South East Asia

Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan may lead to 'increased terrorism' in South-East Asia, warns Singapore minister

K Shanmugam said that this fear is because Afghanistan had, under the previous Taliban regime, provided a safe haven for potential terrorists from South East Asia.

Coronavirus cases spike in Asian countries, crush theory that warmer weather could stem the spread

Some symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to winter influenza which spreads in colder temperatures.

Earthquake in Philippines: Tremors of 6.4 magnitude hit southern province; college building damaged, residents dash out of homes in panic

The Philippines, one of the world's most disaster-prone countries, has frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity, because it lies on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire.'

Thailand court sentences ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra to two years' prison in absentia over lottery programme

A Thai court on Thursday sentenced former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra in absentia to two years in prison over his handling of a state lottery programme.

Six killed in Indonesia's capital in riots during elections; govt announces restrictions on social media

The Election Commission of Indonesia said President Joko Widodo had won 55.5 percent of the vote, securing the moderate technocrat a second term.

Ahead of Narendra Modi's Delhi rally, BJP CMs Sarbananda Sonowal, Pema Khandu ask northeasterners to flock to venue

The saffron party is not only reaching out to the northeasterners who are registered as voters in the national capital but also the ones who are not registered voters in Delhi.

China's Belt and Road Forum: India should attend meet to voice sovereignty concerns over CPEC, Chinese hegemony

India has joined the rising chorus of condemnation from a group of countries – led by the United States – who have been warning of severe adverse consequences of the way BRI is being implemented.

Oyo to invest Rs 1,400 cr in India, Nepal markets to enhance infrastructure, technology; announces new brand

Oyo also launched an in-app SoS button for emergency assistance with options to contact the Oyo safety response team as well as local law enforcement authorities.

AirAsia India seeks permission from civil aviation ministry to start overseas flights; plans to target Southeast Asian countries

The report added that AirAsia India's application will be considered by the group of ministers (GoM) headed by the finance minister

In historic first, Malaysia's king abdicates amid speculation about his health, reports of marriage with ex-beauty queen

Sultan Muhammad V's decision marks the first time a king has stepped aside during his five-year term in Malaysia.