World / Asia

Australia town mourns volunteer firefighter fallen in bushfires 17 Jan 2020 - 09:24 am

MELBOURNE - Firefighters, family and the small Australian town of Holbrook hailed fallen volunteer firefighter Samuel McPaul a hero in a solemn funeral...

In India, a firebrand's anti-Modi mantra resonates at nationwide protests 16 Jan 2020 - 10:20 pm

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: Standing on a stage in the centre of one of India's most prestigious universities, the firebrand politician looked out at the...

Deadly land dispute in Vietnam sparks crackdown on 'critical' social media 16 Jan 2020 - 08:18 pm

BANGKOK: A deadly land dispute in Vietnam has led to a crackdown on social media posts, a sign of growing heavy-handedness by authorities...

India's cricket 'superfan' granny dies aged 87 16 Jan 2020 - 12:30 pm

New Delhi - India's cricket bosses led nationwide tributes Thursday following the death of the country's wheelchair-bound "superfan" Charulata Patel at the age...

Search dog Taylor a bushfire-hit koala's best friend 16 Jan 2020 - 10:52 am

Sydney: Taylor, a 4-year-old English springer spaniel, has been among the hard working rescuers during Australia's bushfire crisis. When told: "Koala, Find!", Taylor...

Facebook steps up Australia bushfires relief efforts 16 Jan 2020 - 09:55 am

San Francisco - Facebook has announced to match up to $1 million (Australian dollars) in donations made to non-profit organisation GlobalGiving and donating...

Philippines says danger high despite volcano 'lull' 16 Jan 2020 - 09:11 am

Tagaytay, Philippines - The threat of the Philippines' Taal volcano unleashing a potentially catastrophic eruption remains high, authorities warned Thursday, saying it was...

Singapore misinformation law challenged in court for first time 16 Jan 2020 - 09:02 am

Singapore: Singapore's controversial law against online misinformation was challenged in court for the first time on Thursday as concerns mount it is being...

Secret mission saves Australia's 'dinosaur trees' from bushfires 16 Jan 2020 - 09:02 am

Sydney - A secret operation by specialist firefighters has saved the world's last stand of Wollemi Pines, a pre-historic species known as "dinosaur...

Angry players speak out at smoke-shrouded Australian Open qualifiers 15 Jan 2020 - 10:19 pm

MELBOURNE: Tempers flared at the Australian Open qualifying on Wednesday as players battled through another day of smoky air and two of the...

Mobile app aims to bolster human trafficking reporting in Thailand 15 Jan 2020 - 09:06 pm

BANGKOK: A mobile app launched in Thailand to boost the reporting of human trafficking risks could be hampered by a lack of trust...

Bangladesh eyes deal with Malaysia to protect migrant workers from abuse 15 Jan 2020 - 07:26 pm

DHAKA: Cutting recruitment fees for Bangladeshi migrants who move to Malaysia for work under a new deal could curb human trafficking, according to...

Hanging around: BASE jumper saved from Thai cliff after parachute snags 15 Jan 2020 - 12:45 pm

BANGKOK: A BASE jumper was left hanging halfway up a Thai cliff for several hours after his parachute got caught on jagged rocks...

Amazon tycoon Bezos flies into internet trading storm in India 15 Jan 2020 - 10:15 am

New Delhi: Angry Indian street traders vowed Wednesday to stage protests against the world's richest man Jeff Bezos as the Amazon tycoon started...

Malaysia Airlines suspends Boeing 737 MAX jet deliveries due to grounding 15 Jan 2020 - 10:02 am

KUALA LUMPUR/SYDNEY: Malaysia Airlines said on Wednesday it has suspended deliveries of 25 Boeing Co 737 MAX jets, citing the plane's delayed return...

Untouched yet ruined: toll of South Korea spycam epidemic 14 Jan 2020 - 09:50 pm

GIMHAE, South Korea: The wedding hall was booked and home furnishing all bought but the bride - one of thousands of women to...

As flood waters recede, Jakarta residents file lawsuit against governor 14 Jan 2020 - 09:50 pm

BANGKOK: More than 200 Jakarta residents have filed a lawsuit against the governor of Indonesia's capital as they seek to hold authorities responsible...