Thailand’s new labour rules send thousands of migrant workers fleeing
Tens of thousands of workers have fled Thailand, most of them for homes in neighbouring Myanmar, immigration officials said, after new labour regulations adopted by the military government sparked fear…
Singapore PM to face questions in parliament over family feud
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is set to face questions at a special sitting of parliament today, over whether he had abused his power in a dispute with his…
US warship in operation near disputed island in South China Sea
A US warship sailed near a disputed island in the South China Sea claimed by China, Taiwan and Vietnam on Sunday in an operation meant to challenge the competing claims of all…
Three car bombs target Damascus, 20 killed
A car bomb has killed 20 people in Damascus and wounded dozens more, the Syrian foreign ministry said, the first such bombing in the Syrian capital since a series of…
On rainy 150th birthday, nation celebrates the meaning of Canada
Canada’s long-anticipated 150th birthday celebrations have been marked by heavy rains and some protests, though the downpour failed to dampen spirits of revellers who thronged in large numbers to enjoy…
Tokyo heads to polls in vote that could spell trouble for PM
Voters in the Japanese capital have cast ballots in an election that could spell trouble for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is suffering from slumping support because of a scandal…
Tower of human skulls in Mexico casts new light on Aztecs
A tower of human skulls unearthed beneath the heart of Mexico City has raised new questions about the culture of sacrifice in the Aztec Empire after crania of women and…
Syrian government dismisses report on sarin attack
The Syrian government has dismissed a report by the international chemical weapons watchdog that said the banned nerve agent sarin was used in an April attack in northern Syria, saying…
Adele cancels remainder of world tour with damaged vocal cords
Singer Adele has cancelled the last two sell-out shows of her world tour due to take place at London’s Wembley Stadium this weekend after damaging her vocal cords. Adele, 29,…
Muslim leader urges Indonesians to boycott Starbucks over LGBT stand
A leader of Indonesia’s second-largest Muslim organisation has called for a boycott of Starbucks, saying that the international coffee chain’s pro-gay stand risks ruining the “religious and cultured” core of…
