India toxic alcohol toll rises to 99

At least 99 people have died and scores have been hospitalised in northern India after drinking toxic alcohol, triggering a crackdown
11 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Malaysia court delays Najib's trial

Former Malaysian premier Najib Razak's trial over a massive financial scandal that contributed to his government's downfall was
11 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Myanmar cops arrest French national

Myanmar police have arrested a French national in the capital, Naypyitaw, police and France's embassy said yesterday, after the man
11 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Acting Pentagon chief supports Kabul role

Acting US defence secretary Patrick Shanahan arrived in Afghanistan yesterday and said it was important the Afghan government is
11 February 2019, 18:00 PM

A 'remarkable breakthrough' for peace

The agreement for a second summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un was a "remarkable breakthrough" for peace negotiations on
11 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Thai junta quashes coup rumour as 'fake news'

Thailand's junta chief yesterday dismissed rumours of an impending coup as "fake news", as speculation ricocheted across a kingdom
11 February 2019, 18:00 PM

China rejects Turkey criticism on Uighurs

China yesterday hit back at Turkish criticism over its treatment of Uighurs and denied Ankara's claim that a renowned poet from the
11 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Thai election panel disqualifies Princess Ubolratana as PM candidate

Thailand's Election Commission disqualifies the sister of the king from running for prime minister, ending a stunning, short-lived candidacy for a populist party after King Maha Vajiralongkorn called the bid "inappropriate".
11 February 2019, 09:05 AM

Frenchman arrested for flying drone over Myanmar parliament

A French tourist has been arrested for flying a drone near Myanmar's parliament in the capital Naypyidaw, the French embassy and local police confirms, under a law that could see him imprisoned for up to three years.
11 February 2019, 08:18 AM

Child Marriage of Rohingya girl stopped in Malaysia

The wedding dinner is being prepared for about 100 guests. But the police knocked on the door as the bride was an 11-year-old girl who was about to be married off to a man 10 years older than her.
10 February 2019, 12:15 PM

Thai party to comply with royal order against princess' PM candidacy

The Thai Raksa Chart party says it will obey a command from the king blocking the candidacy of Princess Ubolratana for prime minister, in a dramatic reversal only a day after putting her forward for the position.
9 February 2019, 04:32 AM

15 killed as China celebrates New Year

Fifteen people were killed in China on the night of the Lunar New Year in two family tragedies, after one man started a fire and another went on a knife rampage.
8 February 2019, 18:00 PM

WHAT IT MEANS?

Shortly after the Thai Raksa Chart party announced Ubolratana's candidacy for premier, junta leader Prayut Chan-O-Cha said he would also stand for the post -- for a political grouping aligned
8 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Myanmar: UN expert welcomes move to amend constitution

The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, who has been critical of failing democratic reforms in the country, welcomes the establishment of a parliamentary committee to amend the problematic constitution.
7 February 2019, 10:11 AM

Cambodia warns tourists over use of fake visa websites

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia urges tourists to avoid websites offering e-visas for the country after receiving fresh reports of tourists being ripped off and losing their money.
7 February 2019, 07:57 AM

'Stay out of politics' Pakistan SC tells powerful military

Pakistan's top court warns the military and intelligence agencies they must not exceed their mandate and meddle in politics, an apparent rebuke over their handling of Islamist protests in 2017.
7 February 2019, 07:03 AM

Malaysia ranks 1st in world's best healthcare

With a score of 95 points out of 100, Malaysia has been ranked first as the world's best in healthcare with its world-class healthcare services and sophisticated infrastructure.
7 February 2019, 05:25 AM

Parliament approves panel to discuss amendment

Myanmar's parliament yesterday voted to set up a committee to discuss amending the country's constitution, despite objections by military-aligned lawmakers against a move that is likely to challenge the army's power.
6 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Japan earthquake and tsunami fear heightens after oarfish sightings

The sightings of several oarfish measuring nearly four meters off Imizu Port in Japan’s Toyama prefecture raise an alarm that an earthquake and tsunami may be coming.
6 February 2019, 08:54 AM

Myanmar parliament approves panel to discuss constitution despite military protest

Myanmar's parliament votes to set up a committee to discuss amending the country's constitution, despite objections by military-aligned lawmakers against a move that is likely to challenge the army's power.
6 February 2019, 06:59 AM