Category: Asia
Pakistan court frees convicted rapist after ‘agreement’ to marry his victim
A court in Pakistan on Monday freed a convicted rapist after it was “agreed” he would marry his victim, his lawyer said, enraging rights activists wh [...]
Cambodia casino fire: Ten dead in blaze on Thai border
At least 10 people have been killed in a huge fire at a Cambodian hotel-casino on the border with Thailand, police and local media say.
The blaze [...]
Covid in China: US imposes Covid testing for visitors from China
The US has become the latest country to impose Covid testing on visitors from China, after Beijing announced it would reopen borders next week.
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Russia fires 120 missiles from air and sea – Ukraine
An air raid alert has been issued across Ukraine, as a fresh wave of Russian missiles targets major cities.
Presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak [...]
Hong Kong to scrap almost all its Covid rules
Hong Kong is dropping almost all its Covid restrictions this week, following a similar move by mainland China.
From Thursday, people arriving in t [...]
Russian troops able to freeze sperm for free – lawyer
Russian soldiers called up to fight in Ukraine will have the chance to store frozen sperm in a cryobank for free, according to a leading Russian lawy [...]
Russia bans oil sales to countries using price cap
Russia has banned oil sales to countries and companies that comply with a price cap agreed by Western nations earlier this month.
The price cap - [...]
Russian sausage tycoon Pavel Antov dies in Indian hotel fall
Russian sausage tycoon Pavel Antov has been found dead at an Indian hotel, two days after a friend died during the same trip.
They were visiting t [...]
South Korea fires warning shots after North Korean drones enter its airspace
South Korea’s military scrambled fighter jets and attack helicopters on Monday after five North Korean drones crossed into its airspace, with one air [...]
China adds billions to its 2021 GDP estimate, but its economy is facing a big test this year
China’s gross domestic product (GDP) for 2021 was over half a trillion yuan more than initially calculated, official data revealed Tuesday. The updat [...]