World / Asia

Taiwan promises quick fix to COVID testing issue after criticism 23 May 2021 - 11:54 pm

TAIPEI - Taiwan's health minister promised on Sunday to resolve a logjam with reporting positive COVID-19 tests after abruptly raising case numbers, a...

Indian state unable to obtain COVID-19 shots directly from Moderna 23 May 2021 - 08:07 pm

MUMBAI - An Indian state looking to procure COVID-19 shots to combat a nationwide surge in infections on Sunday said that U.S. vaccine...

Indian Olympic medalist Kumar arrested over death of fellow wrestler 23 May 2021 - 07:59 pm

NEW DELHI - Two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar was arrested on Sunday in connection with the murder of a fellow Indian wrestler, Delhi...

Bangladeshi journalist known for unearthing graft gets bail 23 May 2021 - 03:29 pm

Dhaka, Bangladesh: A Bangladeshi journalist who is known for her strong reporting on official corruption was released from jail Sunday, hours after a...

India's capital Delhi to ease COVID-19 restrictions as cases drop 23 May 2021 - 02:19 pm

New Delhi: India's capital New Delhi will start relaxing its strict coronavirus lockdown next week if new cases continue to drop in the...

Cold weather in China kills 21 in ultramarathon, sparks outrage 23 May 2021 - 10:32 am

Beijing: Twenty-one people were killed when extremely cold weather struck during an ultramarathon in rugged Gansu province in northwestern China, sparking public outrage...

Thailand finds first local cases of South African COVID-19 variant, scientists say 22 May 2021 - 05:49 pm

BANGKOK: Thailand has detected the first local cases of the coronavirus variant discovered in South Africa, a group of scientists said on Saturday,...

2 separate China quakes cause damage; 3 dead, dozens hurt 22 May 2021 - 02:27 pm

BEIJING: A strong, shallow earthquake shook southwestern China near the border with Myanmar, killing at least three people and injuring more than two...

Singapore sees first case of school-based Covid transmission 22 May 2021 - 12:45 pm

Singapore reported its first case of school-based Covid-19 transmission as an outbreak in the city-state showed little signs of abating. A student at...

Nepal president dissolves parliament, new election in November 22 May 2021 - 12:01 pm

Kathmandu: Nepal plunged into fresh political turmoil on Saturday as President Bidya Devi Bhandari dissolved parliament and fixed general elections in November amid...

Philippines and China hold 'friendly and candid' talks on South China Sea 22 May 2021 - 11:37 am

Manila: The Philippines and China held "friendly and candid" talks on the South China Sea, the Philippines' foreign ministry said on Saturday, days...

Myanmar junta leader says Suu Kyi will soon appear 22 May 2021 - 11:13 am

Myanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing said deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi was healthy at home and would appear in court in...

Thailand reports 1st cases of Indian coronavirus variant 21 May 2021 - 03:38 pm

BANGKOK, Thailand: Thailand on Friday said it has detected its first locally transmitted cases of the coronavirus variant discovered in India, as it...

Roadside bomb kills 6 in Pakistan 21 May 2021 - 02:10 pm

QUETTA, Pakistan: Six people were killed and several others were wounded Friday when a powerful roadside bomb exploded near a vehicle carrying a...

India and Pfizer at impasse over vaccine indemnity demand -sources 21 May 2021 - 01:12 pm

NEW DELHI/NEW YORK - Pfizer and the Indian government are at loggerheads over a demand by the U.S. drugmaker for legal protection from...

Thailand sees first local cases of Indian COVID-19 variant 21 May 2021 - 12:43 pm

BANGKOK - Thailand has detected its first 15 domestically transmitted cases of the highly infectious COVID-19 variant first found in India, authorities said...