World / Asia

Trump, Putin and Xi to hold trilateral talks in China, White House says 14 Nov 2026 - 09:53 am

Washington: US President Donald Trump will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping in a trilateral meeting next Thursday, the...

Cambodia, Rwanda sign investment, tourism and aviation agreements 14 Nov 2026 - 01:00 am

Phnom Penh: Cambodia and Rwanda inkedagreements Friday to expand cooperation in trade, investment, aviation, and tourism, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said. The...

Indonesian vice president submits resignation following diploma controversy 12 Nov 2026 - 07:08 pm

Jakata, Indonesia: The Indonesian vice president resigned Thursday amid a scandal relating to his high school diploma. Gibran Rakabuming Raka, 39, submitted his...

Indonesian vice president in high school diploma scandal resigns 12 Nov 2026 - 01:06 pm

Jakarta, Indonesia: Indonesia's vice president resigned Thursday in the midst of a scandal over his high school diploma, adding to pressure on a...

Teenage boy seriously injured after falling from Sydney Harbour Bridge train 12 Nov 2026 - 11:00 am

Sydney, Australia: A teenage boy has been seriously injured after he fell from a train on the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Thursday morning....

Indonesia fires burn through 2.88 million hectares so far in 2026: monitor 12 Nov 2026 - 03:00 am

Jakarta, Indonesia: Fires in Indonesia fueled partly by a strong El Niño have burned through 2.88 million hectareso far in 2026, AFP reported,...

Singapore Airlines Group H1 net profit declines 43.9% 12 Nov 2026 - 02:00 am

Singapore: Singapore Airlines Group reported a 43.9 percent YoYdrop in 2026/2027 to 134 million Singapore dollars (about 104.5 million U.S. dollars) for thefirst-half...

Indonesia targets 80% hospital implementation of antimicrobial resistance prevention programs 12 Nov 2026 - 01:00 am

Jakarta: Indonesia aims to expand its antimicrobial resistance (AMR) control programs to 80 percent of hospitals nationwide by 2029, Deputy Health Minister Dante...

China tells US ready to strengthen cooperation 11 Nov 2026 - 07:21 pm

Beijing: China's top diplomat Wang Yi told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday Beijing was "willing to strengthen" cooperation with Washington,...

India to build mega-museum with world's 'largest display area' 11 Nov 2026 - 06:15 pm

New Delhi: India's cabinet approved on Wednesday a mega-museum showcasing the country's history and civilisation, which the government said will cost around $340...

India pollution monitors overwhelmed by toxic smog 11 Nov 2026 - 01:53 pm

New Delhi, India: India's air pollution monitors were overwhelmed this week by toxic smog so severe that concentrations exceeded their upper measurement limit,...

Sri Lanka launches pilot of Chinese flying taxi service 11 Nov 2026 - 01:03 pm

Colombo: Sri Lanka has authorised a Chinese manufacturer to begin testing a pilotless two-seater air taxi, authorities announced Wednesday at a flight demonstration...

Chinese premier to attend ASEAN summit in Manila 11 Nov 2026 - 12:11 pm

Beijing: Chinese Premier Li Qiang will visit Manila to attend the ASEAN summit this week, Beijing's foreign ministry said Wednesday, joining world leaders...

Hijack threat reported against Mumbai-bound Air India aircraft 11 Nov 2026 - 11:49 am

New Delhi: An Air India flight from Kolkata to Mumbai was moved to isolation on Wednesday after a note threatening to hijack the...

China unveils world's first bionic humanoid robot news anchors 11 Nov 2026 - 10:10 am

Beijing, China: Beijing witnessed the unveiling of what are described as the world’s first bionic humanoid robot news anchors at a forum dedicated...

Thailand plans up to 30 percent duty on e-commerce imports 11 Nov 2026 - 06:00 am

Bangkok: Thailand approved import dutiesof up to 30 percent on foreign online purchases arriving by international post or express courier to create fair...

Indonesian children use giant snake as slide in viral video 10 Nov 2026 - 10:30 pm

Indonesia: A video circulating online reportedly from Indonesia showing a group of children using the body of a huge snake as a slide...

Malaysian authorities issue thunderstorm warning, flooding displaces over 1,000 10 Nov 2026 - 01:34 pm

Kuala Lumpur: The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a thunderstorm, heavy rain and strong winds warning for the capital Kuala Lumpur and several...