Maldives won’t be bullied, president says as India row deepens

The Maldives may be small but will not be bullied, the president said after returning from China, where he signed a raft of deals, as a row with New Delhi deepens.

Princess Royal says she is the ’eyes and ears’ of the monarchy

The Princess Royal has described herself as the ’eyes and ears’ of the monarchy who is committed to travelling around the country to support those ’doing an incredibly good job’ as she petted a cow in Sri Lanka.

Ayodhya Mandir inauguration sparks spiritual tourism surge: Sri Lanka eyes Indian travelers

The air crackles with anticipation as India prepares for the momentous inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, a historic city bathed in the luminescence of spiritual significance.

Sofia Vergara flashes her bralette in sheer top with blazer while striking a pose in London

Sofia Vergara is across the pond, in the UK, stepping up the promotional push for the upcoming Netflix miniseries Griselda.

China’s arrest of ’MI6 spy’ could be retaliation, analysts say

China’s arrest of a man allegedly working as a spy for Britain could be retaliation, analysts say.

Spearhead Carrier to be deployed in Indian Ocean as India, UK vow to strengthen defence cooperation during Rajnath Singh’s visit

London [UK], January 11 (ANI): Aiming to bolster defence ties between New Delhi and London, the United Kingdom will send its naval groups– Littoral Response Group and Carrier Strike Group– to the Indian Ocean Region, in addition to holding multiple joint military exercises and expanding defence cooperation with India.

Ex-chairman of China Everbright Group expelled from Communist Party

Hong Kong (CNN) - Another former top business leader in China has been kicked out of the Chinese Communist Party, showing how a crackdown on the country’s financial sector is continuing into the new year.

PM Modi to address Indian diaspora in Abu Dhabi on Feb 13

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his upcoming visit to United Arab Emirates (UAE) next month, will address the Indian diaspora at a community reception titled ’Ahlan Modi’ on February 13.

German great Beckenbauer dies aged 78

German legend Franz Beckenbauer, widely regarded as one of football’s greatest players, has died aged 78.

Harike welcomes migratory guests amidst winter’s belated arrival

As winter reluctantly unfolds its icy embrace across Northern India, the Harike wetland in Punjab witnesses a delayed but enthusiastic arrival of migratory birds. Approximately 40,000 to 50,000 feathered travelers have descended upon the region, transforming the wetland into a vibrant haven for avian enthusiasts and conservationists alike.

Migrant workers moving out coastal cities as crisis grips Chinese economy

Amid the crisis gripping the Chinese economy, some migrant workers, labour brokers and shop owners have started moving out of the coastal cities and returning home as jobs in the country’s coastal cities face a reduction in job opportunities, the Voice of America (VOA) reported.

Bangladesh’s prime minister Sheikh Hasina wins fifth term

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has secured a fourth consecutive term in office, according to the country’s electoral commission, maintaining her title as the world’s longest serving female head of government in an election boycotted by the main opposition party.

Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan wins parliament seat

Bangladeshi cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan won a seat in the country’s parliament on Sunday after a landslide victory in a general election boycotted by the opposition, an official said.

World wants country like India to balance out established powers: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar has said the world today wants a country like India to balance out the established powers.

Taiwan slams Chinese balloons as safety threat, psychological warfare

Taiwan’s defence ministry accused China on Saturday of threatening aviation safety and waging psychological warfare on the island’s people with a recent spate of balloons spotted near or over the island, days before key Taiwanese elections.

FAA grounds 171 Boeing planes after mid-air blowout on Alaska Airlines jet

The US airline regulator has ordered the grounding of some Boeing 737 Max 9 jets after part of one plane fell off during an Alaska Airlines flight.

Aditya-L1: India’s Sun mission set to reach destination in hours

India’s first solar observation mission is set to reach its final destination in a few hours.

China’s workers suffer record drop in hiring salaries

Wages offered to Chinese workers in major cities declined by the most on record, underscoring persisting deflationary pressures and sluggish consumer confidence in the world’s second-largest economy.

Gujarat holding talks with Japan, US firms as PM Modi eyes chipmaking hub

India’s Gujarat state is in talks with chipmakers in Japan, South Korea and the United States for investments in the state, its top minister said on Thursday, in pursuit of India’s ambitions of becoming a chipmaker for the world.

India expresses solidarity with Japan in wake of earthquake, tsunami

India has expressed solidarity with Japan and its people in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami that struck Ishikawa and nearby prefectures of the country.

China’s crackdown on foreign firms has increased uncertainty

Multinational corporations in China are facing a dilemma in 2024: Stay, or walk away because of the growing risks of doing business there?

Death toll rises to 62 as survivors face rain and landslides

Japanese rescuers were scrambling to search for survivors as authorities warned of landslides and heavy rain after a powerful earthquake that killed at least 62 people.

Japan Airlines plane in flames on runway at Tokyo airport

A Japan Airlines aircraft carrying hundreds of passengers on Tuesday caught fire on a runway at Tokyo’s Haneda airport.

Enforced disappearances in Pakistan rose to 3,120 in 2023

The Defence of Human Rights (DHR), a non-governmental organisation (NGO) focusing on enforced disappearances in Pakistan since 2004, released a report on Saturday stating that 51 additional cases in 2023 took the overall figure to 3,120 cases, Dawn reported.

Xi Jinping calls for Taiwan’s ’’reunification’’ with China in year-end address

Ahead of presidential elections in Taiwan that are slated to be held on January 13, President Xi Jinping on Sunday in his year-end address asserted that Taiwan will be reunified with China, Fox News reported.

South Korea opposition chief stabbed in neck

South Korea’s opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck during a visit to the southern port city of Busan on Tuesday, the Yonhap news agency reported.

The JF-17 Thunder: A high-stakes gamble or game-changer?

The military alliance between Pakistan and China is a cash receipt of Pakistan’s sale of its geo-strategic relevance. This partnership, particularly the co-development of the JF-17 Thunder fighter jet, transcends mere arms deals, reflecting a deep strategic convergence in a crucible of counterpoise to India’s rising global stance.

“India carefully evaluating all aspects of unfolding situation in Red Sea”: MEA

India values the free movement of commercial shipping and is closely evaluating all aspects of the unfolding situation in the Red Sea, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday.

More than a billion people will head to the polls across South Asia in 2024

Four South Asian countries are expected to head to the polls next year, in a grand test for democracy that will see nearly 2 billion people across Bangladesh, Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka cast their ballots from January through September.

Couple who spent their life savings renovating a hotel return from holiday in Sri Lanka to find it destroyed after burst pipe flooded the entire building