South Asia Fresh floods kill 66 in northern Afghanistan: provincial official KABUL: Fresh floods killed 66 people in Faryab province in northern Afghanistan, a provincial official said on... Published 19 May, 2024 05:19pm
South Asia Bodies of US, Nepali climbers recovered from Tibet mountain KATHMANDU: A team of mountaineers has retrieved the bodies of a US climber and her Nepali guide who were killed in... Published 18 May, 2024 07:58pm
South Asia Three Spaniards, three Afghans killed in shooting in Afghanistan KABUL: The bodies of three Spanish tourists and three Afghans shot dead while visiting a market in Afghanistan were... Published 18 May, 2024 05:25pm
South Asia North Korea confirms missile launch, vows bolstered nuclear force SEOUL: North Korea has test-fired a tactical ballistic missile equipped with a “new autonomous navigation system”,... Published 18 May, 2024 10:45am
South Asia Fifty dead in heavy rain, floods in central Afghanistan, official says KABUL: At least 50 people are dead following a fresh bout of heavy rain and flooding in central Afghanistan, an... Updated 18 May, 2024 04:58pm
South Asia Philippines to vigorously defend territory, president says MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Saturday the country will “vigorously defend what is ours”,... Published 18 May, 2024 10:24am
South Asia 4 killed, including 3 foreigners, in Afghanistan shooting: government KABUL: Three foreigners and an Afghan were killed on Friday in a shooting in Bamiyan province in central... Published 17 May, 2024 10:28pm
South Asia Iran arrests over 250 in raid on ‘satanist network’ TEHRAN: Iranian police announced Friday they arrested more than 250 people including three foreigners over promoting... Updated 17 May, 2024 08:45pm
South Asia Putin in trade push on final day of China trip BEIJING: Russian leader Vladimir Putin was in the northeastern city of Harbin on Friday, the final day of a visit... Published 17 May, 2024 05:22pm
South Asia ‘Hindu nation’: Religion trumps caste in India vote AGRA: Born at the bottom of the Hindu faith’s rigid caste system, voters like Anil Sonkar will determine whether... Published 17 May, 2024 12:13pm
South Asia Dance videos of Modi, rival turn up AI heat in India election NEW DELHI: An AI video shows an ecstatic Narendra Modi sporting a trendy jacket and trousers, grooving on a stage to... Published 16 May, 2024 12:49pm
South Asia Indian court grants bail to IIOJK journalist after years in jail OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: An award-winning journalist in Illegally Indian-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) who spent more... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
South Asia Flood emergency ‘remains critical’ in Afghanistan: WHO KABUL: The emergency in areas of Afghanistan hardest hit by flash floods that killed hundreds of people “remains... Published 15 May, 2024 06:33pm
South Asia India says it is working to repatriate UN staffer killed in Gaza NEW DELHI: India said on Wednesday it was working to repatriate the body of a former Indian Army officer serving as... Published 15 May, 2024 06:48pm
South Asia India downplays US sanctions threat over Iran port deal NEW DELHI: India’s foreign minister has said his company will work to communicate the benefits of a strategic port... Updated 15 May, 2024 03:54pm
South Asia Sri Lanka says around 280 citizens recruited for Russia-Ukraine war COLOMBO: Around 280 Sri Lankans have been recruited to fight on both sides of Russia’s war in Ukraine, officials... Published 14 May, 2024 07:44pm
South Asia Narendra Modi files candidacy for India election in Hindu holy city VARANASI: Cheering crowds greeted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday as he submitted his candidacy for a... Published 14 May, 2024 01:39pm
South Asia Sri Lanka cabinet approves new economic law to meet IMF targets COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved a new economic law that will cover key targets set by the International... Published 14 May, 2024 02:38pm
South Asia Twelve dead, 60 injured in India billboard collapse MUMBAI: Twelve people were killed and at least 60 injured after a billboard collapsed during a fierce storm in... Published 14 May, 2024 11:16am
South Asia Survivors hunt for the missing days after Afghanistan floods FULOOL: Survivors of flash floods in Afghanistan’s northern Baghlan province were still searching for the missing on... Published 13 May, 2024 03:17pm
South Asia India, Iran sign 10-year agreement to develop port project TEHRAN: India and Iran on Monday signed a 10-year contract to develop and equip the strategic Chabahar port in Iran... Published 13 May, 2024 07:37pm
South Asia India to sign 10-year pact with Iran for Chabahar port management NEW DELHI: India is likely to sign an agreement with Iran on Monday to manage the southeastern Iranian port of... Published 13 May, 2024 10:53am
South Asia Rescuers struggle to reach Afghanistan flood-hit areas SHEIKH JALAL, (Afghanistan): Emergency aid and rescue teams struggled on Sunday to reach areas of northern... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
South Asia Nepali climbers open Everest summit for the season KATHMANDU: Ten Nepali climbers reached the top of Mount Everest late Friday from its southern approach, opening the... Published 12 May, 2024 11:25am
South Asia India poll watchdog’s inaction lets PM Modi commit ‘brazen’ violations, opposition says NEW DELHI: India’s opposition said the nation’s election commission was allowing Prime Minister Narendra Modi to... Published 11 May, 2024 01:03pm
South Asia More than 200 dead in Afghanistan flash floods: UN LAQAYI: More than 200 people were killed in flash floods that ripped through multiple Afghan provinces, the United... Published 11 May, 2024 03:05pm
South Asia Popular broadcaster: Taliban must revoke their restrictions: CPJ NEW YORK: The Taliban must revoke their restrictions on the popular broadcaster Afghanistan International and end... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
South Asia Flash floods kill 50 in one day in north Afghanistan KABUL: At least 50 people, mainly women and children, were killed Friday in flash flooding that ripped through... Published 10 May, 2024 11:30pm
South Asia 12 Maoists killed in clash with Indian security forces RAIPUR: At least 12 Maoist insurgents were shot dead by Indian security forces on Friday, police said, during the... Published 10 May, 2024 08:25pm
South Asia India top court grants temporary bail to opposition leader Kejriwal to campaign in elections NEW DELHI: India’s top court gave temporary bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a graft case on Friday,... Published 10 May, 2024 02:57pm