International

1st LD-Writethru: 2 killed in railway tunnel construction accident in northern Thailand

BANGKOK: Two people were killed and at least two others seriously injured when a...

Scientists develop new way to control quantum light sources

SYDNEY: International researchers have developed a new way to control quantum light sources, which...

Ancient tombs dating back 5,000 years unearthed in Egypt’s Minya Province

KATHMANDU: Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced the discovery of two ancient...

Japan raises visa fees 5-fold from July

TOKYO: The Japanese government has decided to raise single-entry visa fees for foreigners fivefold...

Australian gov’t confirms first mainland case of H5N1 bird flu strain

CANBERRA: The Australian government has confirmed the first mainland case of the deadly H5N1...

South Korea ex-minister jailed on charges linked to martial law fiasco

SEOUL: A Seoul court sentenced a former defence minister on Friday to three years...

Israel says striking Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

JERUSALEM: Israel’s military said Friday it was striking Hezbollah targets in parts of southern...

6 policemen injured following explosion in southern Thailand

BANGKOK: An unknown number of assailants detonated an improvised explosive device and ambushed teacher...

About 300 children and teachers evacuated or rescued after fire breaks out at a Tokyo school

TOKYO: A fire broke out at an elementary school in downtown Tokyo Friday, but...

South Korea to ease border restrictions in major policy shift

KATHMANDU: South Korea’s Ministry of National Defense has announced a significant easing of civilian...