US, China spat intensifies

The United States yesterday called for an immediate end to China's intensifying reclamation works in the South China Sea and vowed to
30 May 2015

Death toll crosses 2,000

India's brutal weeks-long heatwave has killed more than 2,000 people, authorities said yesterday, as day temperatures decreased at
30 May 2015

China has artillery in South China Sea: US

The United States yesterday said that China had placed mobile artillery weapons systems on a reclaimed island in the disputed South
29 May 2015

US, China on collision course

China yesterday accused the United States of threatening to sow "chaos" in the Asia-Pacific region by inciting countries whose territorial claims in the South China Sea clash with those of Beijing.
28 May 2015

Only 1 body per grave found at trafficking camps: Malaysia

The 139 graves uncovered near people-smuggling camps in northern Malaysia appear to hold only one body each, says Malaysia's deputy home minister.
28 May 2015

Lenovo phone features virtual keyboard

Chinese electronics giant Lenovo has unveiled a phone with a built-in laser projector that can be used to display a virtual keyboard or display.
28 May 2015

Malaysia detains police over links to 'migrant' graves

Malaysia detains 12 policemen suspected of human trafficking, two of whom are said to be connected to recently discovered jungle graves.
28 May 2015

Thai ex-PM under probe for lese majeste

Thai police are investigating whether fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra committed royal defamation in a recent interview, authorities said yesterday as they announced his passports had been revoked.
27 May 2015

Hyundai offers Google Android Auto system in cars

South Korea's Hyundai has become the first carmaker to offer Google's Android Auto system in its Sonata model.
27 May 2015

No let-up in massive India heatwave

Heatwave conditions continue to sweep India where more than 1,100 people have died in the past week, officials say.
27 May 2015

Fire at China nursing home kills 38

A fire at an aged care home in China's central Henan province killed 38 people, state media said, the latest disaster in a country with a poor record on work safety.
26 May 2015

South China Sea row heats up

China yesterday said it would project its military power further beyond its sea borders and more assertively in the air, defending the construction of artificial islands which sparked concern in Washington.
26 May 2015

India heatwave toll 'nears 800'

The death toll in the heatwave sweeping India has reached nearly 800 with temperatures nearing 50C (122F) in some areas.
26 May 2015

Eastern Japan shaken by 5.6 magnitude quake, no tsunami warning

Earthquake with preliminary magnitude of 5.6 shakes Tokyo and surrounding areas, but no tsunami warning was issued, the Japan Meteorological Agency says.
25 May 2015

Pushing boundary for peace

An international group of women peace activists, led by American feminist Gloria Steinem, yesterday made a rare crossing of one of the world's most militarised borders between North and South Korea.
24 May 2015

Rohingya crisis highlights toothless nature of Asean

The Southeast Asian grouping known as Asean has made a point of not pressuring member nations over internal issues such as rights
24 May 2015

The amazing elephant selfie. But is it a world first?

Forget selfie sticks. If you're looking for a wide-angle shot with a much longer range than any pole can give you, then ask an elephant.
24 May 2015

Female activists cross demilitarized zone on Koreas' border

30 women activists cross the demilitarized zone (DMZ) separating North and South Korea in an attempt to promote peace.
24 May 2015

China readies national carbon market to fight climate change

A successful carbon offset, or "cap-and-trade," market could play a big part in cutting China's emissions -- and help the world tackle global warming.
24 May 2015

Dhaka-Guwahati trial bus service starts

A bus with 22 government officials led by Azharul Islam Khan, joint secretary of Road Transport and Highways Division, left Dhaka for Guwahati
22 May 2015