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...
