Earthquake kills at least 26 in Afghanistan
The country is frequently hit by earthquakes, especially in the Hindu Kush mountain range.
Thu Thiem land auction ‘scandal” reveals loophole in Viet Nam’s bidding law
Experts believe this auction has created a land fever in this area and other locations, benefiting some investors when the land price soared.
Taliban fighters pepper spray women protesters calling for rights
Since seizing control of the country by force in August, the Taliban authorities have imposed creeping restrictions on Afghans.
7 jailed in Hong Kong for rioting near PolyU in 2019
The seven were sentenced to imprisonment ranging from 38 to 40 months, while two others were sent to a training center.
India’s first Coal to Methanol Plant starts commercial production
After this project, the government plans set up more such plants to make the best use of high ash coal by converting it into methanol fuel.
China conducts its first rocket launch of 2022
The rocket blasted off at 10:35 am at the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern China's Shanxi province.
Cambodia and Australia celebrate 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties
Cambodia and Australia first established diplomatic ties in 1952.
South Korean leaders hail K-pop impact on Middle East trip
President Moon Jae-in also said that K-pop stars have "charmed the world" at Dubai's Expo in the United Arab Emirates.
Omicron outbreak to delay goods for Chinese New Year and drive inflation
Ships are now heading for Shanghai, causing growing congestion there and delaying schedules for container ships.
North Korean train enters China for the first time since pandemic
The North Korean trains into China marked the first time in nearly two years that the reclusive regime has formally opened its land border.