World / Asia

Philippine president orders review of flood control projects in wake of severe flooding 28 Jul 2025 - 08:10 pm

Manila: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday ordered a review of flood control projects built over the past three years, following recent...

Four killed in landslide as heavy rain drenches northern China 28 Jul 2025 - 03:01 pm

Miyun, China: Torrential rain soaking northern China triggered a deadly landslide, burst riverbanks and washed away cars on Monday, with thousands of people...

Thailand and Cambodia agree to 'unconditional' ceasefire 28 Jul 2025 - 01:46 pm

Putrajaya, Malaysia: Thailand and Cambodia will enter into an unconditional ceasefire starting at midnight on Monday, Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced. "Both...

Gunman kills five in 'mass shooting' in Thai capital: police 28 Jul 2025 - 12:07 pm

Bangkok: A gunman killed five security guards and wounded one other person in a mass shooting at a popular fresh food market in...

Workers rescue lady driver who fell into sinkhole in Tanjong Katong, Singapore 28 Jul 2025 - 10:52 am

Doha: A dramatic rescue operation unfolded on Saturday, July 26, as a female driver was saved by nearby workers after her car plunged...

Afghan police foil attempt to smuggle 2,400 sheep across border 28 Jul 2025 - 08:00 am

Kabul: Afghan police have foiled an attempt to smuggle 2,400 sheep out of the southern Kandahar province and abroad, the provincial department of...

Cambodia postpones high school exit exam due to border clashes 28 Jul 2025 - 06:00 am

Phnom Penh: Cambodia has decided to postpone a Grade 12 annual exam across the country due to the ongoing border conflict with Thailand,...

Australian researchers' discovery could lead to more effective cancer treatment 28 Jul 2025 - 04:15 am

Canberra:Australian scientists have discovered a new target protein that could enable more precise and effective treatments for Hodgkin Lymphoma, a common blood cancer....

Hong Kong chief executive attends policy address district forum 28 Jul 2025 - 04:00 am

Hong Kong: John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), on Sunday led his team of 21 principal officials...

Laos urges vigilance as dengue risk rises amid persistent rainfall 28 Jul 2025 - 03:00 am

Vientiane: As persistent rainfall continues across Laos, health authorities urge the public to remain alert and take preventive measures against dengue fever. Although...

Thai acting PM to discuss Thai-Cambodian border issue in Malaysia: government spokesman 28 Jul 2025 - 12:00 am

Bangkok: Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai will lead a delegation to Malaysia for discussions on the Thai-Cambodian border issue, a Thai government...

US tariffs to hurt Bangladeshi economy, ADB warns 27 Jul 2025 - 08:10 pm

Dhaka: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has warned that tariffs imposed by the United States could negatively impact the Bangladeshi economy. The Manila-based...

Thai air force destroys 2 Cambodian military targets Thai state media 27 Jul 2025 - 07:50 pm

Bangkok: The Thai air force sent two F-16s and two Gripens fighters to attack Cambodian military targets at around 1100 a.m. local time...

Six crushed to death in India temple stampede 27 Jul 2025 - 02:17 pm

Haridwar, India: At least six people were crushed to death at a popular Hindu temple in northern India's Uttarakhand state on Sunday, officials...

China's Village Super League resumes after floods 27 Jul 2025 - 05:00 am

Guiyang: China's Village Super League, also known as Cun Chao, resumed in Rongjiang County, Guizhou province on Saturday after a month-long suspension caused...

Pakistan seizes over 1,076 kg drugs, arrests 33 suspects 27 Jul 2025 - 03:00 am

Islamabad: Pakistan's Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) seized over 1,076 kg of narcotics and arrested 33 suspects during a series of operations across the country...