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India’s elephant warning system tackles deadly conflict
India’s elephant warning system tackles deadly conflict
Sunday 20 April 2025 03:00 PM
DHAWALPUR: In central India’s dry forests, community trackers hunt for signs of elephants to feed into an alert system that is helping prevent some of the hundreds of fatal tramplings each year.
Japanese bus driver steals US$7, loses $84,000 pension
Japanese bus driver steals US$7, loses $84,000 pension
Saturday 19 April 2025 01:00 PM
TOKYO: A Japanese bus driver with 29 years of service lost his retirement package worth US$84,000 (B2.8 million) after being fired for stealing $7 from passengers’ fares.
US unveils new port fees for Chinese-linked ships
US unveils new port fees for Chinese-linked ships
Friday 18 April 2025 11:55 AM
WASHINGTON: The United States unveiled new port fees on Chinese built and operated ships yesterday (Apr 17), in a bid to boost the domestic shipbuilding industry and curb China’s dominance in the sector.
China tells Trump to ‘stop threatening and blackmailing’
China tells Trump to ‘stop threatening and blackmailing’
Thursday 17 April 2025 10:46 AM
BEIJING: China told Washington yesterday (Apr 16) to “stop threatening and blackmailing” after US President Donald Trump said it was up to Beijing to come to the negotiating table to discuss ending their trade war.
Panama deal allows US to deploy troops to canal
Panama deal allows US to deploy troops to canal
Friday 11 April 2025 01:40 PM
PANAMA CITY: US troops will be able to deploy to a string of bases along the Panama Canal under a joint deal seen by AFP yesterday (Apr 10), a major concession to President Donald Trump as he seeks to reestablish influence over the vital waterway.
Trump stuns with tariff backtrack but hikes China rate to 125%
Trump stuns with tariff backtrack but hikes China rate to 125%
Thursday 10 April 2025 10:53 AM
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump abruptly paused tariffs on most countries, sparking euphoria on global markets today (Apr 10), but upped the ante on a brutal trade war with superpower rival China.
Ukraine captures ‘Chinese fighting for Russia’
Ukraine captures ‘Chinese fighting for Russia’
Wednesday 9 April 2025 09:38 AM
KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky said yesterday (Apr 8) that Ukrainian troops had captured two Chinese citizens fighting alongside Russian forces, adding that Kyiv would demand an explanation from Beijing and a reaction from its allies.
China vows ‘fight to the end’ as Trump warns 50% more tariffs
China vows ‘fight to the end’ as Trump warns 50% more tariffs
Tuesday 8 April 2025 02:26 PM
BEIJING: China vowed today (Apr 8) to “fight to the end” against fresh tariffs of 50% threatened by US President Donald Trump, further aggravating a trade war that has already wiped trillions off global markets.
World scrambles to temper Trump tariffs as market fears mount
World scrambles to temper Trump tariffs as market fears mount
Monday 7 April 2025 12:34 PM
WASHINGTON: More than 50 countries have sought talks with President Donald Trump in a scramble to ease punishing tariffs on exports to the United States, the White House said yesterday (Apr 6), as trade partners braced for further fallout.
Japan PM says Trump tariffs a ‘national crisis’
Japan PM says Trump tariffs a ‘national crisis’
Friday 4 April 2025 11:15 AM
TOKYO: Tariffs imposed on Japanese goods by US President Donald Trump’s administration are a “national crisis,” Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said today (Apr 4) as he prepared to hold cross-party talks on mitigating the impact.
Quake-hit Myanmar’s junta chief to head to Bangkok summit
Quake-hit Myanmar’s junta chief to head to Bangkok summit
Thursday 3 April 2025 10:31 AM
MANDALAY: The head of the Myanmar junta is expected to travel to Bangkok today (Apr 3) for a regional summit, six days after the country ruled by his armed forces was pummelled by a devastating earthquake.
Hollywood actor Val Kilmer dies aged 65
Hollywood actor Val Kilmer dies aged 65
Wednesday 2 April 2025 12:11 PM
LOS ANGELES: American actor Val Kilmer, who was first propelled to fame with Top Gun and went on to starring roles as Batman and Jim Morrison, has died at age 65, the New York Times has reported.
Military chief says Philippines ‘inevitably’ involved if Taiwan invaded
Military chief says Philippines ‘inevitably’ involved if Taiwan invaded
Wednesday 2 April 2025 11:04 AM
MANILA: The Philippines’ military chief said yesterday (Apr 1) his country would “inevitably” be involved if neighbouring Taiwan was invaded while warning China was working to infiltrate the Filipino military and other institutions.
Myanmar to mark minute of silence as quake toll passes 2,000
Myanmar to mark minute of silence as quake toll passes 2,000
Tuesday 1 April 2025 09:33 AM
MANDALAY: Myanmar will mark a minute of silence today (Apr 1) in tribute to victims of the country’s devastating earthquake that has killed more than 2,000 people, as hopes dim of finding more survivors in the rubble of ruined buildings.
Aftershocks rattle Mandalay as rescuers search for survivors in Myanmar quake
Aftershocks rattle Mandalay as rescuers search for survivors in Myanmar quake
Sunday 30 March 2025 10:16 AM
MYANMAR: Residents scrambled desperately through collapsed buildings Sunday (Mar 30) searching for survivors as aftershocks rattled the devastated city of Mandalay, two days after a massive earthquake killed more than 1,600 people in Myanmar.
Australian PM calls general election for May 3
Australian PM calls general election for May 3
Friday 28 March 2025 11:34 AM
CANBERRA: Australia will hold a general election on May 3, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said today (Mar 28), locking in a showdown over climate action, nuclear power and a runaway housing market.
North Korea sent 3,000 more soldiers to Russia this year, says Seoul
North Korea sent 3,000 more soldiers to Russia this year, says Seoul
Thursday 27 March 2025 10:26 AM
SEOUL: North Korea sent an additional 3,000 troops to Russia this year, and are continuing to supply missiles, artillery and ammunition to help Moscow fight Kyiv, Seoul’s military said today (Mar 27).
South Korea says 19 dead in raging wildfires
South Korea says 19 dead in raging wildfires
Wednesday 26 March 2025 02:56 PM
ANDONG: At least 19 people have been killed in one of South Korea’s worst wildfire outbreaks, with multiple raging blazes causing “unprecedented damage”, the acting president said Wednesday.
Israel strikes Syria bases again despite EU warning
Israel strikes Syria bases again despite EU warning
Tuesday 25 March 2025 11:41 AM
JERUSALEM: The Israeli army said today (Mar 25) that it had again struck two military bases in central Syria, a day after the European Union’s foreign policy chief warned strikes there and in Lebanon risked escalation.
US-Russia talks on Ukraine to begin in Saudi Arabia
US-Russia talks on Ukraine to begin in Saudi Arabia
Monday 24 March 2025 12:05 PM
RIYADH: US and Russian officials meet in Saudi Arabia today (Mar 24) for talks on a partial ceasefire in the Ukraine war, a day after delegates from Washington and Kyiv had their own discussions.

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