Sri Lanka navy fixes fuel leak on fire-stricken oil tanker

Sri Lanka's authorities fear a marine disaster if the tanker is allowed to transfer its oil to another ship in the country's waters

UN council members urge halt to Myanmar-Arakan Army fighting

UN called on Myanmar to address the long-term causes of the crisis that led more than 700,000 Rohingya Muslims to flee to Bangladesh

Authorities want to avoid damage to the coast line like that suffered by Mauritius after a bulk carrier struck a coral reef off the island

A long-time political prisoner before coming to power, Suu Kyi was once admired for her non-violent struggle against Myanmar’s military rule

The nasal spray vaccination could generate double protection for vaccine recipients - influenza and the novel coronavirus

Several reporters for US media residing in China have had their visas revoked and been forced to leave the country

Firefighters are battling a new blaze that broke out two days after an earlier fire was extinguished, the navy said

Sri Lanka People's Party (SLPP) lawmaker Premalal Jayasekera was convicted in a murder case on July 31

The potential vaccines on display are among nearly 10 worldwide to enter phase 3 trials, the last step ahead of regulatory approval

Huanan seafood market, believed to be the origin of the virus, is sealed and a large team of security staff chases away anyone who lingers