Asia Pacific

Philippines Presidential Election 2022 Results Live: Frontrunner Bongbong Marcos Jr Takes Clear Lead

The voting for the next President of the Philippines is underway with millions of Filipinos lining up outside polling booths to cast their ballots.

May 9, 2022

By Medha Bhagwat

Beijing Loyalist John Lee to Take Reins of Hong Kong; Democracy Groups Furious

Lee's victory is believed to be a part of the Chinese masterplan to secure its hold on the administrative region.

May 8, 2022

By Medha Bhagwat

Lunar Soil Converts Carbon Dioxide into Oxygen; Could Be Used as Rocket Fuel, Say Chinese Scientists

Chinese scientists have found iron and titanium mixed substances in the lunar soil brought to Earth, which could help make oxygen using carbon dioxide and sunlight.

May 6, 2022

By Prabhat Ranjan Mishra

Who is Ferdinand Marcos Jr.? Dictator's Son Frontrunner in Philippines Election, Projecting 'Unifying Brand'

With the offers of a "unifying brand" of leadership, majority of the younger generation has supported Marcos Jr in his endeavor to become the next president.

May 6, 2022

By Medha Bhagwat

Philippines Presidential Election 2022: Leading Candidates, Date, Time, Results and Key Details

The candidate who has taken clear lead in the opinion polls is Ferdinand Marcos Jr, 64, known as Bongbong Marcos.

May 6, 2022

By Medha Bhagwat

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Chinese Liaoning Aircraft Carrier Strike Group Sails Close to US Naval Base in Japan

China's Liaoning aircraft carrier sailed through waters close to Japan's Okinawa Prefecture. The carrier was guarded by five destroyers and a frigate.

May 5, 2022

By Prabhat Ranjan Mishra

Australian School Teacher Arrested for Having Sex with 16-Year-Old Student After Flirting with Him on Social Media, Offering Him Alcohol

In text messages the teacher allegedly sent the student, she complained about why he deleted her from his Facebook and told him "she loved him."

May 3, 2022

By Manthan C.

Canadian Actor Deported, Banned from Bali After Posting Video of Himself Dancing Naked on Sacred Mountain

Jeffrey Craigen posted a video of himself doing the Haka on top of Mt. Batur - a sacred mountain in Bali, Indonesia.

Apr 30, 2022

By Manthan C.

Singapore Executes Malaysian Man For Smuggling 40 Grams of Heroin; Rejects Mental Health Grounds

Nagaenthran Dharmalingam was caught by Singaporean officers carrying 43 grams of heroin from Malaysia in 2009.

Apr 27, 2022

By Prabhat Ranjan Mishra

FILA CEO Cris Albert Found Dead in Singapore; Cause of Death Reported as Unnatural

Singapore media reported that Fila Philippines CEO Cris Albert was found unconscious in her room and pronounced dead at the scene.

Apr 26, 2022

By Medha Bhagwat

Malaysian Man Kills Cat After Having 'Unnatural Sex' with It in Children's Playground, Faces 20 Years in Prison

The man was charged with Section 377 of the Penal Code that prohibits carnal intercourse with an animal.

Apr 26, 2022

By Manthan C.

China Readying the Launch of Third Aircraft Carrier; Tension Escalates in The Disputed Waters

The Chinese Navy Military released a video that hints at the possible launch of a third aircraft carrier, boosting the Asian power's military capability.

Apr 26, 2022

By Medha Bhagwat