UN says it is ‘alarmed’ at arrests in Hong Kong, concerned at ‘vague’ law
GENEVA: The UN human rights office voiced concern on Friday (Jul 3) that “vague and overly…
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Philippine president Duterte approves controversial anti-terror Bill
MANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte approved tough anti-terrorism legislation on Friday (Jul 3) that critics…
China aims to phase out slaughter and sale of live poultry
BEIJING: China on Friday (Jul 3) vowed to gradually phase out the slaughter and sale…
Mass burial for scores killed in Myanmar jade mine disaster
HPAKANT, Myanmar: Dozens of jade miners were buried Friday in a mass grave after a…
In record daily jump, Indonesia reports 1,624 new COVID-19 cases
Asia FILE PHOTO: A woman wearing a protective face mask walks at a traditional market,…
Thailand plans more measures to boost consumption amid COVID-19 pandemic
BANGKOK: Thailand is considering introducing new economic measures to boost consumption and help businesses and…
Hong Kong businesses back new security law despite fears
HONG KONG: China’s new security law has sent fear coursing through many Hong Kong residents,…
Other deaths spike in Indian city ravaged by COVID-19
AHMEDABAD, India: A large Indian city badly hit by the coronavirus has recorded a sharp…
Indonesian province declares state of emergency over forest fires
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s third-largest province declared a state of emergency from Wednesday (Jul 1) after identifying…
Schools in Malaysia to reopen on Jul 15 for those not taking leaving examinations
PUTRAJAYA: Primary and secondary school students in Malaysia will return to schools beginning July 15,…
Laos to move on third Mekong dam project despite neighbours’ green concerns
BANGKOK: Laos is pushing ahead with a hydropower project on the Mekong River, despite reservations…
Malaysia reports no local transmission of COVID-19, 1 imported case
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia reported no local transmission of COVID-19 and one imported case on Wednesday (Jul 1),…