Asia Pacific

Records show an increase in the number of elephant deaths in Sri Lanka in 2019

Wild elephant deaths reaching record high in Sri Lanka, with several dying because of being poisoned

Jan 12, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Volcanic activity leads to evacuation of thousands in Manila

The increased activity and threat of the Taal volcano's crater has led the Philippine people from the neighborhood to be evacuated because of the possibility of an eruption

Jan 12, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Warne, Ponting to play Twenty20 bushfire match, Serena donates winnings

Since October, thousands of Australians had to face evacuations as huge and unpredictable fires scorched more than 10.3 million hectares

Jan 12, 2020

By Reuters

Hong Kong protesters fete landslide election win for Taiwan's Tsai

Few of them who left the Asian financial hub after almost seven months of violent protests said they welcomed Tsai's historic win with more than 8 million votes

Jan 12, 2020

By Reuters

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison

Australian PM proposes high-powered inquiry into bushfires response

Morrison rejected criticism that his government did not do enough ahead of the bushfire season, but admitted that once the fires started, some responses could have been different

Jan 12, 2020

By Reuters

Why did thousands of protesters turn up for 'Run Against Dictatorship' marathon in Thailand?

Protesters rally together in Thailand for a 'Run against Dictatorship' with 13,000 marathon runners being a part of the rally

Jan 12, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Taiwan President Tsai apologises to indigenous people, promises to look after their interest

With the fear of Beijing over their territory, Taiwan reelects Tsai Ing-Wen as the President

In a landslide victory, Taiwan chose their incumbent President Tsai Ing-Wen to continue her leadership in a move to fight the Chinese incursion to the country

Jan 12, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Shinzo Abe leaves for Middle East trip amid US-Iran tensions

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Saturday left Tokyo for a five-day trip to the Middle East amid the Iran-US tensions

Jan 11, 2020

By IANS

China shadows Taiwan elections with 'one country, two system' propaganda

Beijing is closely watching the election in Taiwan election being held today, Saturday Jan 11, to reinforce its claim on the democratic island

Jan 11, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

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Power projection and military partnerships with US: Why Singapore needs F-35B now more than ever?

The US State Department approved the sale of 12 fifth-generation, F-35B fighter jets to Singapore on Thursday, it is awaiting the approval from the Congress

Jan 10, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Japan lauds US 'measured response' on Iran missile strikes

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lauded the US' decision to respond to the attacks with restraint, using economic sanctions instead of a direct military confrontation

Jan 9, 2020

By IANS

Mass murderer with no remorse from Japan pleads not guilty for killing 19 in care home

The trial for the man with no remorse for murdering specially-abled persons in Tokyo, Japan has begun on Wednesday

Jan 8, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Prosecutors unsuccessful in confiscating Ghosn lawyer's computer

The agents sent by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office tried to confiscate the computer at the offices of the firm which is headed by Junichiro Hironaka

Jan 8, 2020

By IANS

Former Malaysia PM Mahathir questioned by police for the second time in June

Malaysian PM Mahathir calls for unity among Muslims as US-Iran tension escalates

The Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad asked the Muslim countries to unite to counter the external threat that is imminent after the death of commander Qasem Soleimani

Jan 7, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude hits Sumatra raising concerns of damages

Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude hit southwest of Indonesia's Aceh province on the island of Sumatra on Tuesday 1.05 PM local time says United States Geological Survey

Jan 7, 2020

By Parvathy Rajagopal

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