Sri Lanka attacks: Public urged to surrender swords and knives

Image copyright AFP Image caption Hundreds of weapons have been seized in searches since the 21 April attacks Sri Lankan authorities have called on the public to surrender swords and large knives amid heightened security concerns following the deadly Easter Sunday attacks. Police said knives used for legal everyday activities should not be included in […]

Thailand’s King Vajiralongkorn crowned

Media captionKing Vajiralongkorn begins three days of ceremonial rites Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has been crowned on the first of three days of coronation rites. King Vajiralongkorn inherited the throne in 2016 when his long-reigning father Bhumibol Adulyadej died. Days ago in a surprise announcement the palace said the king had married his long-term partner […]

North Korea ‘test fires short-range missiles’

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Kim Jong-un held talks with the US president in February North Korea has tested several short-range missiles, according to reports from South Korea. They were fired from the Hodo peninsula in the east of the country, said South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff. If confirmed, it will be the first […]

Thailand’s King Vajiralongkorn crowned

Media captionKing Vajiralongkorn begins three days of ceremonial rites Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has been crowned on the first of three days of coronation rites. King Vajiralongkorn inherited the throne in 2016 when his long-reigning father Bhumibol Adulyadej died. Days ago in a surprise announcement the palace said the king had married his long-term partner […]

North Korea ‘test fires short-range missiles’

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Kim Jong-un held talks with the US president in February North Korea has tested several short-range missiles, according to reports from South Korea. They were fired from the Hodo peninsula in the east of the country, said South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff. If confirmed, it will be the first […]

Thailand’s King Vajiralongkorn crowned

Media captionKing Vajiralongkorn begins three days of ceremonial rites Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has been crowned on the first of three days of coronation rites. King Vajiralongkorn inherited the throne in 2016 when his long-reigning father Bhumibol Adulyadej died. Days ago in a surprise announcement the palace said the king had married his long-term partner […]

North Korea ‘test fires short-range missiles’

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Kim Jong-un held talks with the US president in February North Korea has tested several short-range missiles, according to reports from South Korea. They were fired from the Hodo peninsula in the east of the country, said South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff. If confirmed, it will be the first […]

India Cyclone Fani evacuation efforts hailed a success

Image copyright EPA Image caption Efforts to reduce loss of human life have been called a success India has hailed as a success its evacuation of more than a million people to safety to avoid Cyclone Fani. Between eight and 12 people were killed in the north-eastern Indian state of Orissa, or Odisha, by the […]

Thailand’s King Vajiralongkorn crowned

Image copyright Reuters Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has been crowned on the first of three days of coronation rites. King Vajiralongkorn inherited the throne in 2016 when his long-reigning father Bhumibol Adulyadej died. Days ago in a surprise announcement the palace said the king had married his long-term partner and royal consort who would now […]

North Korea ‘test fires short-range missiles’

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Kim Jong-un held talks with the US president in February North Korea has tested several short-range missiles, according to reports from South Korea. They were fired from the Hodo peninsula in the east of the country, said South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff. If confirmed, it will be the first […]