Nine dead after fire in stationary train carriage in southern India
August 26, 2023 10:01 PM Nine people died on Saturday after a fire broke out in a stationary train carriage in the southern Indian city of Madurai, in Tamil Nadu…
Niger orders troops to go on ‘maximum alert’
August 26, 2023 8:36 PM The junta in Niger has ordered its armed forces to go on highest alert, citing an increased threat of attack, according to an internal document…
Nasa and SpaceX crew of four blast off to ISS
August 26, 2023 8:36 PM The capsule is expected to dock at around 8.50am ET on Sunday. Read More
British Museum chair says around 2,000 artefacts missing, some stolen items recovered
August 26, 2023 7:37 PM The museum said it had dismissed a staff member after artefacts were found to be “missing, stolen or damaged”. Read More
British Museum chair says around 2,000 artefacts missing, some stolen items recovered
August 26, 2023 7:37 PM The museum said it had dismissed a staff member after artefacts were found to be “missing, stolen or damaged”. Read More
In some countries, the return of China’s big-spending tour groups has revived hopes… and anxiety
August 26, 2023 7:00 PM An impending influx of Chinese tourists to South Korea, Japan and Australia has presented businesses with some conundrums. Read More
Head of Japan coalition partner postpones China visit at China’s request
August 26, 2023 6:24 PM The head of Japan’s Komeito party, the junior partner in the coalition government, will postpone his planned visit to China at China’s request, the party…
Canadian minister makes rare China trip for talks on climate, biodiversity
August 26, 2023 6:13 PM Canada’s Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault on Saturday leaves for Beijing to join talks on fighting climate change and preserving biodiversity, the first Canadian minister to…
Chinese police experts arrive in Vanuatu amid political crisis
August 26, 2023 5:54 PM China has sent police experts and equipment to the Pacific nation of Vanuatu in the midst of a political crisis that saw the Supreme Court…
South Korean protesters call for government action on Fukushima water
August 26, 2023 5:49 PM Protesters gathered in the capital of South Korea on Saturday to demand that the government take steps to avoid what they fear is a looming…