Asia

Israel’s defence chief said the Iron Beam laser system will reshape battlefield warfare, with initial operational capability expected by year-end

Iran has not revealed its gold reserves but says it has sharply increased purchases in recent years

Separate weather systems caused heavy, prolonged rain across Sri Lanka, Sumatra, southern Thailand and northern Malaysia last week

Netanyahu was indicted back in 2019 on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust after years of investigations

The arrests were made on suspicion of manslaughter as investigators work to piece together what led to the catastrophic fire

Tajikistan, a mountainous former Soviet republic of around 11 million people with a secular government, has tense relations with the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan

The order gives major smartphone companies 90 days to ensure that the government's Sanchar Saathi app is pre-installed on new mobile phones

Verdict delivered in absentia as Siddiq, her aunt and former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and Hasina’s sister Sheikh Rehana — all co-accused in the case — were not present in court

New testimony alleges British forces killed detainees during Afghan raids, prompting deeper scrutiny of past operations

Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand faces large-scale devastation after a rare tropical storm formed in the Malacca Strait

Khaleda, 80, was admitted to a private hospital on November 23 with a severe chest infection affecting her heart and lungs

Northern part of Colombo facing a major flood, as water level in the Kelani River continues to rise

Ministry said 354 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since the October 10 ceasefire

Government appealed for international aid and urged Sri Lankans abroad to donate

Daily Star says Zia is suffering from multiple organ issues, diabetes, arthritis and eye diseases

Families continued searching hospitals and victim identification centers

Russia gave no reason for the move

Monsoon rains and a tropical storm have triggered severe flooding and landslides in Indonesia and Thailand

Landslides from over 300mm of rain killed many, affecting nearly 44,000 people who took shelter in schools and public centers

Rescue efforts conclude and at least 79 people, including 12 firefighters, are injured