World / Asia

Hong Kong anti-corruption watchdog arrests 8 over deadly fire 28 Nov 2025 - 04:27 pm

Hong Kong: Hong Kong's anti-corruption watchdog said it arrested eight people on Friday in connection with a deadly housing estate fire that killed...

ICC rejects release for Philippines ex-president Duterte 28 Nov 2025 - 02:07 pm

The Hague: The International Criminal Court on Friday rejected a request by former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte to be released from detention ahead...

Court clears South Korean worker of stealing 73-cent snacks 28 Nov 2025 - 01:48 pm

Seoul: A worker accused of "stealing" snacks worth less than a dollar in South Korea has finally been acquitted after a legal battle...

Human washing machine goes on sale in Japan 28 Nov 2025 - 01:19 pm

Tokyo: After wowing World Expo visitors, a human washing machine is now on sale in Japan, a company spokeswoman said Friday. Users lie...

Synchronised steps: Japan walking art tradition marches on 28 Nov 2025 - 01:05 pm

Yokohama, Japan: Shoes squeaking in perfect unison, dozens of Japanese students move in formation through a Yokohama sports hall in training for a...

Thai police apologise for AI-modified flood relief image 28 Nov 2025 - 11:46 am

Bangkok: Thai border police have apologised for publishing an AI-modified image showing flood relief rescuers in combat gear and wielding automatic weapons in...

Over 70 shark, ray species win new wildlife trade protections 28 Nov 2025 - 11:26 am

Bangkok: The world's top wildlife trade organisation increased protections on Friday for more than 70 species of sharks and rays, in a move...

China says humanoid robot buzz carries bubble risk 28 Nov 2025 - 08:15 am

Beijing: More than 150 Chinese companies are making humanoid robots but a market bubble risks forming in the rapidly growing futuristic industry, a...

Thai city morgue exceeds capacity after flooding: medic 28 Nov 2025 - 08:06 am

Bangkok: The main facility receiving bodies of flood victims in southern Thailand has filled up, prompting authorities to bring in three refrigerated trucks,...

'Dad, there's a fire': survivors recount deadly Hong Kong blaze 27 Nov 2025 - 04:36 pm

Hong Kong: Hong Kong's worst fire in almost 80 years killed at least 65 people in an eight-building apartment complex, with more than...

Truly severe' floods overwhelm Southeast Asia 27 Nov 2025 - 04:10 pm

Kangar, Malaysia Authorities across Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia worked on Thursday to reach residents trapped in floods that have killed dozens of people...

Hong Kong high-rise fire kills at least 44, still burning 27 Nov 2025 - 08:13 am

Hong Kong: Firefighters were still dousing a devastating fire Thursday which ripped through a Hong Kong high-rise complex, killing at least 44 people...

Firefighters battle blaze at Hong Kong housing blocks 26 Nov 2025 - 01:14 pm

Hong Kong: Flames burned on parts of several Hong Kong apartment buildings on Wednesday after fire spread on bamboo scaffolding, with local media...

Bangladesh authorities seize 10kgs gold from Hasina's bank lockers 26 Nov 2025 - 01:10 pm

Dhaka: Anti-corruption authorities in Bangladesh have seized about 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of gold worth about $1.3 million from bank lockers belonging to...

Thai court issues arrest warrant for Miss Universe co-owner 26 Nov 2025 - 12:02 pm

Bangkok, Thailand: A Thai court has issued an arrest warrant for the media mogul co-owner of the Miss Universe beauty pageant over alleged...

Floods and landslides kill eight in Indonesia 26 Nov 2025 - 08:07 am

Jakarta: Floods and landslides killed at least eight people and injured dozens after torrential rains struck Indonesia's island of Sumatra, a disaster official...

Chinese company donates laptops, anti-malaria drugs in southern Benin 25 Nov 2025 - 06:22 pm

Abomey-Calavi, Benin:A Chinese company on Tuesday donated several batches of information technology (IT) equipment and anti-malaria drugs to the University Hospital of Abomey-Calavi/So-Ava...