World / Asia

Chinese company to sell tickets for space tourism flights in 2027 24 Oct 2024 - 12:53 pm

Beijing: A Chinese company will launch sales on Thursday of two tickets for a commercial spaceflight planned for 2027. The tickets sold by...

A journey through Xinjiang’s lavender paradise 24 Oct 2024 - 07:44 am

Urumqi,Xinjiang: The picturesque region of Ili in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region has become an allure for tourists seeking the serenity and...

Pakistani court grants bail to the wife of imprisoned ex-Premier Imran Khan 23 Oct 2024 - 08:12 pm

ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani court on Wednesday granted bail to the wife of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan in a graft case, nearly...

36-year-old surfer dies after being impaled by sharp-billed fish 23 Oct 2024 - 07:41 pm

A 36-year-old Italian surfer died after being impaled by a sharp-billed fish while surfing in west Indonesia. Giulia Manfrini suffered a "freak accident”...

Bangladesh outlaws student wing of ousted premier's party 23 Oct 2024 - 07:19 pm

Dhaka: Bangladesh banned the student wing of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina's party on Thursday, citing its involvement in violent attacks on demonstrations that...

Greenland extends detention of anti-whaling activist Watson 23 Oct 2024 - 05:43 pm

Copenhagen: A Greenland court on Wednesday extended the detention of anti-whaling activist Paul Watson for three more weeks, pending a decision on his...

Dinosaur fossils discovered for first time in Hong Kong 23 Oct 2024 - 05:07 pm

Hong Kong: Scientists have discovered dinosaur fossils in Hong Kong for the first time, the city's government announcement on Wednesday, adding that the...

US warns of attack threat in Sri Lanka surf hotspot 23 Oct 2024 - 01:21 pm

Colombo: The US embassy in Sri Lanka warned citizens on Wednesday of a possible attack on a popular surfing destination, prompting the island...

Building collapses during heavy rains in southern India city, killing at least 5 workers 23 Oct 2024 - 11:40 am

Bengaluru, India: A seven-story building under construction collapsed in southern India during heavy monsoon rains, killing at least five workers and trapping three...

In Photos: Seven dead, thousands evacuated as tropical storm batters Philippines 23 Oct 2024 - 11:18 am

Manila: Philippine rescuers waded through chest-deep floodwaters Wednesday to reach residents trapped by Tropical Storm Trami, which has killed seven people and forced...

Bangladesh students decry surge in violence against women 22 Oct 2024 - 08:10 pm

Dhaka, Oct 22, 2024 (AFP) -Crowds of Bangladeshi female students marched in Dhaka with burning torches late Tuesday, demanding the government stem a...

Giant fish thought to be extinct is spotted in the Mekong River 22 Oct 2024 - 06:50 pm

Cambodia: A huge fish in the Mekong River thought to be extinct has been spotted three times in recent years. "The giant salmon...

India pharma tycoon buys $119m stake in Bollywood film house 22 Oct 2024 - 01:23 pm

Mumbai: Indian pharmaceutical tycoon Adar Poonawalla has invested $119 million into one of Bollywood's biggest production companies, a boost to a film industry...

‘Xinhua seeks to work with peers for transnational AI media lab’ 22 Oct 2024 - 10:08 am

Urumqi, Xinjiang:The media leaders and journalists from around the globe gathered in Urumqi to explore challenges posed by the artificial intelligence to media...

India says reach deal with China on contested border patrols: foreign ministry 21 Oct 2024 - 10:45 pm

New Delhi: India said on Monday it had struck an agreement with neighbour China for military patrols in highly contested border zones, aiming...

New President Subianto swears in Indonesia's largest Cabinet since 1966, with 109 members 21 Oct 2024 - 10:14 pm

JAKARTA: Newly inaugurated President Prabowo Subianto swore in Indonesia's largest Cabinet since 1966 on Monday, with 109 members representing his pledge for a...

Philippines jails 17 militants for life for mass kidnapping of tourists 21 Oct 2024 - 09:33 pm

MANILA: A Philippine court has convicted and sentenced to life 17 Islamic militants for kidnapping for ransom 21 people, including European tourists and...

Seoul demands 'immediate withdrawal' of North Korean troops in Russia 21 Oct 2024 - 04:43 pm

Seoul: South Korea summoned the Russian ambassador on Monday to criticise Pyongyang's decision to send thousands of soldiers to support Moscow's war in...