Asia Pacific

Indonesia, Which Controls 60 Percent of World's Palm Oil Supply, Decides to Lift Export Ban

Indonesia banned the export of palm oil on April 28, rattling global edible oil markets already struggling with sunflower oil supply shortages due to the war in Ukraine.

May 23, 2022

By Reuters

7 Dead as Philippine Ferry Catches Fire; More Than 100 Rescued After Victims Jump Off Burning Vessel

A ferry travelling to the Quezon province in Philippines caught fire and resulted in the death of 7 passengers with 23 severely injured.

May 23, 2022

By Medha Bhagwat

Who is Anthony Albanese? Anti-Queen Labor Leader to Become Australia's 31st Prime Minister as Scott Morrison Suffers Massive Loss

The leader of the Australian Labor Party spent most of his political life in the opposition.

May 21, 2022

By Prabhat Ranjan Mishra

Myanmar Junta Condemns 7 to Death; Military Accused of Targeting Youths to Silence Opposition

A secret military tribunal announced the death sentence for the murder of a ward official.

May 21, 2022

By Prabhat Ranjan Mishra

Australia Election Results 2022 Live: ABC Says Labor Defeats Scott Morrison, Anthony Albanese to be Next Prime Minister

Early projections show that Labor leader Anthony Albanese will be Australia's next Prime Minister.

May 21, 2022

By Medha Bhagwat

Caroline Jones: Pioneering Australian Female Journalist Dies After Illustrious 50-Year Career

With a career in the media industry spanning over 50 years, Jones became a household name for her contributions to the country.

May 21, 2022

By Medha Bhagwat

India Overtakes China in Global Air Power Ranking; PLA Has More Jets But Lags Behind IAF in Attack Capabilities

The World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft placed IAF above the People's Liberation Army Air Force on the basis of modernization, attack and defense capabilities.

May 21, 2022

By Prabhat Ranjan Mishra

Singapore Throws Out Radical Preacher Abdul Somad Who Championed Suicide Bombings; Islamist Fans in Indonesia Spam PM Lee on Facebook

Singapore denied entry of 'extremist' Indonesian preacher Abdul Somad and sent him back to Indonesia on the same day of his arrival

May 19, 2022

By Medha Bhagwat

Black Box Data Suggests China Eastern Jet Crash That Killed 132 People on Board Was Intentional: Report

According to the report, data from one of the jet's "black box" flight recorders retrieved from the accident site indicated that inputs to the controls pushed the plane into a near-vertical dive.

May 18, 2022

By R. Ghosh

Australia shared details about the Chinese vessel Haiwangxing

Chinese Spy Ship Tracked Near Australia's Secretive Naval Base; Canberra Accuses PLA of Spying

China's 420ft Dongdiao class auxiliary intelligence ship Haiwangxing was tracked for a week near a naval base on Australia's west coast.

May 13, 2022

By Prabhat Ranjan Mishra

China Hid Names of First Climbers of Mount Everest; Britons Sandy Irvine and George Mallory Climbed the Peak in 1924 - Report

China is accused of hiding the body of Sandy Irvine, who climbed Everest with George Mallory in 1924 .

May 13, 2022

By Prabhat Ranjan Mishra

BREAKING: Tibet Airlines Plane Bursts into Flames After It Skids Off Runway During Takeoff at China's Chongqing Airport [VIDEOS]

The Tibet Airlines plane was about to depart from China's Chongqing Airport to Nyingchi in Tibet around 8 am on Thursday.

May 12, 2022

By R. Ghosh

Calum von Moger: Former Mr. Universe Fighting for Life after Plunging from Second Storey Window

In addition to a horrific back injury, the three-time Mr Universe winner was covered in cuts from the smashed glass, reports claim.

May 11, 2022

By R. Ghosh

Who is Bongbong Marcos Jr.? Dictator's Son Records Landslide Presidential Election Victory in Philippines

Political analysts believe Marcos will secure 60% of the votes by the end of the counting.

May 10, 2022

By Medha Bhagwat

Philippines Presidential Elections 2022: Marcus Jr. Takes Strong Early Lead as Vote Counting Begins

An unofficial tally of approximately 72% of votes revealed by the Philippines Commission on Elections shows Marcos Jr taking a strong lead.

May 9, 2022

By Medha Bhagwat

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