World / Asia

Maldives quits Commonwealth over rights row 13 Oct 2016 - 03:37 pm

Malé, Maldives: The Maldives said Thursday it is quitting the Commonwealth after years of wrangling over its human rights record since the toppling...

Thailand's beloved king, unifying figure, dies at 88 13 Oct 2016 - 03:26 pm

Bangkok: Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-serving monarch, has died at the age of 88, the palace announced Thursday, leaving a divided...

Pakistan delays blasphemy appeal after judge steps down 13 Oct 2016 - 10:39 am

Islamabad: Pakistan's Supreme Court delayed an appeal into a notorious blasphemy case against a Christian mother on death row Thursday as one of...

Child finds tip of sliced finger in Japanese noodles 13 Oct 2016 - 10:05 am

Tokyo: A child who was tucking into noodles at a popular Japanese restaurant found some extra topping in the bowl -- the tip...

Obama’s top Asia diplomat says baffled by Duterte pronouncements 12 Oct 2016 - 09:48 pm

WASHINGTON: The top U.S. diplomat for East Asia said on Wednesday he did not know what a “panoply” of statements by Philippine President...

Thai king's health 'unstable' as crowd holds vigil 12 Oct 2016 - 05:07 pm

Bangkok: The health of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej is "still unstable", the palace said late Wednesday, with the 88-year-old on a ventilator and...

Blast kills 14 Shiites in northern Afghanistan 12 Oct 2016 - 04:34 pm

Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan: At least 14 Shiites were killed Wednesday in a bombing at a mosque in northern Afghanistan, the second deadly attack on...

Austrian presidential hopeful tightens security after death threat 12 Oct 2016 - 02:30 pm

VIENNA: A death threat by an apparent neo-Nazi on Twitter has prompted Austria's independent presidential candidate Alexander Van der Bellen to reinforce his ...

Two dead, 24 hurt in Philippine fireworks blaze 12 Oct 2016 - 01:51 pm

Bocaue, Philippines: A blaze ripped through a group of fireworks shops in the Philippines Wednesday, killing two people and leaving 24 others injured,...

Kerala to probe reports of 'artificial' Chinese eggs 12 Oct 2016 - 01:11 pm

Thiruvananthapuram: With "artificial" Chinese eggs reportedly making their way into certain parts of Kerala, state Health Minister K.K. Shylaja on Wednesday said a...

Women in high paying jobs drive Indian luxury industry: Report 12 Oct 2016 - 01:02 pm

New Delhi: Fashion conscious working women in the country are driving up the growth of India's $9 billion worth luxury market and account...

China adds fuel to speed up "Railway Express" to Europe 12 Oct 2016 - 09:35 am

SHANGHAI: China's state planner has drawn up a five-year plan to develop the China Railway Express to Europe, improving customs clearance and infrastructure,...

Rebel Hong Kong lawmakers challenge China in parliament 12 Oct 2016 - 09:24 am

Hong Kong: Hong Kong rebel lawmakers swore, shouted, banged drums and railed against "tyranny" Wednesday when they took their oaths of office in...

Gunmen kill 14 in Kabul attack on Shiites marking Ashura 11 Oct 2016 - 09:15 pm

Kabul: Gunmen targeted Shiite pilgrims in Kabul late Tuesday, killing at least 14 people as they gathered to celebrate Ashura, one of the...

Taliban Captures Afghanistan's Ghormach District 11 Oct 2016 - 05:36 pm

Kabul: Taliban militants captured the Ghormach district of northwestern Faryab province following a fierce clash with security forces on Tuesday, Afghan News Agency...

Indonesia seeks stronger anti-terror law against IS 11 Oct 2016 - 03:08 pm

TUBAN, Indonesia: Law enforcers have reiterated their call for Indonesia’s anti-terror laws to be strengthened, warning of the threat posed by nationals who...

No forgiveness for brother who killed Pakistani star: Parents 11 Oct 2016 - 02:14 pm

Islamabad: The father of murdered Pakistani social media star Qandeel Baloch has vowed no forgiveness for his son, who killed his daughter on...

Jailed Chinese activist wins top rights prize 11 Oct 2016 - 01:06 pm

Geneva: A jailed scholar from China's mostly-Muslim Uighur minority was awarded the Martin Ennals Award for human rights defenders on Tuesday, a move...