Chinese jets intercept US aircraft: reports

Two Chinese fighter jets intercepted an American military plane over the East China Sea, media in the United States have reported, citing
19 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Japan clears way for emperor's abdication

The Japanese government yesterday approved a one-off bill allowing ageing Emperor Akihito to step down from the Chrysanthemum
19 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Chinese attack copter makes maiden flight

China unveiled an indigenously developed attack helicopter yesterday as it eyes a lucrative export market and ramps up an ambitious
18 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Remove obstacles to good relationship

China's foreign minister urged South Korea's new government yesterday to remove "obstacles" to good relations amid Chinese anger at
18 May 2017, 18:00 PM

China, Asean agree framework

China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) took a step towards easing tensions in the South China Sea, state media
18 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Indian Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave dies

Indian Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave passes away in New Delhi this morning at the age of 60.
18 May 2017, 06:25 AM

India approves 10 nuclear reactors for power generation

India’s Union Cabinet approves the setting up of 10 indigenous pressurised heavy water reactors (PHWRs) for nuclear power generation. At present India generates 6,780 MW (6.78 gigawatts) from nuclear power but hopes to dramatically expand its capacity to 63 GW by 2032.
18 May 2017, 04:48 AM

India beats US in latest renewable energy index

India is ranked second after China in latest "renewable energy country attractiveness" index from Ernst & Young. The US which was number two last year has slid down to number three position and Germany maintained its number four position.
18 May 2017, 04:07 AM

'High possibility' of war

South Korean President Moon Jae-In warned yesterday there was a "high possibility" of military clashes along the border with North
17 May 2017, 18:00 PM

UNSC vows tough sanctions

The UN Security Council has strongly condemned North Korea's latest ballistic missile test and vowed strong measures, including
16 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Experts suspect N Korea link

Security researchers investigating the massive cyberattack campaign that sparked havoc in computer systems worldwide have reported
16 May 2017, 18:00 PM

MPs reject Duterte's impeachment

Philippine lawmakers yesterday rejected an impeachment complaint against President Rodrigo Duterte that accused
15 May 2017, 18:00 PM

India asks ICJ to bar Pak from executing 'spy'

India asked World Court judges yesterday to order Pakistan to stay the execution of an Indian citizen Islamabad says is a
15 May 2017, 18:00 PM

EU pushes for aid access in Myanmar

A senior European Union official has urged Myanmar to allow full aid access to the north of Rakhine state, where
15 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Will frame a law if SC bans triple talaq: India govt

The government yesterday told the Supreme Court that it will come out with a law to regulate marriage and divorce
15 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Xi decries protectionism

President Xi Jinping criticised protectionism yesterday at a summit positioning China as a champion of globalisation,
15 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Train routes, sea ports

China yesterday opened its Silk Road summit to showcase its ambitious plans to revive ancient trade routes from Asia to Europe and
14 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Researcher finds 'kill switch'

A cybersecurity researcher appears to have discovered a "kill switch" that can prevent the spread of the WannaCry ransomware -- for
13 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Manila-Beijing talks next week

The Philippines and China will open bilateral talks on their dispute over the South China Sea next week, Manila's ambassador to Beijing
13 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Thailand gives Facebook deadline to block content

Social network operator ordered to take down web pages deemed illegal by Thailand government.
13 May 2017, 07:33 AM