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India's parliament begins voting for new president

India's parliament began voting on Monday (Jul 18) for a new president, with a female...

U.S. lawyer who represented Khashoggi detained in UAE, rights group says

United Arab Emirates authorities have detained Asim Ghafoor, a U.S. citizen and civil rights attorney...

Sri Lanka's ousted president says he 'took all possible steps' to prevent crisis

Sri Lanka’s ousted president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled overseas this week to escape a popular...

Saudi Arabia: Biden raised Khashoggi murder with crown prince

US President Joe Biden says he raised the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi during a...

MI5, FBI chiefs warn over China in rare joint address

The heads of MI5 and the Federal Bureau of Investigation warned on Wednesday (Jul 6)...

Inspired by Ukraine, civilians study urban warfare in Taiwan

Dressed in military camouflage with an assault rifle at the ready, "Prof" Yeh peers from...

South Korea's Yoon warns of stern retaliation in case of North Korea's provocation

South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol ordered the military on Wednesday (Jul 6) to "promptly and...

China sees record rains, heat as weather turns volatile

From the snowcapped peaks of Tibet to the tropical island of Hainan, China is sweltering...

Heatwaves expected to sweep northern China in next two weeks

Heatwaves are predicted to sweep through northern China in the next two weeks, with more...

China downgrades Typhoon Chaba but heavy rain to fall in several provinces

Typhoon Chaba weakened into a tropical depression, but it is still expected to bring heavy...

Taliban's large gathering ends with calls for international recognition

A Taliban-run gathering of thousands of male religious and ethnic leaders ended on Saturday (Jul...

China lashed by year's first typhoon, record rains forecast

China's first typhoon of the year brought gales and rain to its southern shores on...

Jakarta people are digging their own wells for water, but this makes the city sink faster

After years of putting up with occasionally poor water quality and supply disruptions of piped...

Sales begin for Singapore-Desaru Ferry, return tickets going for S$118

Tickets for the ferry ride between Singapore’s Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Desaru Coast Ferry...

Hong Kong on high alert as Xi Jinping visit expected for handover anniversary

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit Hong Kong on Thursday (Jun 30), prompting...

Japan's June heatwave sizzles into hottest day, crunch time for power supply

 Japan braced on Wednesday (Jun 29) for its hottest day yet of a record-breaking June...