World / Asia

India's Sun Pharma to buy Organon in $11.75 billion deal 27 Apr 2026 - 07:58 am

Mumbai, India: India's Sun Pharmaceutical on Monday said it had agreed to buy women's healthcare firm Organon in a deal that values the...

6.1-magnitude quake hits Hokkaido, Japan: GFZ 27 Apr 2026 - 12:19 am

Beijing: An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 jolted Hokkaido, Japan at 2023 GMT on Sunday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences...

Lightning strikes kill 12 in Bangladesh 26 Apr 2026 - 08:13 pm

Dhaka: A series of lightning strikes in different parts of Bangladesh killed 12 people on Sunday amid heavy rain, local media reported. The...

Orangutan uses Indonesia canopy bridge in 'world first': NGO 26 Apr 2026 - 07:22 pm

Jakarta: A Sumatran orangutan has been filmed for the first time crossing a man-made canopy bridge constructed to help the endangered animals bypass...

6 injured as Swiss flight suspends takeoff after engine catches fire at Delhi airport 26 Apr 2026 - 05:58 pm

NEW DELHI: At least six passengers were injured early Sunday when a flight of the Swiss International Airlines had to suspend takeoff after...

Thai police arrest Indonesian wanted for $10 mn cyberfraud 26 Apr 2026 - 05:16 pm

Bangkok: Police in Thailand have arrested an Indonesian who allegedly defrauded Americans of about $10 million, Thai authorities said Sunday, adding that they...

Philippines says two US citizens among 19 killed in raid 26 Apr 2026 - 02:39 pm

Manila: Two US citizens were among 19 people killed in a raid on an alleged communist stronghold in the Philippines that has sparked...

China delivers its largest domestically built LNG carrier 26 Apr 2026 - 02:27 pm

Nanjing, China: China on Sunday delivered its biggest independently designed and built liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier to date, marking a breakthrough in...

Australian minister to raise energy security on Asia tour 26 Apr 2026 - 02:17 pm

Sydney: Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Sunday, April 26, 2026, she will tour Japan, China and South Korea this week to shore...

Iran minister expected back in Pakistan despite US cancellation 26 Apr 2026 - 01:05 pm

Islamabad, Pakistan: Iran's foreign minister was due to return to Pakistan on Sunday, April 26, 2026, as international mediators try to keep peace...

Sri Lanka seeks buyers for white-elephant airport 26 Apr 2026 - 12:26 pm

Colombo: Sri Lanka's government issued a call on Sunday for investments in a currently loss-making airport, after a 30-year lease agreement with an...

6 injured as Swiss flight suspends takeoff after engine catches fire at Delhi airport 26 Apr 2026 - 11:47 am

New Delhi, India: At least six passengers were injured early Sunday when a flight of the Swiss International Airlines had to suspend takeoff...

India plugs oil gap as Middle East supplies sink 26 Apr 2026 - 09:35 am

Mumbai: India has ramped up purchases of Russian oil and revived alternate supplies from Africa, Iran and Venezuela to blunt a sharp crude...

Nepal demolishes squatter settlements in capital 25 Apr 2026 - 11:43 am

Kathmandu, Nepal: Nepali authorities began demolishing informal settlements on Saturday home to thousands of people along river banks of the capital, despite criticism...

Japan to release additional oil reserves from May 1 25 Apr 2026 - 10:41 am

Tokyo:Japan's government plans to release additional volumes from its national oil reserves starting May 1, as part of efforts to stabilize energy supplies...

Malaysia appoints new anti-graft chief 25 Apr 2026 - 09:49 am

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia appointed on Saturday a former high court judge as the country's new anti-graft czar to replace its outgoing chief who...

Three killed in clashes in India's troubled northeast 25 Apr 2026 - 09:08 am

New Delhi: Gun battles between rival ethnic groups in India's troubled northeastern Manipur state killed three men, police said, the latest unrest in...

World Bank approves $225 million in grant financing to Syria 25 Apr 2026 - 08:59 am

Damascus: The World Bank has approved $225 million in grant financing through the International Development Association to support water and health projects in...