Tokyo - A Japanese man aged 73 became the world's oldest person to swim across the country's Tsugaru Strait on Wednesday, supporters said, braving unpredictable currents and stinging jellyfish in his quest. Toshio Tominaga's record bid saw him spend about...
Another controversial remark, another apology. President Rodrigo Duterte expressed his regret for calling US President Barack Obama a "son of a b*tch." In a statement, President Duterte says, "While the immediate cause was my strong comments to certain press questions...
Vientiane - The Philippines released photos Wednesday to back its claims that China had secretly begun work to cement control over a crucial shoal in the hotly contested South China Sea. The release of the images, which claimed to show...
HONG KONG - Increasingly assertive action by China's coast guard ships in the South China Sea risks destabilising the region, according to the authors of new research tracking maritime law enforcement incidents across the vital trade route. While the risks...
VIENTIANE, Laos - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte expressed regret Tuesday (Sept 6) that his comments branding US leader Barack Obama a "son of a w****" came across as a personal attack. The insult on Monday was the latest offensive comment...
The festival of great joy and devotion is round the corner. Beautiful and colourful clay models of Lord Ganesha are flooding the streets. Yes, soon the elephant headed God will shower his cherished blessings on his devotees as the nation...
VIENTIANE - The Philippines on Tuesday (Sept 6) defended a surge in killings since Mr Rodrigo Duterte became president over two months ago, handing out a 38-page pamphlet at a regional summit praising his campaign against illegal drugs in...
A Singaporean national, Mohamed Isa bin Omar, 67, was found dead in his hotel room in Batam, Riau Islands, on Tuesday. His body was found by the employees of the Lai Lai Hotel in Batam where he was staying. A room...
A Singaporean national, Mohamed Isa bin Omar, 67, was found dead in his hotel room in Batam, Riau Islands, on Tuesday. His body was found by the employees of the Lai Lai Hotel in Batam where he was staying. A room...
Hong Kong - Beijing has warned new Hong Kong lawmakers not to back independence for the semi-autonomous city after young anti-China activists won seats for the first time in key weekend elections. Sunday's vote saw activists pushing for more autonomy...
