Tag: Asia
NKorea warns US of ‘very grave situation’ over Biden speech
<p>SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Sunday warned the United States will face “a very grave situation” because President Joe Biden “made a...
Buttler ton gives Rajasthan 55-run win over Hyderabad in IPL
NEW DELHI — Jos Buttler’s maiden Twenty20 century propelled Rajasthan Royals to an imposing 55-run victory over a depleted Sunrisers Hyderabad team in the...
Indian court urges government action as hospitals cry help
<p>NEW DELHI — With Indian hospitals struggling to secure a steady supply of oxygen, and more COVID-19 patients dying amid the shortages, a court...
UK rushes to increase aid to India’s health care system
LONDON — Britain rushed to increase aid for India’s teetering health care system on Sunday, promising more ventilators and expert advice as doctors grapple...
Roaring tanker fire kills 7, injures 14 in Afghan capital
<p>KABUL, Afghanistan — A searing blaze that roared through several fuel tankers on the northern edge of the Afghan capital of Kabul killed seven...
Chinese university plan causes security concerns in Hungary
<p>BUDAPEST, Hungary — Piles of garbage, discarded debris and abandoned buildings are scattered across a post-industrial area on the left bank of the Danube...
Kim wins Singapore LPGA tournament with final-round 64
<p>SINGAPORE — Hyo Joo Kim shot a final-round 8-under 64 and then watched from the comfort of the clubhouse as Hannah Green bogeyed her...
India launches effort to inoculate all adults against COVID
NEW DELHI — In hopes of taming a monstrous spike in COVID-19 infections, India opened vaccinations to all adults Saturday, launching a huge inoculation...
Pentagon chief calls for ‘new vision’ for American defense
<p>NAVAL STATION PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — In his first major speech as Pentagon chief, Lloyd Austin on Friday called for developing a “new vision”...
China’s Lin Xiyu has 1-stroke 54-hole lead at LPGA Singapore
SINGAPORE — China’s Lin Xiyu tapped in on the 18th hole for her fourth birdie of the back nine and a 5-under 67 to...