive from Taiwan quake rubble 08 Feb 2016 - 01:18 pm

A crane is used in the rescue and search operations that continue at the site where a building complex which collapsed in the...

US trekker dies in Nepal, police say 08 Feb 2016 - 12:55 pm

Kathmandu: An American trekker has died of suspected altitude sickness after falling unconscious in Nepal, police said Monday. The 53-year-old was hiking with...