Earthquake shakes Tibetan monasteries, casualties among clergy unknown
The magnitude 6.8 quake reduced to rubble roofs and walls at a monastery and a nunnery in Tingri.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Dalai Lama seeks to allay health concerns as succession planning looms
According to my dream, I may live 110 years, says the 89-year-old spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhists.
Mon Dec 23 2024
South Korean investigators question arrested President Yoon in insurrection probe
Yoon Suk-Yeol is refusing to talk and has not agreed to have interviews with investigators recorded on video, a CIO official said.
Wed Jan 15 2025
Musk, Bezos and Zuckerberg to attend Trump's inauguration
Jeff Bezos' Amazon and Mark Zuckerberg's Meta are among the companies that have donated to Trump's inauguration, each giving $1 million.
Wed Jan 15 2025
Trump says he will create new agency to collect revenue from foreign sources
We will begin charging those that make money off of us with trade, and they will start paying, finally, their fair share, says Donald Trump.
Wed Jan 15 2025
PM to meet UK counterpart Starmer in London on Wednesday
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is on a five-day working visit to the United Kingdom (UK) with a four-eyed meeting with Keir Starmer.
Wed Jan 15 2025
Gaza ceasefire appears close as US, Egyptian leaders put focus on 'coming hours'
Mediators, including Israel and Hamas say an agreement for a truce in the besieged enclave and release of hostages was closer than ever.
Wed Jan 15 2025
South Korea's Yoon: Embittered survivor becomes first sitting president arrested
Yoon Suk-Yeol's political fate is in the hands of the Constitutional Court as his legal perils mount.
Wed Jan 15 2025
Lebanon's PM designate Nawaf Salam resigns as member of International Court of Justice
Nawaf Salam's term as head of the ICJ had been due to end in early February 2027.
Wed Jan 15 2025
TikTok seeks to reassure US employees ahead of Jan. 19 ban deadline
The hugely popular platform is owned by China-based ByteDance and has 7,000 employees in the US.
Wed Jan 15 2025
ASEAN Kita: Paving the way to a greener future
Discover how Malaysia’s leadership in ASEAN can advance green initiatives and sustainable development. Explore the role of youth advocacy, ESG leadership, and regional collaboration in building a greener and more resilient ASEAN, exclusively on ASEAN Kita.
Wed Jan 15 2025
Asia-Pacific airports soar to new heights in global rankings, says OAG
In terms of international seat capacity, Seoul Incheon ranks highest among Asia Pacific airports.
Wed Jan 15 2025