Sri Lanka's coronavirus lockdown has helped reduce the death toll from clashes between elephants and humans, conservationists have said. A record 405 elephants were killed by humans in the country ... ( read original story ...)
As tensions rise in Asia Pacific, South Korea is building its first aircraft carrier … complete with US-made F-35B fighter jets
South Korea plans to start building its first aircraft carrier next year, and acquire fighter jets to operate on it, the country's Defense Ministry has announced. ( read original story ...)
Thailand protesters ‘cross the Rubicon’ and risk all to criticise the monarchy
Anger has been building since 2014 coup in which prime minister Prayuth Chan-ocha seized power, with students now holding rallies almost daily ... ( read original story ...)
In defiance of law, protesters in Thailand demand curbs on king’s powers
Student-led protests are calling for curbs on King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s wealth and power, openly defying laws against insulting the monarchy. ( read original story ...)
Murders in Turkey: ‘The state cannot shield us’
The state cannot shield us within the four walls of the home,” said Ms Canan, 49, whose husband has been charged with premeditated attempted murder. “If he now spends the rest of his life in prison, ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam July trade surplus widens to $2.8 billion – customs
Vietnam recorded a trade surplus of $2.8 billion in July, widening from a surplus of $1.85 billion in June, government customs data released on Wednesday showed. ( read original story ...)
Alex Goode: Saracens full-back signs new deal but will spend next season in Japan
Full-back Alex Goode extends his Saracens contract until 2023, but will spend next season on loan at Japanese side NEC Green Rockets. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM sparks anger with near-identical speeches in Hiroshima and Nagasaki
He talks gibberish and leaves,’ says one survivor after plagiarism app detects 93% match in speeches given days apart ... ( read original story ...)
Japan faces WW2 anniversary in shadow of coronavirus
In a 4 1/2-minute radio speech on Aug. 15, 1945, Emperor Hirohito announced Japan's surrender in World War Two, telling his subjects he had resolved to pave the way for peace by "enduring the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan faces World War Two anniversary in shadow of coronavirus
In a 4 1/2-minute radio speech on Aug. 15, 1945, Emperor Hirohito announced Japan's surrender in World War Two, telling his subjects he had resolved to pave the way for peace by "enduring the ... ( read original story ...)