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Non-essential petrol sales halted for two weeks in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has suspended sales of fuel for non-essential vehicles as it faces its worst...

Tokyo June heatwave worst since 1875 as power supply creaks under strain

Japan baked under scorching temperatures for a fourth successive day on Tuesday (Jun 28), as...

'Number one adviser': Philippine first lady to play key role

The Philippines' new first lady Louise Araneta-Marcos insists she has no interest in joining her...

Sri Lanka hikes fuel prices as US delegation arrives

Sri Lanka hiked fuel prices on Sunday (Jun 26), creating further pain for ordinary people...

Indonesia president to visit Ukraine, Russia on peace-building mission

Indonesian President Joko Widodo said on Sunday (Jun 26) he will urge his Russian and...

Japan's top court orders Twitter to delete posts on man's past arrest

Japan's top court on Friday overturned a lower court ruling that dismissed a man's demand...

Xi to visit Hong Kong for 25th anniversary of handover

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Hong Kong for the 25th anniversary of the city's...

Afghanistan earthquake kills at least 1,000, toll expected to rise

The death toll from an earthquake in Afghanistan on Wednesday (Jun 22) hit 1,000, disaster...

Singapore-Desaru ferry services to begin operating on Jul 7, tickets on sale starting Jun 30

A ferry service between Tanah Merah terminal in Singapore and Desaru Coast terminal in Johor...

At least 255 people killed in earthquake that struck eastern Paktika province in Afghanistan

Afghanistan's state-run news agency says at least 255 people were killed in an earthquake that...

Assam: India floods destroy millions of homes and dreams

"There was water everywhere, but not a single drop to drink."That is how Ronju Chowdhary...

Taiwan rattled by 6.0 magnitude quake, no immediate damage reported

Buildings shook briefly in Taipei on Monday (Jun 20) as a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck...

Southern China hit by severe rains, floods as 'dragon boat water' peaks

Vast tracts of southern China were pounded by severe storms, triggering flooding in cities and...

China announces new Hong Kong leader's cabinet

China unveiled on Sunday (Jun 19) a list of Hong Kong government officials in the...

Sri Lanka schools, government offices to shut as transport grinds to halt

Sri Lankan authorities on Friday (Jun 17) announced a two-week shutdown of government offices and...

North Korea expands work at nuclear test site to second tunnel: Report

North Korea appears to be expanding work at its nuclear test site to include a...