India withdraws ‘fake news’ order after backlash
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday reversed an order to punish journalists found guilty of reporting ‘fake news’,…
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Rail workers begin three months of rolling strikes
PARIS: French rail workers kicked off three months of rolling strikes yesterday, part of a wave of industrial action that…
Singapore PM’s siblings wade back into family row
SINGAPORE: A bitter feud that has rocked Singapore founding leader Lee Kuan Yew’s family flared anew yesterday when his younger children…
Nearly US$38 mln crystal meth seized
BANGKOK: Thai authorities have seized a massive methamphetamine haul worth almost US$$38 million near the Laotian border, officials said Tuesday, highlighting…
Indonesians nabbed over sun bear slaughter — Police
PEKANBARU, Indonesia: A group of Indonesians has been arrested after a video emerged of them skinning and cooking four sun bears…
Saudi king reiterates support for Palestinians after Israel comments
RIYADH: King Salman reiterated Saudi Arabia’s support for a Palestinian state after his son and heir apparent said Israelis were entitled…
New standards for journalists to fight fake news
PARIS: Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and leading broadcasters launched a drive against fake news yesterday with a new set of trust…
Very rare Qing Dynasty bowl sells for US$30.4 million
HONG KONG: An extremely rare Qing Dynasty bowl made for the Chinese emperor Kangxi fetched US$30.4 million (HK$239 million) at auction…