Pakistan’s capital was locked down on Saturday, with security forces swarming internet centers and cutting phones as supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan tried to take to the streets in protests. Khan was barred from running in the February election, which was marred by allegations of fraud and …
Read More »
At least one person was killed and 10 injured in an explosion near the international airport of the southern Pakistani city of Karachi on Sunday night, local broadcaster Geo News reported. The nature of the blast was not immediately clear, Geo News cited a provincial official as saying. He said …
Read More »
Nintendo has opened its first showroom in a renovated factory in Kyoto, showcasing Japan’s long history of video games, from playing cards to Super Mario. The company began life in 1889 producing Japanese cards called hanafuda as well as Western cards. Nintendo released its first home video game consoles in …
Read More »
Ten Vietnamese fishermen have been kidnapped in the South China Sea, state media said today, and an official said the attackers were from a Chinese-flagged vessel. The men were allegedly beaten with iron bars and robbed of thousands of dollars worth of fish and equipment on Sunday off the Paracel …
Read More »
Producers in Malaysia’s palm oil industry and Vietnam’s coffee sector on Thursday welcomed the European Union’s (EU) decision to delay the implementation of anti-deforestation laws. The one-year deadline sparked protests from environmental groups, but the law faced strong opposition from many governments and companies. They criticized the law, which seeks …
Read More »
The Philippines today condemned China’s alleged attacks on Vietnamese fishermen in the South China Sea, with Manila and Beijing also engaged in violent clashes that have raised fears of war. Vietnam has accused Chinese law enforcement of beating 10 fishermen with bicycles and robbing them of thousands of dollars worth …
Read More »
This desert trip is for amateur campers from Peninsular Malaysia who want to extend their experience across the ocean to Sarawak. The large state is undoubtedly one of the last frontiers for a nature camping experience, with crystal clear beaches and large sandy beaches. For senior citizens looking to camp …
Read More »
One blast of the horn and they immediately knew he was there. With their tails wagging, the dogs run to meet the man who feeds them every day , fearlessly, for 14 years. Viriya Raman works as a truck driver during the day and personally feeds about 100 stray dogs …
Read More »
More than 180 years of horse racing came to an end in Singapore on Saturday, as the Singapore Turf Club held its final day of racing before returning to the government to provide land for a new home. Beneath the covered sky, the air-conditioned VIP box is filled with enthusiasts, …
Read More »
As with the Italian food tradition, ice cream undergoes a few changes. If creative chefs think they can give the first taste, it is without reading a new tool that can expand the possibilities: intelligence. In Milan, the ice cream manufacturer has started a new business journey to offer something …
Read More »