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Shows set in Uttar Pradesh rely on crime but what gets lost is the state's rich history and culture.

May 14, 2022 10:44 AM

SINGAPORE - Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and President Halimah Yacob sent their condolences to the United Arab Emirates on Saturday (May 14) following the death of President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a pro-Western moderniser who had aligned the Gulf Arab state closer to the United States and its allies.

A looming global shortage of wheat amid the war in Ukraine has sent the cost of flour used in ‘ban mian’, ‘roti canai’ and other popular snacks shooting up, leaving vendors little choice but to pass on the increase to customers.

Yohannes Abraham, chief of staff to the White House National Security Council has been nominated as the new ambassador to Asean – a post that has been vacant since the start of Donald Trump’s administration in 2017.

What will Hong Kong look like under John Lee, and what does it say about Beijing's intentions?

May 14, 2022 9:12 AM

She has moderate symptoms and will be required to isolate until May 21.

May 14, 2022 9:08 AM

State media said they died from "fever", but did not specify if they tested positive for Covid-19.

The large fire broke out at a four-storey commercial building in west Delhi in the late afternoon, but its cause was not immediately clear.

The leader said she was ‘gutted’ to miss two major announcements in parliament next week, but ‘isolating with Covid-19 is a very Kiwi experience this year’.

May 14, 2022 6:00 AM

Asia News Network writers look at the shifts in political power throughout Asia. Here are excerpts.

May 14, 2022 5:00 AM

They set up Champuri Stories last year after noticing the lack of vegan and gluten-free snack options on the island.

May 14, 2022 5:00 AM

While many Japanese know karate hails from their country, less than half are aware of its origins in Okinawa.

May 14, 2022 5:00 AM

May 15 marks 50 years since Okinawa’s sovereignty was returned to Japan by the United States. 

The thieves were unaware of its value and sold it to an amateur collector for less than $25 (£20).

Asian-Australian candidates running for election in a country with less political diversity than Canada, Britain or New Zealand discuss the xenophobia they face and the issues that matter

May 14, 2022 3:39 AM

A large fire broke out at a four-storey commercial building, but its cause was not immediately clear.

A huge fire kills at least 26 people in a four-storey commercial building near Mundka metro station.

May 13, 2022 11:13 PM

Timely monsoon rains are critical for India's farm output at a time when the country is battling soaring food prices.

May 13, 2022 11:05 PM

The Pakistan Meteorological Department said temperatures are forecast to remain high until Sunday.

May 13, 2022 10:19 PM

The volunteer movement will ferret out the truth, said Ms Leni Robredo, who blamed her likely loss to a machinery that "stole the truth".