Myanmar rejects criticism

A Myanmar state commission probing allegations the military has killed, tortured and raped Rohingya Muslims
7 February 2017

20 dead in blast outside Supreme Court in Afghan capital

At least 20 people are killed in a bomb blast outside the Supreme Court in the centre of Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, government officials say.
7 February 2017

Start-up fever grips young tech-savvy Indians

In the basement of a Bangalore building, hundreds of young Indians sit in neat rows of desks typing furiously, all dreaming of becoming the new Steve Jobs or Mark Zuckerberg.
7 February 2017

China welcomes Mattis' emphasis

China yesterday welcomed US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' suggestion that diplomacy should be the priority in the South China Sea, and
6 February 2017

18 killed in massage parlour fire in China

Police detain one person in connection with a fire at a foot massage parlour in China that kills at least 18 people and injures another 18, media says.
6 February 2017

Asia's stability at stake

China yesterday warned the US it was risking instability in Asia after President Donald Trump's new defence secretary vowed to back Japan in any military clash with Beijing over a disputed island chain.
4 February 2017

Hundreds 'likely killed' in Myanmar crackdown on Rohingya Muslims

Myanmar's four-month military crackdown on Rohingya Muslims has likely killed hundreds of people, the UN says in a report detailing horrific abuses allegedly committed against civilians in Rakhine state.
3 February 2017

92,000 people displaced in Myanmar since Oct: UN

At least 92,000 people have been displaced since the last October attacks on police posts in Myanmar's northern Rakhine State, a UN spokesman says.
3 February 2017

China tests missile with 10 nuke warheads

China has reportedly tested a new version of a missile that can carry up to 10 nuclear warheads, signalling a major
2 February 2017

India’s objection to a Pakistani secretary general may hurt Saarc

New Delhi, however, through a diplomatic note last month asked the secretariat to adhere to the “due working procedures” in the appointment of Thapa’s successor.
2 February 2017

Ban abandons South Korea presidency bid

Former United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon abruptly ended his attempt to seek South Korea's presidency yesterday, dropping
1 February 2017

Mattis heads to Asia

New Pentagon chief James Mattis yesterday headed to South Korea and Japan, where he will seek to reassure the key US allies about
1 February 2017

Temples of harmony

A lot of Muslims are working at temples and help the celebration of the Chinese New Year. Sumira recalled her anxiety when she was hired to work as a domestic helper at the Amurva Bhumi Temple in Setiabudi, South Jakarta, six years ago.
31 January 2017

Nepal’s trail runner Mira Rai NatGeo People’s Choice Adventurer 2017

Nepalese trail runner Mira Rai, also a brand promoter of ekantipur.com, is named the People’s Choice Adventurer of the Year by the National Geographic Channel selecting her over nine other nominees.
28 January 2017

Beijing remains Asia’s busiest airport

Eight Asian airports are among the World's busiest passenger airports. Beijing Capital International Airport remains the busiest airport in the region, according to the recently released data by Airports Council International (ACI).
28 January 2017

Death toll from Kashmir avalanches climbs to 20

Rescuers yesterday retrieved the bodies of another four Indian soldiers buried beneath tonnes of snow in Kashmir,
27 January 2017

SC rejects plea for nationwide ban in India

India's top court yesterday rejected a petition seeking a nationwide ban on cow slaughter, a flashpoint issue for Hindus
27 January 2017

'Young ladies club'

Facing charges of sexual harassment, Governor of northeastern Indian state of Meghalaya V Shanmuganathan resigned
27 January 2017

Football: Chinese clubs more than double spending on international transfers

Chinese soccer clubs spent over $450 million on international transfers last year, around 2-1/2 times more than the year before, according to a FIFA subsidiary report released on Friday.
27 January 2017

Myanmar army sues students over play

A group of Myanmar students has been charged with defamation over a play containing jokes about military wives
26 January 2017