Indonesia needs three years to solve its haze problem
JAKARTA: Indonesia requires three years to address the issue of burning of fields and forests in the country, and solve…
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Bangkok blast: Alleged bomber has confessed to being involved in attack, says lawyer
BANGKOK: The foreigner accused of planting a bomb at a Bangkok shrine has admitted involvement in the deadly attack, his…
Air quality in Singapore hits ‘very unhealthy’ range
SINGAPORE: The haze has worsened with the three-hour pollutant standards index (PSI) rising into the “very unhealthy” range, hitting 203…
New York City at greater flood risk amid global warming: study
WASHINGTON: New York City faces an increased risk of flooding, similar to what occurred during Superstorm Sandy in 2012, as…
Passive smoking causes behavioural problems in children
PARIS: Children whose mothers smoke during pregnancy — and even those born into smokers’ homes — are nearly twice as…
Malaysia, China, Australia still committed to locate MH370, says DCA D-G
BEIJING: Malaysia, China and Australia are still very much committed to locating Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 aircraft which vanished in…
Super typhoon kills two, injures hundreds in Taiwan
TAIPEI: Super typhoon Dujuan has killed two people and left more than 300 injured in Taiwan, authorities said Tuesday after…
End of the line for Singapore’s top two races
SINGAPORE: The two crown jewels of the Singapore horse racing scene have been “discontinued”, the gambling-obsessed island’s turf operator said…