Uyghurs detained in Thailand say they face persecution in China
Bangkok, Jan 11: A group of Uyghur men who were detained in Thailand over a decade ago say that the Thai government is preparing...
South Korea’s acting leader accepts resignation of presidential security chief
Seoul, Jan 10: South Korea's acting leader on Friday accepted the resignation of the chief of the presidential security service, Park Jong-joon, as he...
Trump to be sentenced in hush money case, days before his inauguration
New York, Jan 10: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is set to face sentencing on Friday for his criminal conviction related to hush money payments...
Los Angeles wildfires spread to Hollywood as 100,000 ordered to evacuate
Los Angeles, Jan 9: Raging wildfires engulfed the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday, compounding devastation across Los Angeles County. Earlier blazes had already claimed at...
Taiwan demonstrates sea defences against potential Chinese attack as tensions rise with Beijing
Kaohsiung (Taiwan), Jan 9: Taiwan on Thursday demonstrated its sea defences against a potential Chinese attack as tensions rise with Beijing, part of a...
China concerned over new Syrian regime appointing Xinjiang Uygur militants to top military posts
Beijing, Jan 9: China said it is greatly concerned over the new Syrian government appointing foreign terrorist fighters, especially from the banned Uygur militant...
Wildfires burn out of control across Los Angeles area, kill 5 as thousands flee homes
By By JOHN SEEWER, CHRISTOPHER WEBER and JULIE WATSON
Los Angeles, Jan 9: Wildfires that ravaged some of the most picturesque neighbourhoods in the Los...
Wildfire rages in Los Angeles, forcing 30,000 to evacuate
Los Angeles, Jan 8: A fast-moving wildfire swept through an affluent area of Los Angeles on Tuesday, reducing homes to ashes and causing massive...
US Congressman challenges Biden administration’s decision to investigate Adani
Washington, Jan 8: Challenging the decision of the Biden administration to investigate the activities of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, an influential Republican lawmaker has...
Hostages in Gaza endure another winter as their families plead for ceasefire
Tel Aviv, Jan 8: When Luis Har was kidnapped by Hamas-led militants on the warm morning of Oct. 7, 2023, he was forced into...
6.8-magnitude quake in Tibet kills 95 people with tremors felt in Nepal
Beijing, Jan 7: A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck near one of Tibet’s holiest cities on Tuesday, killing at least 95 people and injuring 130 others...
China says its world’s biggest dam over Brahmaputra will not impact water flows to India
Beijing, Jan 6: China on Monday reiterated its plan to build the world's biggest dam over the Brahmaputra River in Tibet near the Indian...
