Thai protesters besiege PM’s HQ
Tensions eased after military officials at the site agree to talk to opposition leader Suthep
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Court bans use of force against protests
BANGKOK: A Thai court yesterday ordered the government not to use force against peaceful protesters, after clashes between demonstrators and…
India to send team to Afghanistan to determine if Buddha’s ‘begging bowl’ genuine
NEW DELHI: India is considering deputing two Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) officials to ascertain the authenticity of a bowl…
As discontent grows, Singapore budget to tighten noose on the rich
SINGAPORE: Singapore is known as a tropical refuge for the world’s wealthy, endowed with exclusive residential enclaves, a marina for…
12 injured by turbulence on Cathay Pacific flight
HONG KONG: A dozen people were injured when a Cathay Pacific jumbo jet hit “rollercoaster” turbulence over northern Japan, local…
Australian missionary held in North Korea
HONG KONG: A 75-year-old Australian missionary has been detained in North Korea for allegedly distributing Korean-language Christian pamphlets, his wife…
Vietnam’s Duong Lam ancient village receives Unesco Award
HANOI: The Duong Lam ancient village has received a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) Asia-Pacific Award for…
Smoke scare on Etihad flight from Melbourne
MELBOURNE: Investigations were underway yesterday after smoke was detected in two toilets on an Etihad Airways flight from Melbourne to…