World / Asia

Cambodia to end quarantine for vaccinated travelers from Nov. 15: PM Hun Sen 14 Nov 2021 - 11:59 am

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia will stop requiring quarantine for travelers who have been vaccinated for COVID-19 starting on Monday, Prime Minister Hun Sen said...

Philippines 'Bong' vs 'Bongbong' election drama builds, Duterte move eyed 14 Nov 2021 - 11:32 am

MANILA: Philippine voters were bracing on Sunday for more drama in a presidential race that already features a "Bong" vs "Bongbong" match-up and...

Beijing city tightens COVID guidance for travel from Chinese areas with overland ports 14 Nov 2021 - 10:57 am

BEIJING: Beijing city said individuals who recently visited overland ports of entry on China's borders should avoid the Chinese capital, with national authorities...

Australian ministers say 2030 emission target fixed, will be beaten 14 Nov 2021 - 10:37 am

MELBOURNE: Australia's 2030 emissions target is fixed, and the government is committed to beating it, several ministers said on Sunday, without saying whether...

Australia aims to vaccinate children under 12 against COVID-19 from January 14 Nov 2021 - 09:57 am

MELBOURNE: Australia, quickly becoming one of most-vaccinated nations against COVID-19, will likely start administering the shots for children under the age of 12...

Philippine politics is so unpredictable that Duterte looks set to run against his own daughter for VP 13 Nov 2021 - 03:29 pm

Manila, Philippines: Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte appears ready to face off against his daughter, Sara Duterte-Carpio, in a bid for the vice presidency...

Two policemen killed, six injured in Pakistan attacks near Afghanistan 13 Nov 2021 - 01:58 pm

PESHAWAR/QUETTA: Two policemen were killed and six injured, including a young girl, in attacks in northern Pakistan near Afghanistan on Saturday as local...

India's top court says New Delhi air pollution situation is 'very serious' 13 Nov 2021 - 10:41 am

New Delhi: The Chief Justice of India on Saturday asked the central government to come up with an emergency plan to tackle New...

India's pollution board says prepare for emergency steps as Delhi's smog worsens 12 Nov 2021 - 07:43 pm

NEW DELHI: India's federal pollution control board on Friday ordered states and local bodies to be in "complete readiness" for emergency measures to...

Japan prepares beds, booster shots in COVID-19 lull before winter 12 Nov 2021 - 01:59 pm

TOKYO- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida outlined on Friday an urgent plan to increase hospital beds and medical resources in preparation for a...

Chinese city Dalian halts frozen food trade after COVID-19 cases 11 Nov 2021 - 03:39 pm

BEIJING: Chinese port city Dalian has ordered all businesses handling imported chilled and frozen foods to suspend operations after an outbreak of COVID-19...

Chennai airport closed for arrivals as heavy rains lash southern India 11 Nov 2021 - 03:35 pm

New Delhi: At least 14 people have died in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu during days of heavy rains, officials said...

Philippines president's daughter joins new party as election deadline nears 11 Nov 2021 - 02:56 pm

MANILA: The popular daughter of Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday joined a new political party, its top official said, just days out...

India struggles to put out crop waste fires that fuel air pollution 11 Nov 2021 - 02:46 pm

Gagsina: India's efforts to reduce crop-waste burning, a major source of air pollution during the winter, by spending billions of rupees over the...

Heavy rains in India, Sri Lanka kill 41, authorities say 11 Nov 2021 - 02:23 pm

CHENNAI/COLOMBO: Heavy rains across southern India and Sri Lanka have killed at least 41 people, authorities said on Thursday, with weather forecasters expecting...

Beijing city imposes COVID restrictions on conferences, events 11 Nov 2021 - 01:19 pm

BEIJING: Authorities in Beijing city imposed new curbs on conferences and events after confirming on Thursday six locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, including individuals...

River in Indian capital covered with white toxic foam 11 Nov 2021 - 12:57 pm

One of India's most sacred rivers appears to be coated with a thick layer of snow. Except it isn't. A vast stretch of...

Indonesia to 'walk the talk' on deforestation, despite COP26 U-turn 11 Nov 2021 - 11:44 am

Indonesia's foreign minister on Thursday defended her country's objection to a global deforestation pledge made last week, promising during a visit by her...