Reeling from economic crisis and shortages, Sri Lanka sends troops to fuel stations
The decision to deploy troops near petrol pumps and kerosene supply points came after three elderly people dropped dead during...
Read More
As Russia stalls in Ukraine, dissent brews over Putin’s leadership
In Russia, the slow going and the heavy toll of President Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine are setting off questions...
Read More
Sakkari sees off Badosa to set up Indian Wells final showdown with Swiatek
Maria Sakkari knocked out reigning champion Paula Badosa in Friday's Indian Wells semi-finals and will take on Iga Swiatek in...
Read More
Japan’s Suzuki Motor to invest $1.3 billion in India plant for electric vehicle production – media
TOKYO : Japan's Suzuki Motor plans to invest about 150 billion yen ($1.26 billion) in its India factory to produce...
Read More
China reports first COVID-19 deaths in more than a year
SHANGHAI: Mainland China reported its first COVID-19 deaths in more than a year on Saturday (Mar 19), said a post...
Read More
‘Perfect Luke Skywalker’: Star Wars actor Mark Hamill approves of child actor playing iconic character
The child actor, Grant Feely, plays a young Luke Skywalker in the upcoming Disney+ series, Obi-Wan Kenobi, which stars Ewan...
Read More
Japan’s big firms likely turned less optimistic in Q1, BOJ tankan expected to show – Reuters Poll
TOKYO : Japan's big manufacturers' business mood likely turned less optimistic in the first quarter, as firms struggled with supply...
Read More
Blue Origin delays next space launch, ‘SNL’ star Davidson will not join flight
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin space tourism service has postponed until March 29 a flight initially set for next week, while...
Read More
‘Be quiet’: Kyrgios hits out at fan behaviour during Indian Wells defeat
Nick Kyrgios had a typically direct message for his hecklers after his loss to Rafa Nadal at Indian Wells on...
Read More
Microsoft says ‘oops’ after ads began appearing inside File Explorer on Windows 11
KUALA LUMPUR: Long-time Windows users will know that, if you begin seeing ads while using your computer, this typically means...
Read More
Pakistani fintech startup raises $70 million in series B financing
KARACHI, Pakistan : Pakistani business-to-business fintech startup Bazaar has raised $70 million in a Series B funding round, the platform...
Read More
China does not want to be ‘affected’ by Russia sanctions, says foreign minister
BEIJING: China does not want to be impacted by Western economic sanctions on Russia, state media reported today, as pressure...
Read More
Indonesia’s president takes camping trip to site of new capital
JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo took a camping trip to the country’s future capital, he said on social media today,...
Read More
US troops in S.Korea step up missile defence drills amid signs of N.Korea test
SEOUL: US forces stationed in South Korea said today they have enhanced the intensity of exercises for their Patriot missile...
Read More
Civilian targets hit as Russian forces near Kyiv
KYIV: Russian strikes hit civilian targets in central Ukraine’s Dnipro city today, as Moscow’s troops edged closer to Kyiv, where...
Read More
After S.Korea election loss, Moon’s ruling party scrambles to regroup
SEOUL: The party of outgoing South Korea President Moon Jae-in scrambled to regroup today as its leadership resigned in en...
Read More
War in Ukraine: US condemns reports Russia may seize firms’ assets
The United States has condemned reports that Moscow may seize the assets of businesses which have stopped operating in Russia...
Read More
Newcastle rising as Howe masterminds resurgence
LONDON: One month after escaping the Premier League’s bottom three for the first time all season, Newcastle United could move...
Read More
Ukraine war adds to economic, social setbacks for women: IMF’s Georgieva
"My heart goes to all the women bracing the horror of war, protecting their children, caring for the wounded, sacrificing...
Read More
Flowers for women in Russia, but not all want to celebrate
Volunteers handed out 100,000 flowers to Moscow's female residents, including bouquets of tulips to female drivers of buses and trams,...
Read More