Temperatures rose above 52 degrees Celsius in Pakistan’s southern province of Sindh, the highest reading of the summer.
Indonesia’s ruling PDI-P could take on opposition role in Prabowo’s government as it ‘keeps options open’
PDI-P chief Megawati has slammed the administration of outgoing President Joko Widodo and ‘widespread’ fraud during February’s presidential election.
Pakistan arrests 11 militants involved in Chinese engineers’ killing, officials say
The March suicide bombing killed five Chinese engineers near the border with Afghanistan. On Sunday, Pakistan officials said the arrested men belong to local Taliban group TTP.
Singapore Airlines turbulence: aircraft that operated SQ321 returns from Bangkok
The Singapore Airlines aircraft that operated turbulence-hit flight SQ321 returned to Singapore on Sunday, five days after it made an emergency landing in Bangkok.
Pakistani Christians attacked by mob over alleged desecration of Koran
Blasphemy is a sensitive subject in Muslim-majority Pakistan, where an accusation can lead to a street lynching.
Singapore jails man who used fake staff pass to watch Bruno Mars concert after his post on ruse
He posted an Instagram Story with the text saying: “I’m trying to get into the concert of Bruno Mars without having any ticket.”
Irish employers should review worker taxation classifications
Recently published Irish Revenue guidance will help businesses determine whether a worker is an employee or self-employed for tax purposes.
Pension buy-outs: endgame issues for sponsors
At each phase of a defined benefit (DB) pension scheme buy-in, buy-out and wind-up, it is important for sponsors to take a strategic approach, work in partnership with the trustees and take advice on sponsor-specific issues that might otherwise be missed.
Will Philippines’ proposed TikTok ban address concerns over China or curb free speech?
The proposed law will empower the president to ban apps that could be used by “foreign adversaries” to threaten national security.
Singapore Airlines turbulence probe: investigators analyse SQ321 flight data recorders
Flight tracking data shows the Boeing 777-300ER plunged 1,800 metres in just a few minutes, with passengers saying it happened, so suddenly there was no time for many to fasten their seat belts.
