BANGKOK – ByteDance’s TikTok will invest 126.8 billion baht (S$5 billion) in a data hosting service…
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Deadly Stampede at Maha Kumbh Mela in India Leaves Several Dead
LUCKNOW, India – A tragic stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious gathering,…
PM Modi Inaugurates 38th National Games in Uttarakhand
DEHRADUN – Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 38th edition of the National Games today at…
Air Busan Plane Catches Fire at South Korea’s Gimhae Airport, All Passengers Safely Evacuated
SEOUL – A fire broke out on an Airbus A321 belonging to South Korean budget airline…
Mumbai Explores Ban on Petrol and Diesel Vehicles to Combat Air Pollution
MUMBAI, India – The Maharashtra government has initiated steps to evaluate a potential ban on petrol…
Tragic Accident in Taiwan: Four Dead After EV Crash and Fire
TAOYUAN, TAIWAN – A devastating accident on January 25 claimed the lives of a father and…
Jewel Changi Airport Achieves Record Footfall of 80 Million in 2024
SINGAPORE – Jewel Changi Airport celebrated a milestone in 2024, recording over 80 million visitors—the highest…
Italy Resumes Migrant Transfers to Albania Amid Legal Uncertainty
ROME – Italy’s navy began transporting 49 migrants to detention facilities in Albania on Sunday, marking…
India Celebrates 75 Years of Republic with a Grand Parade Showcasing Unity and Progress
NEW DELHI – India celebrated 75 years as a sovereign democratic republic with grandeur on Sunday,…
Turkey Calls for Unified Effort to Combat PKK and Islamic State in the Region
ANKARA – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has urged regional cooperation to eliminate both the Kurdistan…
South Korea’s Suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol Indicted for Insurrection
SEOUL – South Korean prosecutors have formally indicted suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of…
China and Philippines Clash Over South China Sea Supply Mission
BEIJING – China’s coast guard reported on Friday that a Philippine civilian vessel delivered supplies to…