Indian seafarers question US military’s account of tanker strike that killed three crew members
Seamen’s union disputes Centcom claim that it fired on MT Settebello after its crew ignored repeated warnings
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Airport chaos and mass evacuations as China is hit by flood nightmare
Sustained torrential rain has caused widespread flight delays at multiple airports in southern China, state media reported on Tuesday
Hong Kong customs seize $20 million in fake goods just hours before World Cup
The World Cup is due to get underway in Mexico City on Thursday
Woman in custody after American diplomat’s death being investigated as homicide in Myanmar
According to three people in the diplomatic community in Myanmar, the man was found dead about two weeks ago at the Sakura Residence & Hotel
Sherpa guide’s family files official complaint after ‘miracle’ rescue on Mount Everest
When helicopters were finally sent to look for him, they could not find him
Trump confident India and US will reach trade deal soon: ‘I like your prime minister a lot’
Washington’s proposed new tariff complicates negotiations
Why Japan is running short of plastic bags, trays and gloves
Shortage affecting bakeries to convenience store chains, and making everyday items more expensive for people
Mount Everest climber stranded for a week without food or oxygen rescued crawling back to Base Camp alone
Nepali guide Hillary Dawa Sherpa went missing near the so-called ‘Death Zone’ where oxygen levels are too low to sustain human life for long
The US is delaying weapon sales to allies. Will there be long-term impact?
A number of factors may “lead even long-standing allies and partners to question whether or not it’s wise to continue to depend on the United States for essential defense articles and services,” one analyst said.
Rare albino buffalo that resembles Trump now living the high-life after being spared execution
A rare albino buffalo fondly named after Donald Trump for its distinctive blond tuft is drawing a huge crowd at the national zoo in Bangladesh’s capital