A cyclone swept across Sri Lanka on Friday, leaving 46 people dead and 23 more missing, officials said, with the weather department warning the storm could intensify as it moves across the island over ...
India deploys 80 NDRF personnel, rescue dogs to Sri Lanka for flood relief
India on Saturday sent a contingent of 80 NDRF rescuers and specialised search dogs to Sri Lanka for undertaking relief and rescue operations in the aftermath of unprecedented floods in the ...
US-South Korea military drills aim to deter North Korea, KCNA says
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea's recent joint military drills with the United States are aimed at deterring North Korea, the North's state media, KCNA, said on Friday. The allies staged various ...
Bangladesh former premier Zia in ‘very critical’ condition
She has a permanent pacemaker and previously underwent stenting for her heart. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
At least 248 killed in floods, landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island: Authorities
Rescue workers in Indonesia are struggling to reach victims in several devastated areas that were hit by an earthquake and floods, and authorities fear the confirmed death toll of 248 will rise furthe ...
China’s Presence in Timor-Leste Is Unseen, but Unmissable
“It was not really an assassination attempt,” says José Ramos-Horta. Timor-Leste’s President is sitting on the breezy veranda of Galeria Memoria Viva, the seafront bungalow in capital city Dili that ... ( read original story ...)
Defect notices signal next phase in Norfolk Southern derailment settlement
With the property damage payments expected to begin in early 2026 now that the appeals of the final approval of the $600 million settlement between class members and Norfolk Southern has been ... ( read original story ...)
Laos seeks more investment from Yunnan
VIENTIANE: Laos is stepping up efforts to attract more investment from China's Yunnan province as the two sides work to strengthen trade, transport links and economic cooperation.
Cyprus launches business council in Dubai to deepen UAE ties
Cyprus deepened its commercial ties with the United Arab Emirates this week as Energy Minister George Papanastasiou marked the launch of the Cyprus Business Council (CBC) in Dubai, describing it as “a ...
Azerbaijan, China discuss banking, insurance reforms and AI-based regulatory innovations
A delegation led by Taleh Kazimov, Chairman of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan, held a meeting with Li Yunze, Minister and head of the National Financial Regulatory Administration of the People’s ...