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Saudi-led coalition to probe Yemen air raid

A Saudi-led Arab military coalition said on Friday it would investigate an airstrike that killed...

China delays mosque demolition after protest

Authorities in northern China delayed the demolition of a massive mosque on Saturday (Aug 11)...

My Japanology / Family stores in Tokyo evoke childhood scenes in Lima

The Japan NewsThe Andean nation of Peru boasts civilizations spanning thousands of years. It is...

Aiming for the stars: Team Singapore’s first ever paraglider eyes a medal at Asian Games

On top of leaping off a ridge with about 20kg of equipment, Jessica Goh has...

U.S. ups metal tariffs on Turkey

U.S. President Donald Trump intensified his spat with Turkey on Friday by imposing higher tariffs...

Young brothers drown during swimming outing with friends in Malaysia

KUANTAN, Pahang: A mother in Malaysia lost two of her sons in a drowning incident...

Trump's pressure on trade may force China to act faster on reforms, analysts say

U.S. trade pressure on China could push Beijing to speed up efforts to restructure its...

Pakistan: Imran Khan gives written apology to EC for violating electoral code

Pakistan Prime Minister-in-waiting Imran Khan on Friday submitted a written apology and an affidavit to...

Indonesia does not have enough prisons to cope with increasing number of extremist detainees

Indonesia does not have enough maximum security facilities to hold a dramatically increased number of...

China will buy Turkey on the cheap

Like the fall of the Ottoman Empire after World War I, Turkey’s present financial collapse...

US launches airstrikes as Taliban attack Afghan city

US forces launched airstrikes on Friday to counter a major Taliban assault on an Afghan...

Israel hits Gaza after Hamas rocket attack

Israel struck targets in the Gaza Strip after dozens of rockets were launched Wednesday from...

Pakistan: EC to hear case against Imran Khan for controversial vote casting

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday will hear the case against Pakistan Prime...

This new urban jungle in Singapore could be the future of eco-friendly buildings

Facebook and Prudential are among a number of multinational companies that have moved to a...

Malaysia told to stop 'policing' women's clothing with dress code plan

The Malaysian government's plan to introduce a dress code for Muslim women in the workplace...

Turkey seeks financing from China, says Erdogan

Speaking in Ankara on Wednesday, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that Turkey will issue...