Forces in Asia may be reinforced with US warships from eastern Pacific
YOKOSUKA: The US Navy’s top officer yesterday said that vessels from eastern Pacific could be brought forward to reinforce US…
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N. Korea weapons ‘sprint’ revives spectre of nuclear exchange
North Korea’s sprint towards full-fledged nuclear statehood accelerated sharply in 2017, raising fears about a devastating atomic exchange to levels…
Philippine storm toll rises to 43 as hopes fade for dozens missing
The death toll from a tropical storm that pummelled the central Philippines rose to 43 with hopes fading for dozens…
Lizard, turtle among more than 100 new species found in Mekong region
BANGKOK: A Vietnamese ‘crocodile lizard’ and a Thai turtle found on sale in a local market are among more than…
Japan to beef up missile defence system against N. Korea
Japan’s government on Tuesday approved the introduction of the US military’s land-based Aegis missile interceptor system, beefing up its defence…
At least three dead as train derails over Washington state highway
DUPONT, United States: An Amtrak passenger train traveling on a new route for the first time derailed Monday in Washington…
US declares N. Korea led huge WannaCry cyberattack
WASHINGTON: The United States officially accused North Korea late Monday of carrying out the massive WannaCry attack that infected some…
Rubber bullets are not safe: study
PARIS: About three in every 100 people injured by rubber bullets died as a result, according to a review…