Asia

Sydney: The lights were switched off around the world at 8:30pm on Saturday evening, to mark the 10th annual Earth Hour, and to draw attention to climate...

Boao (China): The world's major nations are responsible for maintaining global peace, and all countries should remain committed to a road of stable and...

Hong Kong: A small electoral college chooses a new Hong Kong leader on Sunday amid accusations of meddling by Beijing, denying the Chinese-ruled financial...

Dhaka:At least two civilians were killed and 28 others injured on Saturday when militants hurled explosive device on people after army commandos stormed...

Manila: Philippine soldiers on Saturday rescued one of two Filipino cargo ship crewmen taken captive just two days ago by suspected Abu Sayyaf militants, a...

Manila: The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) said on Saturday that its armed units will declare a unilateral ceasefire no later than March 31, ahead...

Kabul: Taliban fighters have captured the key district of Sangin in the southern Afghan province of Helmand after security forces pulled out, leaving the...

Beijing: Some of China's largest food suppliers have pulled Brazilian beef and poultry from their shelves in the first concrete sign that a deepening...

Seoul: Former South Korean president Park Geun-hye left prosecutors' offices early on Wednesday after being questioned in an investigation into a...

Jakarta/Singapore: Indonesia is cracking down on corruption and widespread graft at some of its top coal export hubs, disrupting shipments to destinations...