World / Asia

Thailand in mourning: A primer for visitors 16 Oct 2016 - 10:16 am

Bangkok: With Thailand grieving the death of beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the famous welcome extended to visitors in the "Land of Smiles" will...

Modi hosts BRICS leaders amid bloc's economic woes 16 Oct 2016 - 10:02 am

Benaulim, India: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted leaders of the BRICS emerging powers on Sunday at a summit seeking to strengthen trade...

Swimmer dies in Hong Kong harbour race: reports 16 Oct 2016 - 09:28 am

Hong Kong: A swimmer drowned Sunday in Hong Kong and another was left in critical condition as they took part in the city's...

Philippines evacuates thousands as typhoon slams northern region 16 Oct 2016 - 08:40 am

Manila: The Philippines evacuated almost 12,500 people before a Category 3 typhoon hit land early on Sunday, dumping heavy rains and unleashing strong...

Australian, NZ carriers ban recalled Samsung phone 16 Oct 2016 - 08:32 am

Sydney: Australian and New Zealand airlines barred the recalled Samsung Note 7 from all planes starting Sunday citing its "potential fire risk", after...

Xi, Modi hold talks amid India frustrations 15 Oct 2016 - 06:57 pm

Benaulim, India: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed during talks late Saturday to work to resolve recent frustrations...

Singapore Airlines bans Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on its flights 15 Oct 2016 - 04:29 pm

SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines said on Saturday it has banned Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 mobile phones from all its flights and any passenger carrying...

Floods kill 11 people in central Vietnam, storm approaching 15 Oct 2016 - 04:04 pm

HANOI: Floods in Vietnam's four central provinces have killed at least 11 people and displaced thousands, with a storm in the South China...

Pakistan police arrest teacher, preacher for blasphemy 15 Oct 2016 - 03:54 pm

Islamabad: A teacher and a Sufi preacher have been arrested on blasphemy charges in two separate incidents in Pakistan, police said Saturday. The...

Stampede kills 19 pilgrims in ancient Indian city 15 Oct 2016 - 03:24 pm

NEW DELHI: At least 19 people died in a stampede in the ancient northern Indian city of Varanasi on Saturday, officials said. Panic...

12 killed in stampede at religious gathering in India 15 Oct 2016 - 01:26 pm

Lucknow, India: A stampede at a religious gathering in northern India killed 12 people Saturday as they rushed to pay their respects to...

Gas explosion kills 7 in southwest China's coal mine 15 Oct 2016 - 01:04 pm

Beijing: Seven people have been killed after a gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s southwest Guizhou province. The local government said...

India, Russia sign 16 agreements across multiple sectors 15 Oct 2016 - 12:57 pm

Benaulim: India and Russia on Saturday signed 16 agreements across multiple sectors following delegation-level talks co-chairedd by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian...

New refugees from Nauru expected in Cambodia next week 15 Oct 2016 - 12:23 pm

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia: The three latest refugees detained on Nauru to volunteer for resettlement in Cambodia could be arriving as early as this...

200-ton jade stone found in north Myanmar 15 Oct 2016 - 12:07 pm

YANGON, Myanmar: An enormous jade boulder that weighs up to 192 tons has been found in Myanmar’s restive Kachin State, officials said Saturday....

Thailand warns on prices as mourners buy black garments 15 Oct 2016 - 11:01 am

Bangkok: Thai authorities have warned traders not to take advantage of shoppers flocking to buy black shirts to mourn King Bhumibol Adulyadej and...

Philippines faces 'most damaging typhoon': forecaster 15 Oct 2016 - 10:20 am

Manila: The Philippines faces what could be "the most damaging" storm this year as Typhoon Sarika headed for the archipelago's heavily-populated main island,...

Modi, Putin set to sign energy deals ahead of BRICS 15 Oct 2016 - 09:20 am

Benaulim, India: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to sign lucrative energy and defence deals Saturday, aimed...