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China COVID cases hit fresh record high after weekend of protests

China has stuck with Xi's zero-COVID policy even as much of the world has lifted most restrictions

28 Nov 2022 10:20 AM

Kim vows North Korea to have world's most powerful nuclear force

Kim exhorted the scientists and workers to 'expand and bolster up the nuclear war deterrent of the country at an exceptionally rapid speed'

27 Nov 2022 1:25 PM

Protests over China’s COVID controls spread across country

President Xi Jinping’s government faces mounting anger at its 'zero-COVID' policy that has shut down access to areas throughout China

27 Nov 2022 11:33 AM

Reformist leader Anwar named prime minister of Malaysia

Anwar's Alliance of Hope led Saturday's election with 82 seats, short of the 112 needed for a majority

24 Nov 2022 12:49 PM

Nepal polls: PM Deuba wins from Dadeldhura; Nepali Congress ahead in election tally

Elections to the House of Representatives (HoR) and seven provincial assemblies were held on Sunday

23 Nov 2022 10:27 AM

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Indonesia quake death toll rises to 268; 151 still missing

In addition to those killed, authorities reported more than 300 people were seriously hurt and at least 600 more suffered minor injuries

22 Nov 2022 5:58 PM

At least 44 dead in Indonesia quake: local official

At least 44 people have been killed in the earthquake

21 Nov 2022 4:05 PM

PM Modi holds talks with British counterpart Sunak

After his talks with Sunak, Modi said India attaches great importance to the robust India-UK ties

16 Nov 2022 6:31 PM

India-ASEAN nations to enhance cooperation against terrorism

This year marks the 30th anniversary of India’s relations with Asean grouping and is being celebrated as the Asean-India Friendship Year

12 Nov 2022 7:51 PM

Israel's Netanyahu to receive mandate to form government

Sixty-four lawmakers recommended that President Isaac Herzog appoint Netanyahu to form a government

11 Nov 2022 7:12 PM

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Six dead after 6.3-magnitude earthquake shakes Nepal, strong tremors in Delhi

The Nepal Army has been mobilised in the affected areas to carry out the search and rescue operations, the officials said

09 Nov 2022 8:47 AM

India pushes Russia for 'return to talks, diplomacy' in Ukraine

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar once again conveyed India’s message to Russia that 'this is not an era of war'

09 Nov 2022 7:18 AM

Ex-PM Imran Khan recovers in hospital after assassination bid

The attack on Imran Khan's convoy, apparently by a lone gunman, killed one man and wounded at least 10 others

04 Nov 2022 4:11 PM

Imran Khan receives bullet injury after gunfire attack on his container: Reports

The incident occurred near Allahwala Chowk of Wazirabad town of Punjab when Khan was leading the protest march

03 Nov 2022 5:59 PM

Israel's Netanyahu appears to edge toward victory after vote

The early results also showed that Netanyahu had overcome his detractors, who claimed he was not fit to rule while on trial for corruption

02 Nov 2022 7:36 PM

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South Korea fires 3 test missiles in response to North launches

South Korea’s military said North Korea launched more than 10 missiles of various kinds off its eastern and western coasts

02 Nov 2022 10:31 AM

President Xi extends condolences to President Murmu, PM Modi over Guj bridge collapse

As many as 135 people have been killed in the Morbi bridge collapse tragedy and 170 others rescued

01 Nov 2022 4:53 PM

S. Korea in shock, grief as 151 die in Halloween crowd surge

Tens of thousands of people were believed to have gathered in Itaewon for festivities on Saturday night

30 Oct 2022 11:02 AM

Cyclone Sitrang hits Bangladesh, hundreds of thousands of people evacuated

At least five people had been killed in the districts of Barguna, Narail, Sirajganj and the island district of Bhola

25 Oct 2022 7:30 AM

Xi Jinping secures third term as China leader: State media

President Xi was picked as the party's general secretary for another five-year term in a closed-door vote

23 Oct 2022 11:31 AM

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