World / Asia

Microsoft seizes web domains used by North Korean hackers 31 Dec 2019 - 09:46 am

Washington - Microsoft said Monday it obtained a court order allowing it to seize web domains used by North Korean hacking groups to...

China's First Solar Thermal Power Station Begins Operations 31 Dec 2019 - 09:27 am

Beijing - The first solar thermal power station in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region went into operation, Xinhua news agency reported. The...

Raging wildfires trap 4,000 at Australian town's waterfront 31 Dec 2019 - 08:52 am

Perth, Australia - Wildfires burning across Australia's two most-populous states trapped residents of a seaside town in apocalyptic conditions Tuesday and were feared...

Use of facial recognition in Delhi rally sparks privacy fears 30 Dec 2019 - 08:31 pm

MUMBAI: Police in Delhi used facial recognition software to screen crowds at a recent political rally - a first for India - raising...

Australian authorities ask thousands of residents to evacuate eastern areas of Victoria 30 Dec 2019 - 05:55 pm

Canberra: Australian authorities on Monday have told thousands of visitors and residents in East Gippsland, Victoria, to leave immediately as a bushfire threat...

New Year's fireworks OK'd in Sydney as wildfire risk worsens 30 Dec 2019 - 11:54 am

Perth, Australia - Sydney will set off its iconic New Year's fireworks display after being granted an exemption to a total fire ban...

Earthquake Hits South Korea's Southeastern Region 30 Dec 2019 - 09:18 am

Seoul - A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit the South Korea's southeastern region early Monday, South Korean Meteorological Administration (KMA) said. The quake occurred...

Chinese court sentences 'gene-editing' scientist to three years in prison 30 Dec 2019 - 09:14 am

Beijing - A Chinese court sentenced the scientist who created the world's first "gene-edited" babies to three years in prison on Monday, according...

US promises action on any North Korea missile test: White House 29 Dec 2019 - 07:12 pm

WASHINGTON: The United States would be very disappointed if North Korea tested a long-range or nuclear missile and would take appropriate action as...

Why India's new citizenship plans are stirring protests 29 Dec 2019 - 05:24 pm

MUMBAI: Thousands of Indians have been protesting against a new citizenship law as well as possible plans for a National Register of Citizens...

Taliban attack kills 17 militia in northern Afghanistan 29 Dec 2019 - 12:59 pm

KABUL, Afghanistan: A Taliban attack in northern Afghanistan killed at least 17 local militiamen, an Afghan official said Sunday. The attack apparently targeted...

Cold snap kills 50 in Bangladesh 29 Dec 2019 - 12:14 pm

DHAKA: At least 50 people have died in Bangladesh as cold weather continues to sweep across the country, heath officials said. The country's...

Tourists stay away from Taj Mahal, other Indian attractions as protests flare 29 Dec 2019 - 10:30 am

Mumbai - India's tourism industry has been hit by a wave of violent anti-government protests against a new citizenship law that have rocked...

Two dead, 2,500 seek emergency shelter in cyclone-battered Fiji 29 Dec 2019 - 09:05 am

Wellington - Tropical Cyclone Sarai was moving slowly away from Fiji on Sunday, leaving two people dead and more than 2,500 needing emergency...

Philippines Christmas typhoon death toll climbs to 41 29 Dec 2019 - 08:53 am

Manila - The number of deaths from a powerful storm that hit the Philippines on Christmas has climbed to 41, authorities said Sunday,...

Police use face-recognition software as India protests intensify 28 Dec 2019 - 11:15 am

Indian police have started using facial-recognition software to screen large crowds as protests over a new religion-based citizenship law intensify, the Indian Express...