Kansas shooting raises fears with local Indian-Americans

The shooting death of an Indian engineer and the wounding of another man in a possible hate crime at a Kansas bar raises fears among members of the area's fast-growing Indian-American community.
26 February 2017, 07:22 AM

Boxing: Pacquiao to fight Britain's Khan in April

Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao and British fighter Amir Khan confirmed separately on Sunday that they would face each other on April 23 after weeks of conflicting reports.
26 February 2017, 07:20 AM

Thousands protest against Duterte

Ex-Philippine leader Benigno Aquino joined thousands of people on the streets of Manila yesterday as protests broke out against
25 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Suspect 'was paid $90'

An Indonesian woman being held over the assassination of Kim Jong-Nam yesterday said she had been paid just RM400 ($90) for taking part in what she thought was a TV prank show, a senior diplomat reportedly told media.
25 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Philippine drug war critic arrested, but defiant

The highest-profile critic of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's brutal drug war was yesterday arrested on charges she said were
24 February 2017, 18:00 PM

4 Indonesians wealthier than poorest 100m

The four richest Indonesians are wealthier than the poorest 100 million people in the country, a study has found, highlighting how
23 February 2017, 18:32 PM

N Korea lashes Malaysia

North Korea's state media broke a 10-day silence yesterday on the murder of Kim Jong-Un's half brother, launching a ferocious
23 February 2017, 18:23 PM

Court orders arrest of Duterte's critic

An arrest warrant was issued yesterday for the highest-profile opponent of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's brutal war on drugs,
23 February 2017, 18:08 PM

7 Earth-like planets discovered around single star

Researchers announce the stunning discovery of seven Earth-like planets orbiting a small star in our galaxy, opening up the most promising hunting ground so far for life beyond the Solar System.
23 February 2017, 04:31 AM

Khmer Rouge cadre given clean chit

A UN-backed court yesterday dismissed a case against a former Khmer Rouge cadre charged with crimes against humanity, highlighting
22 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Asean concerned about China's militarisation

Southeast Asian countries see China's installation of weapons systems in the South China Sea as "very unsettling" and have urged
21 February 2017, 18:09 PM

Myanmar probes murder of 4 in Rakhine

Myanmar police are investigating the murder of four people in northern Rakhine state, the government said yesterday. The corpses of
21 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Kids’ picture books illustrate need to prepare for disasters

Increasing children’s knowledge of disasters through picture books and expanding their imagination is expected to enable them to react appropriately in times of emergency.
21 February 2017, 05:18 AM

Diplomatic row escalates

North Korea and Malaysia yesterday exchanged barbs over the investigation into the killing of leader Kim Jong-Un's brother, as
20 February 2017, 18:15 PM

Malaysia arrests North Korean in Kim killing

Malaysian police yesterday said they had arrested a North Korean man over the assassination of Kim Jong-Un's brother, as relations
18 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Qatar funds to ensure better care for Rohingyas in Malaysia

Some 56,000 Rohingya refugees living in Malaysia will be given access to education, training and healthcare using funds contributed by the Qatar government.
18 February 2017, 05:57 AM

Dwarf planet boasts organic compounds, raising prospect of life

A NASA spacecraft has detected carbon-based materials, similar to what may have been the building blocks for life on Earth, on the Texas-sized dwarf planet Ceres that orbits between Mars and Jupiter in the main asteroid belt, scientists says.
18 February 2017, 05:29 AM

Ex-VP of China's top court jailed for life

The former vice president of China's highest court was jailed yesterday for taking more than $16 million in bribes, the most senior
16 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Ex-army officer ordered Muslim lawyer's murder

A former military officer ordered the murder of a prominent Muslim lawyer and adviser to de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar
16 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Fatal female assassins

North Korean female assassins, armed with good looks and poison tools, are now the weapon of choice for a ruthless regime stalking
16 February 2017, 18:00 PM