Bali going quiet for ‘Day of Silence’
Indonesia’s bustling tourist island Bali is set to go quiet with Internet service and flights temporarily halted for a “Day…
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Court orders Japan government to pay new Fukushima damages
A Japanese court on Thursday ordered the government to pay one million dollars in new damages over the 2011 Fukushima…
Australia considers visas for ‘persecuted’ white SAfrican farmers
Australia’s conservative government is considering fast-tracking visas for white South African farmers so they can flee their “horrific circumstances” for…
Britain expels 23 Russian diplomats over ex-spy attack
LONDON: Britain will expel 23 Russian diplomats in response to a nerve toxin attack on a Russian former double agent…
Japan FM regrets departure of Tillerson
TOKYO/SEOUL: Japan’s foreign minister said yesterday he personally regretted the departure of ‘frank, trustworthy’ US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson ahead…
Trump pushes for new ‘space force’
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Tuesday he wants the US military to create a new ‘space force’, adding to the Pentagon’s…
Sri Lanka to lift social media ban — Minister
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka is likely to lift a ban on social media networks this week, a government minister said on Tuesday,…
Singapore starts landmark public hearing on fake news
SINGAPORE: Singapore yesterday began a public hearing on how to tackle the threat of fake news, with speakers suggesting measures…