Indian scientists and biopharmaceutical firms are using artificial intelligence to identify promising drug candidates faster and at lower cost. But industry experts tell CNA the technology can address only part of a lengthy and risky development process.
The establishment just does not know how to deal with a generation of irreverent, frustrated young people, says former foreign correspondent Nirmal Ghosh.
SEOUL, Oct 16 - North Korea's state media KCNA said on Friday that an opening ceremony was held for the Amnok River bridge linking to China, which is also called New Yalu River Bridge.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s harsh words about US President Donald Trump were an emotional response after Zelensky deliberately thwarted Trump’s request that Ukraine not strike Russian refineries. Unfortunately Zelensky is making matters worse, and Ukraine’s future
Some 13,000 housed there lost livelihoods and are taking courses and opening small businesses to survive.
Police confirm that in 2018, Yasinjan Toxti died in a “re-education” camp, not in a traffic accident.
When Rudolph Diesel disappeared in 1913, many suspected foul play. The prime suspects were Germany’s Kaiser Wilhelm II and US oil man John D. Rockefeller. Both would have had reason to want the inventor of the diesel engine dead. The militaristic kaiser was building a
The drone has become the signature weapon of the Russo-Ukraine war. On any day in Ukraine, tens of thousands of drones are out hunting the battlefield for targets. These could be individual enemy soldiers or vehicles, or they could be larger targets such as depots,
A spike in diesel prices is hammering broad sectors of the US economy – especially agriculture and shipping – and becoming a flash point ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections. This squeeze has prompted Republicans from hard-hit farm states to call for a ban on US diesel
American audiences will be able to watch an English-dubbed version of “Ramayana,” a Hindi film based on a South Asian epic tradition, in theaters in November 2026. The Sanskrit “Ramayana,” or “Journey of Rama,” is an epic poem that was composed sometime between 400 BCE and 400
KABUL, Oct 15 - The United Nations mission in Afghanistan said on Thursday that Taliban morality police arbitrarily detained hundreds of people and subjected dozens to ill-treatment between July and September, allegations the Taliban rejected.
The Earth got its Moon when a small planet collided with our planet more than four billion years ago. This impact hurled molten rock into space, which eventually coalesced to form the satellite we can see every night from across our planet. But what of our neighbor, Mars? The
He said discussions between leaders and regional channels are the preferred approach.
RFA convened a closed, bipartisan roundtable on Capitol Hill, “China’s Transnational Repression (TNR)
The decision follows days of mixed signals from officials over offers of aid from Malaysia and Singapore.
The approach is intended to reduce soldiers’ exposure to danger and improve combat efficiency and survivability.
Analysts say Seoul’s security posture is unlikely to be significantly affected by the quarrel, but restoring trust will be key.
Children were buried under the debris after the roof crashed through three classrooms, police say.
The catch included two male crocodiles measuring over 5m long.
Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir did not specify which countries had offered help or what form the assistance would take.
Unpredictable school closures disrupt families as Malaysians demand action for recurring haze.
Families must provide a self-declaration and documents establishing their relationship with the missing person.
He was also disciplined for verbal abuse and delayed approval of soldiers’ leave applications.
The airlines previously lowered fuel surcharges after a preliminary US-Iran deal was signed in June.
The charges, delayed until after Deepavali, could prompt some retailers to encourage other payment methods, even as experts argue they are needed to sustain the fast-growing network.
Pan Pacific is pressing ahead with its expansion plans, betting on shorter-haul travel and demand from affluent Asian tourists despite geopolitical disruptions.
The price of onions were more expensive than meat in 2022.
Yemen’s civil war reignited in early October, as Saudi Arabia brought in Turkish and Pakistani military support to fight the Houthi rebels, who have governed much of northern Yemen as a de facto authority and waged a guerrilla war in the country since 2004. Having spent more
The US Navy’s bunker-busting Tomahawk push reflects growing recognition from the Iran war that striking deeply buried missile sites protected by robust air defenses requires long-range standoff weapons. But the missile faces serious operational, logistical and escalation
Raiding ancient tombs, which is a crime, is on the rise in the country.
Upper Thailand will enter the cool season in the third week of October and last until mid-February 2027.
One of the suspects in an alleged corruption case involving the misuse of emergency funds at the National Disaster Mitigation Agency is Bima Setyawan, the younger brother of agency chief Suharyanto.
The latest reshuffle follows one on Oct 1 that saw the appointment of new foreign and industry ministers and eight other senior leaders of agencies and the police force.
MUMBAI, Oct 15 - Indian authorities have asked Bollywood actor Imran Khan to leave the country by the end of the month, saying he breached immigration laws after joining a protest against the election commission chief, local media reported on Thursday.
A rescue official said the ceiling came down on the students after the roof of a higher floor collapsed, crumpling the two storeys.
Schools in eight districts in Selangor will now remain closed on Oct 16.
The trial in South Sumatra is aimed at clearing smoke and increasing visibility in haze-affected areas.
Most students were below the age of 13.
TAICHUNG, Taiwan Oct 15 - Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te called on Thursday for US memory chipmaker Micron Technology and its workers to negotiate \"sincerely\" ahead of a possible strike by the company's union in Taiwan.
Measures include matchmaking events, subsidising housing and childcare.
The fires have burned through hundreds of thousands of hectares of forest and plantations in Indonesia, and caused air pollution to surge locally, as well as in Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Timor-Leste.
Central Kalimantan and South Sumatra are now the worst affected areas because of peatland fires.
Consumers react to the spike in fuel prices by driving less and switching to electric and hybrid vehicles.
BANGKOK, Oct 15 - German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said on Thursday his country's support for Ukraine was clear but came with expectations for political reforms.
The strike is over a dispute concerning Micron’s bonus scheme.
The widespread power outage is estimated to have caused economic losses of around 233.5 billion rupiah (US$13 million), according to economic experts.
Arata Takebe will take up the role after Kazuo Yana stepped down Oct 14.
Residents welcomed the decision, although they said the pollution had been even worse earlier in the week.