South Korea sets pandemic high with 4,000 new coronavirus cases-
By Associated Press SEOUL: New coronavirus infections in South Korea exceeded 4,000 in a day for the first time since […]
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Japan, Vietnam look to space and cyber defence against China-
By Associated Press TOKYO: Japan and Vietnam on Tuesday signed a cybersecurity agreement as the two Asian nations rapidly step
crushing the myths of accuracy and accountability in modern warfare-
The US military is facing allegations it covered up civilian casualty cases in the US-led coalition war against Islamic State
Many environmentalists back Biden’s move to tap oil reserve-
By Associated Press WASHINGTON: Democrats and climate activists generally supported U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to release a record 50
Israeli airstrike on central Syria leaves 2 dead, 7 wounded-
By Associated Press DAMASCUS: Syria’s military said Israeli warplanes attacked army positions in the country’s central region early Wednesday, leaving
UN Libya envoy bows out as presidential vote approaches-
By Associated Press NEW YORK: The United Nations’ top envoy for Libya is resigning weeks ahead of presidential elections seen
Apple suing Israeli hacker-for-hire company NSO Group-
By Associated Press RICHMOND: Tech giant Apple announced Tuesday it is suing Israel’s NSO Group, seeking to block the world’s
Declining marriage numbers add to China’s demographic conundrum-
By PTI BEIJING: Fewer people are getting married in China in addition to the falling birth rates, hastening the demographic
Taliban’s new media guidelines ban TV dramas with female actors, make women journalists wear hijabs
New Afghanistan media guidelines released by the Taliban this week ban television shows from featuring female actors and require women
Singapore cannot assume its harmony is solid or permanent: Finance Minister Lawrence Wong-
By PTI SINGAPORE: Multinational and cohesive Singapore cannot assume that its harmony is solid or permanent as Singaporeans’ identities are