World / Asia

Perils on the path to power for Myanmar's Suu Kyi 15 Nov 2015 - 08:53 am

Yangon: Wielding an overwhelming mandate from Myanmar's voters, Aung San Suu Kyi has power in her sights after a quarter century of democratic...

Bangladesh to seek up to $12 bln in assistance for infrastructure 14 Nov 2015 - 12:28 pm

File photo of Dhaka DHAKA: Bangladesh will seek up to $12 billion in assistance for infrastructure development during a two-day meeting with funding...

Thousands cheer Modi at London mega-rally 14 Nov 2015 - 11:36 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a welcome rally in his honour at Wembley Stadium in London on November 13, 2015. AFP London: London's...

British Indians divided over Modi's UK visit 14 Nov 2015 - 11:36 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with a performer while Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha talk to others in...

Dozens of Afghan troops defect to Taliban in Helmand fighting 14 Nov 2015 - 11:08 am

Afghanistan map with Helmand highlighted LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan: At least 65 Afghan soldiers have defected to the Taliban, taking their weapons and equipment...

Paris attacks evoke dark memories for Mumbai 14 Nov 2015 - 10:41 am

File photo; flames and smoke gush out of The Taj Mahal Hotel, in Mumbai, one of the sites of attacks by alleged militant...

Pakistan army chief heads to US as pressure grows over Afghanistan 14 Nov 2015 - 10:02 am

Pakistan's Army Chief of Staff General Raheel Sharif. Reuters Islamabad: Pakistan's influential military chief will visit the US from Sunday, a trip analysts...

China's Xi says willing to join France in combating terrorism 14 Nov 2015 - 09:50 am

President Xi Jinping SHANGHAI: China is ready to join France and the international community in stepping up security cooperation and combating terrorism, President...

US's Pelosi voiced support for Dalai Lama during China visit 14 Nov 2015 - 09:37 am

US House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi shakes hands with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, as she arrives for a bilateral meeting at the Zhongnanhai...

Bihar cabinet recommends dissolution of assembly 14 Nov 2015 - 09:33 am

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Patna: The Bihar cabinet on Saturday decided to recommend the dissolution of the outgoing assembly to Governor Ram...

Modi pays tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru on birth anniversary 14 Nov 2015 - 09:16 am

PM Narendra Modi New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to India's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru on his 125th...

Philippines vows 'higher' APEC summit security after Paris attacks 14 Nov 2015 - 09:06 am

A US Marine helicopter (C) maneuvers next to MV-22 Osprey aircraft near a hotel where US President Barack Obama will stay for the...

Mukherjee condemns Paris terror attack 14 Nov 2015 - 08:53 am

President Pranab Mukherjee New Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday condemned the deadly terror attack in Paris which has left at least 153...

Magnitude-7 earthquake strikes off southwest Japan 14 Nov 2015 - 08:29 am

Tokyo: A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake off Kyushu early Saturday produced small tsunami but no major damage, authorities said. The U.S. Geological Survey said...

Modi to address huge London rally, lunch with queen 13 Nov 2015 - 03:12 pm

London: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to address a huge rally at London's Wembley Stadium and have lunch with Queen Elizabeth II...

Arrest warrant issued for Cambodian opposition leader 13 Nov 2015 - 02:52 pm

Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) Sam Rainsy was convicted for defamation in 2011 for accusing the country's foreign minister of being a former...

Britain, India sign six deals, including Vodafone 1.3 billion pound investment 13 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

LONDON: Britain has signed six deals with India, including a 1.3 billion pound investment by Vodafone (VOD.L), British Trade Minister Francis Maude said...