World / Asia

Dollar poised for first weekly gain in three weeks amid Middle East uncertainty 24 Apr 2026 - 10:06 am

Singapore: The US dollar was on track for its first weekly gain in three weeks on Friday, as persistent uncertainty following the collapse...

Thai court accepts ethics case against opposition leader, MPs 24 Apr 2026 - 09:20 am

Bangkok: A Thai court decided on Friday to hear a case against 10 MPs, including the leader of the largest opposition party, for...

Wildfires spread towards northern Japan town 24 Apr 2026 - 09:07 am

Tokyo: Flames from raging wildfires in northern Japan were spreading towards the centre of a town Friday, April 24, 2026, with authorities urging...

Gold set for weekly loss on inflation concerns, higher oil prices 24 Apr 2026 - 09:01 am

Singapore: Gold held near flat in early Asian trade on Friday, April 24, 2026, but was on track for a weekly decline, pressured...

Oil rises on fears of renewed Middle East escalation 24 Apr 2026 - 08:52 am

Singapore: Oil prices rose on Friday, April 24, 2026, on concerns that renewed Middle East tensions and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz...

Bangladesh measles crisis deepens as child deaths reach 194 23 Apr 2026 - 03:47 pm

Dhaka: Bangladesh has recorded 194 child deaths due to measles in an outbreak that began last month, while the number of suspected child...

Hackers steal $2.5 mn from Sri Lanka finance ministry 23 Apr 2026 - 03:12 pm

Colombo, Sri Lanka: Cyber criminals hacked into the Sri Lankan finance ministry's computer system and siphoned off $2.5 million, the government said Thursday,...

US says China used 'intimidation' to block Taiwan leader's Africa trip 23 Apr 2026 - 11:15 am

Washington, United States: The United States slammed China's "intimidation campaign" on Wednesday after several African countries were reportedly pressured by Beijing to derail...

South Korea's Samsung workers rally in thousands as strike looms 23 Apr 2026 - 10:45 am

Pyeongtaek, South Korea: Tens of thousands of Samsung Electronics workers rallied in South Korea on Thursday to demand higher pay and bonuses, as...

At least 10 killed in Pakistan mining project attack 23 Apr 2026 - 10:26 am

Quetta, Pakistan: A group of militants killed at least 10 people at a copper and gold mining project in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province,...

China FM calls for complete eradication of Cambodia scam centres 23 Apr 2026 - 09:23 am

Beijing: China's top diplomat Wang Yi called for the complete eradication of scam centres in Cambodia during a meeting with Prime Minister Hun...

Oil prices edge lower amid regional tensions 23 Apr 2026 - 09:10 am

Singapore: Oil prices were marginally lower on Thursday, April 23, 2026, after big gains in the previous session amid the stalled peace talks...

Gold prices fall amid inflation, interest rate concerns 23 Apr 2026 - 09:03 am

Singapore: Gold prices dropped amid volatile trading Thursday, April 23, 2026, as rising oil prices heightened concerns about inflation and persistently high interest...

Voting underway in two key Indian states 23 Apr 2026 - 08:22 am

Kolkata: Voting began Thursday in two of India's politically key opposition-held states, with tens of millions casting ballots in West Bengal and the...

Under-fire Nepal minister quits after weeks in office 22 Apr 2026 - 05:31 pm

Kathmandu, Nepal: Nepal's home minister stepped down Wednesday over growing criticism of his finances after less than a month in office he won...

South Korean fighter pilot fined for mid-air photos that caused crash 22 Apr 2026 - 05:27 pm

Seoul: A South Korean fighter pilot has been ordered to pay 88 million won ($59,200) in damages over a 2021 mid-air collision he...

Qatar Olympic officials inspect team preparation ahead of Asian Beach Games 22 Apr 2026 - 03:45 pm

Sanya: Senior officials from the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) have visited the national delegation's headquarters in Sanya, China, to review preparations for the...