BJP, DMK spar over Chennai IAF air show deaths
In a sharp retort to the BJP’s allegations, the ruling DMK sought to play down the tragedy, saying such incidents have happened in many temple festivals.
Nepal’s earthquake victims ill-equipped to survive the cold
Survivors of the Nov 3 earthquakes living in temporary shelters in the open have been pushed further into difficulties, with the earthquake-affected areas experiencing rainfall…
No rise in radioactivity levels in Malaysian waters, Dewan Negara hears
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang said the monitoring was initiated following the release of treated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the…
Rohingyas highly exposed to HIV: Doctors, NGO workers
Of the 1,135 people who were diagnosed positive for HIV in Cox's Bazar, 927 are Rohingyas, according to the anti-retroviral therapy centre of Cox's Bazar General Hospital.
Manila mulls taxidermy for elephant Mali
Mali, the country’s only elephant, died on Tuesday afternoon, according to Manila Zoo’s chief veterinarian Dr. Heinrich Patrick Peña-Domingo.
China creates corridor for migrating crabs
The corridor, a gradually ascending walled passage, allows the crustaceans to navigate the sea wall — a man-made barrier to prevent tidal flooding — to reach the Qiantang…
Death sentence sought for soldiers accused of kidnapping, murdering shopkeeper
The prosecution said the defendants had violated the soldiers’ oath and demanded that the judges also dishonorably discharge them from military service.
Indonesian police arrest suspect in Coldplay ticket scam
Susatyo said the police had seized luxury items they suspected Ghisca had purchased with the illicit funds. Among the evidence displayed by the police were several Hermes bags,…
Laos, China open news analysis training centre
As a result of this partnership, it is anticipated in 10 years time the Lao media industry will be greatly improved and modernised.
Bangladesh parliament passes Cyber Security Bill
On August 7, the government said it had decided to "transform" and "modernise" the Digital Security Act, which would be named the Cyber Security Act, in which sections of the…