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Veteran Hong Kong activists on trial over large democracy rally

Veteran Hong Kong activists went on trial on Tuesday (Feb 16) for organising one of...

At least 9 dead, 10 missing after landslide in Indonesia

Torrential rains triggered a landslide found on Indonesia’s primary island of Java, killing at least...

PM Muhyiddin and frontliners to be the first ever to receive COVID-19 vaccine in Malaysia; nationwide roll-out starts on Feb 26

Malaysian Primary Minister Muhyiddin Yassin will have the COVID-19 vaccine alongside frontliners on Feb 26,...

Bangladesh to move extra Rohingya Muslims to distant island, despite outcry

Bangladesh is moving 3,000-4,000 more Rohingya Muslim refugees to a remote Bay of Bengal island...

Japan wellbeing ministry says it has approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

Japan's health ministry stated on Sunday (Feb 14) that it provides officially accepted Pfizer's COVID-19...

Thailand defends decision never to sign up for COVID-19 vaccine alliance

The Thai government on Sunday (Feb 14) defended its decision never to join the World...

South Korea eases COVID-19 curbs, to announce vaccine plan

South Korea eased a few of its strictest social distancing guidelines for businesses on Mon...

Thai protesters go back to the streets calling intended for royal reforms

Thai protesters scaled a massive Bangkok monument in Saturday (Feb 13), draping it in a...

Japan quake delivers rear memories of deadly 2011 tsunami

The stench of alcohol filled the tiny bar on Sunday (Feb 14) as Aoi Hoshino...

Strong quake hits off Japan coast, triggering blackouts

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 hit off the coastline of eastern...

Trains halted, ratings injured due to Japan cleans up after strong quake in Fukushima

Trains were halted above a broad swath of northeastern Japan on Sunday (Feb 14) after...

Teen's rape and murder sparks outcry, protest found in Nepal

A huge selection of Nepalis staged a good mock funeral procession found in the capital...

US says North Korea an urgent priority for the United States

North Korea's nuclear weapon and ballistic missile programmes are an urgent priority for the United...

Pickled natural fish and stuffed tofu: Young chef really wants to inspire Indonesians to take pleasure from local cuisine

When “Indonesian food” is mentioned, most foreigners would probably think of ubiquitous staples like nasi...

Myanmar protesters block arrests as UN needs Aung San Suu Kyi's release

Opposition to Myanmar's new army regime intensified on Saturday (Feb 13) due to spontaneous neighbourhood...

Myanmar faces European force at UN to condemn coup

The United Nations' top human being rights body is to look at a resolution on...