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Police to question Malaysia's Anwar over sexual assault claim

Anwar Ibrahim, in line to take over Malaysia's premiership, will be called in for questioning...

Trans woman puts Chinese law to the test in landmark case

Earlier this year, shortly after completing gender-reassignment surgery, a Chinese transgender woman surnamed Yang was...

Polio virus probably came from outside Malaysia, says health minister

The polio virus that infected a three-month-old Malaysian boy from Sabah is suspected to have...

Pakistan: Lahore HC to hear Maryam's petition for removal of name from ECL today

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday will hear a petition filed by Pakistan Muslim...

World's first Warner Bros hotel to open in Abu Dhabi

The world’s first Warner Bros-branded hotel is set to open in Abu Dhabi in 2021.A...

Nawaz Sharif likely to be shifted to US for better treatment

Pakistan's ailing former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, who is currently undergoing treatment in London, may...

Lanka firmly committed to SAARC, says Gotabaya Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka remains firmly committed to the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Charter...

Health experts warn of emerging threat of Nipah virus

A deadly virus called Nipah carried by bats has already caused human outbreaks across South...

Malaysia's ruling party makes fresh push for Anwar to take over as PM

Leaders of Malaysia's ruling party on Sunday (Dec 8) renewed a push for Anwar Ibrahim...

Malaysia reports first case of polio since 1992

A three-month-old Malaysian infant has been diagnosed with polio, the first case reported in the...

US Bill on Xinjiang violates international law, region's governor says

Recent US legislation on Xinjiang is a severe violation of international law and gross interference...

Hong Kong protesters aim for massive turnout at rare sanctioned march

Hong Kong protesters are hoping to get out huge crowds later on Sunday (Dec 8)...

Pakistani-American journalist Amna Nawaz selected to moderate US presidential debate

Amna Nawaz, a Pakistani-American journalist, has become the first South Asian American scribe to be...

North Korea says it carried out 'very important test' at its long-range rocket launch site

North Korea said Sunday it carried out a “very important test” at its long-range rocket...

Indian police investigated over killings of rape suspects

A top Indian rights group launched an investigation Saturday (Dec 7) into a police shooting...

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi prepares to take on Rohingya genocide lawsuit in The Hague

From democracy champion to defending Myanmar against genocide charges, the shock decision by civilian leader...