Japan enhances security around islets disputed with China,..
A spokesman for Japan’s Coast Guard said it has deployed 10 new 1,500-ton vessels and two helicopters carriers at its branch in Nahacity on the island of Okinawa, 1,600 kilometres south-west of..
Huge data leak shows how wealthy hide their money
The law firm, Mossack Fonseca, one of the world’s most secretive offshore law firms, said it had operated with impunity for decades in its efforts to help clients launder money and avoid..
Two dead as derailment halts US northeast train travel
Dozens of people were injured in the accident, which took place in the town of Chester, Pennsylvania shortly before 8:00 am (1200 GMT). The accident occurred after "a vehicle was struck..
Ratchanok wins India Open
Current world No.5 and fourth seeded Ratchanok made much of the impact in 2013 following her historic win over Li Xuerui in the thrilling showdown of the BWF World Championships. Ratchanok repeated..
Tom Jones cancels Bangkok concert
In its statement, Tom Jones Management said: "Due to serious illness in his immediate family, Tom Jones has regretfully had to cancel his performance at Bangkok Convention Centre, Centara Grand at..
South Korean man on Interpol’s wanted list arrested in..
Acting on the request of Interpol, Thai police arrested Jung Hyuneseok at his house on Soi Vibhavadi 32 in Bangkok's Chatuchak district. He is wanted under an arrest warrant by a South Korean..
Military to decide on red bowls case
Thai authorities yesterday confiscated thousands of red bowls bearing a message from former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Three different messages were printed on the side of the bowls. One..
Three dead after Thai train crashes into tour bus: police
The bus was taking a group of workers from a nearby factory in Nakhon Pathom province west of Bangkok to the southern island of Koh Samui for a holiday trip, according to local police officer..
Power outage cripples Manila airport, thousands stranded
As many as 78 flights by the country’s largest carrier Cebu Pacific were cancelled, affecting nearly 14,000 passengers, the company said in a statement. Flag carrier Philippine Airlines..
Brussels airport to reopen after city sees rioting over..
On March 22, two men blew themselves up in the departure hall of the Brussels Zaventem airport, while a third set off an explosion at a metro station near the city’s European Union..
China's ZTE executives to step down amid US sanctions row:..
Washington slapped restrictions on ZTE and three linked companies last month for illicitly re-exporting controlled items from the United States to sanctioned countries, including Iran. The..
Premier League players prescribed banned drugs - report
The newspaper, which has been at the heart of several doping exposes involving international athletics over the last 12 months, conducted an undercover operation on London-based anti-ageing doctor..







