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Latest evacuee from hantavirus-hit cruise lands in Europe

Latest evacuee from hantavirus-hit cruise lands in Europe

Another sick passenger from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship landed in Europe on Thursday, as the vessel headed to a Spanish island and health officials scrambled to map the outbreak of the potentially deadly human-to-human strain. The fate of the MV Hondius has sparked international alarm after three

India vows to crush terror 'ecosystem', a year after Pakistan conflict

India vows to crush terror 'ecosystem', a year after Pakistan conflict

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India remains "steadfast as ever" in its determination to defeat terrorism and its "enabling ecosystem", marking one year since a deadly clash with arch-enemy Pakistan. Relations between nuclear-armed neighbours plummeted last year after an April 22 attack in Pahalgam

Japan fires missiles during drills, drawing China rebuke

Japan fires missiles during drills, drawing China rebuke

Japan fired surface-to-ship missiles and sank an old warship in waters between the Philippines and Taiwan as part of major military exercises that include US forces, angering China. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has accelerated Japan's shift towards a more muscular defence policy, further casting off -- with

Spurs thrash Timberwolves as Knicks edge Sixers in NBA playoffs

Spurs thrash Timberwolves as Knicks edge Sixers in NBA playoffs

Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs thrashed the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-95 to level their NBA playoff series as the New York Knicks edged Philadelphia for a 2-0 lead Wednesday. Bouncing back from a home-court upset loss on Monday, the Western Conference second-seeded Spurs' resounding

Australia to force gas giants to reserve fuel for domestic use

Australia to force gas giants to reserve fuel for domestic use

Australia will look to stave off energy shortages by forcing major gas companies to reserve 20 percent of their exports for domestic use, Energy Minister Chris Bowen said Thursday. The country is one of the world's largest exporters of liquefied natural gas (LNG), a key fuel source in

AirAsia signs $19bn deal for 150 Airbus A220 jets

AirAsia signs $19bn deal for 150 Airbus A220 jets

Southeast Asia's AirAsia signed a $19 billion deal to buy 150 Canadian-made Airbus A220-300 jets, the two companies said, with the low-cost carrier adding Thursday that it could double the order to meet future demand. The deal, announced at the plane-maker's facility

Russia warns diplomats in Kyiv to evacuate in case of strike

Russia warns diplomats in Kyiv to evacuate in case of strike

Russia warned foreign diplomats in Kyiv that it would attack the city if Ukraine disrupted World War II commemorations in Moscow this weekend, as attacks from both sides continued into Thursday. Russia did not elaborate on its threat, and Ukraine did not immediately respond. Russia and Ukraine traded strikes on