World / Asia

India says no Commonwealth shambles at U17 World Cup 23 May 2017 - 10:23 am

Changsha, China: India has promised that this year's U17 football World Cup will avoid the errors of New Delhi's 2010 Commonwealth Games, which...

Myanmar army clears itself of Rohingya atrocity claims 23 May 2017 - 09:56 am

Yangon: Myanmar's army on Tuesday cleared itself of allegations that troops may have carried out ethnic cleansing of Rohingya Muslims, but said a...

Hong Kong police arrest 21 Uber drivers in sting 23 May 2017 - 09:25 am

Hong Kong: Hong Kong police on Tuesday arrested 21 Uber drivers for carrying passengers without a proper permit following an undercover operation in...

Sony chief says major turnaround complete 23 May 2017 - 09:21 am

Tokyo: Sony chief executive Kazuo Hirai on Tuesday hailed a years-long company restructuring as a success, but said struggles in its movie business...

Security council strongly condemns N. Korea ballistic missile test 23 May 2017 - 09:15 am

New York: The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned North Korea's ballistic missile launch on Monday, vowing to "fully and comprehensively implement...

Ousted South Korean leader Park goes on trial 23 May 2017 - 09:03 am

Seoul: South Korea's ousted president Park Geun-Hye, grim-faced and brought to court in handcuffs, went on trial Tuesday over a sprawling corruption scandal...

Jakarta's former governor to drop appeal against jail term 23 May 2017 - 08:45 am

Jakarta: Jakarta's former governor, a Christian, will withdraw an appeal against his controversial jailing for insulting Islam in Muslim-majority Indonesia, to allow prosecutors...

U.S. starts "extreme vetting" at Australia's offshore detention centres 23 May 2017 - 08:35 am

Sydney: U.S. Homeland Security officials have begun "extreme vetting" interviews at Australia's offshore detention centres, two sources at the camps told Reuters on...

Thailand reassures foreigners following Bangkok hospital attack 23 May 2017 - 07:55 am

BANGKOK: Thailand's foreign ministry on Tuesday reassured the international community that the country would increase security at sensitive locations a day after a...

Nepali trafficking survivor conquers Everest to warn others of slavery 22 May 2017 - 08:20 pm

NEW DELHI: A Nepali woman who was trafficked, exploited and abused as a maid in Egypt has conquered Mount Everest in a bid...

Many injured as police crack down on belligerent Left workers in West Bengal 22 May 2017 - 06:49 pm

Kolkata: A number of police personnel and Left protesters were injured on Monday as security forces used tear gas and carried out baton...

FILE PHOTO: Indian police and railway workers extinguish a fire lit by protesting students at New Jalpaiguri railway station in Siliguri on May 21, 2017.

Major in Kashmir 'human shield' incident gets Army chief's commendation card 22 May 2017 - 06:02 pm

New Delhi: An Indian Army Major who was involved in tying up a Kashmiri man to the front of a jeep to ward...

China says no mining planned in Antarctica 22 May 2017 - 05:33 pm

Beijing: China sought to dispel concerns about its ambitions in mineral-rich Antarctica on Monday, with an official saying Beijing has no plans to...

Nepal torches tiger skins, rhino hides seized from poachers in gesture against illegal wildlife trade 22 May 2017 - 04:29 pm

Kathmandu: Nepal destroyed thousands of valuable animal skins and other parts seized from poachers on a giant bonfire Monday in a symbolic gesture...

Pakistan authorities seize 20 kg heroin on London-bound flight 22 May 2017 - 04:01 pm

KARACHI: Pakistani authorities found 20 kg (44 lb) of heroin on a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight bound for London on Monday during...

Pakistan investigating social media users for anti-army posts 22 May 2017 - 02:48 pm

LAHORE, Pakistan/ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has begun a crackdown on online criticism of its powerful military, with up to 200 social media accounts under investigation,...