Apple moves production AWAY from China: A quarter of new iPhones to be manufactured in India

One in four iPhones could soon be manufactured in India as Apple joins a growing list of companies seeking to reduce their reliance on China.

Health crisis as immunisation comes to a halt in G-B

The Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) government is under fire for its perceived apathy towards looming health threats in the region, leading to a critical halt in the immunisation programme in the vulnerable Diamer district.

Taiwan reports rare nighttime Chinese military activity nearby

Taiwan reported rare nighttime Chinese military activity around the island on Thursday, including aircraft crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait, as Beijing continues such missions ahead of Taiwan’s January election.

PM Modi’s ’Wed in India’ call aims to redirect Rs 1 lakh crore spent on overseas weddings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent call for ’’Wed in India’’ has set the stage for a potential influx of Rs 1 lakh crore back to the country, redirecting expenditures incurred on destination weddings abroad.

Baseball star joins LA Dodgers in record $700m deal

Baseball sensation Shohei Ohtani has joined the Los Angeles Dodgers in the biggest deal in the sport’s history.

Sri Lanka and India eye a gems and jewellery alliance

While the global economy grapples with uncertainties, Sri Lanka’s gems and jewellery industry has experienced a remarkable resurgence. This unexpected surge in exports has sparked a renewed focus on both bolstering the industry and addressing the challenges that continue to impede its full potential. Could India, a global leader in the gems and jewellery sector, be the key to unlocking Sri Lanka’s true brilliance?

How ’The Mango Tree’ became Colombo’s North Indian cuisine maestro

In the heart of Colombo, a city whose very name echoes the vibrant hues of mango leaves, there stands a mango tree that goes beyond being a mere symbol of foliage. ’The Mango Tree,’ an establishment founded in 2004, has evolved into a culinary landmark, offering authentic, affordable, and irresistible North Indian cuisine that has captivated the taste buds of Sri Lankans.

Japan adds Chinese nuclear weapons lab and others to WMD concern list

Japan revised on Wednesday its End User List, which provides exporters with information on foreign entities possibly involved in activities such as the development of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs).

4 Indian women, including Finance Minister Sitharaman, rank in Forbes’ top influential list

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has been ranked 32nd in Forbes’ list of the world’s most influential women, alongside notable women such as US Vice President Kamala Harris and musician Taylor Swift.

BBC News presenter apologizes after flipping the middle finger live on air

A BBC News presenter has apologized after flipping the middle finger live on air on Wednesday. Maryam Moshiri, the chief presenter at the British network, said she was ’’joking around a bit with the team’’ when she stuck up her middle finger just as the broadcast went to air.

Italy pulls out of China’s Belt and Road Initiative

BBC: Italy will pull out of China’s flagship Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the government has confirmed. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s administration notified Beijing that it would cease participating in the BRI ahead of a deadline a

Seychelles declares state of emergency after huge explosion

A state of emergency has been declared in Seychelles, after a massive explosion at an industrial area on the main island, Mahé, as well as flooding.

Bhutan & India on Joint Mission to Save Endangered Species in South Asia

In a landmark initiative, India, Bhutan, Nepal, and Bangladesh have joined forces to tackle the rampant issue of wildlife trafficking and trade in South Asia.

New Delhi investigating alleged illegal transplants at Apollo hospital in city

The New Delhi city government is investigating an Apollo hospital, part of India’s largest private hospital chain, after a media report linked it to the illegal sale by Myanmar nationals of their kidneys for organ transplants.

China’s exports slump seen slowing as pockets of demand emerge: Reuters Poll

Declines in China’s exports likely slowed in November, a Reuters poll showed on Wednesday, amid mixed signs factories in the world’s second-largest economy may be finding their footing after a bruising slump in demand.

Plight of Sri Lankan workers in Chinese-led project unveiled

Chinese infrastructure projects have become a significant source of employment for Sri Lankan workers in recent years. These projects, financed by the Chinese government’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), span various sectors, including construction, transportation, and energy.

Indian state poll results boost markets, ease fiscal risk, analysts say

India’s ruling nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party’s win in three out of four major state elections will boost sentiment in the country’s equity markets, potentially drawing higher foreign inflows on confidence in political stability, analysts said.

Mount Marapi: Eleven hikers killed as volcano erupts in Indonesia

Eleven hikers have been found dead near the crater of Indonesia’s Marapi volcano after it erupted over the weekend, rescuers say.

China’s economic heft sinks for first time in three decades

For most of us, weight loss is a positive. For an economy, not so much. New analysis showing that China’s global heft has declined for the first time since 1994 illustrates why its chances of overtaking the US economy are increasingly in doubt.

Indonesia heightens monitoring in response to ‘mysterious pneumonia’ outbreak in China

The Health Ministry has instructed healthcare professionals across the country to increase their monitoring of cases of respiratory illnesses following a recent outbreak of “mysterious pneumonia” in northern China.

India has walked the talk when it comes to climate action: PM Modi ahead of COP28

Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Dubai on Thursday to participate in the World Climate Action Summit at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28).

Released Palestinians allege abuse in Israeli jails

Palestinian prisoners released from Israeli jails say that guards carried out abuse and collective punishment in the weeks after the Hamas attacks on Israel on 7 October.

Pakistan carried out ’widespread abuses’ against Afghan refugees: Report

The Pakistan authorities committed ’’widespread abuses’’ against Afghans living in the country to compel them to return to Afghanistan leading to a situation of humanitarian crisis, Human Rights Watch said in a statement on Wednesday.

Thailand says Chinese beggars caught in Bangkok not victims of trafficking

Six Chinese nationals with severe deformities caught begging on the streets of Bangkok were not victims of torture, physical abuse or coercion by human traffickers as believed earlier, Thailand said on Monday (Nov 27).

NASA to train Indian astronaut for ISS voyage in deepening space ties

NASA will train an Indian astronaut for a voyage to the International Space Station as early as next year, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said on Wednesday, amid deepening space ties between India and the United States.

Google is deleting old Gmail accounts: Here’s how to save yours

Beginning on Dec. 1, the tech giant, Google will begin purging all accounts that have been inactive for two years or more. The company says the move is meant to help cut back on the number of accounts that can be hijacked by hackers.

Global South confluence: India’s leadership and vision

India recently took center stage by hosting the second edition of the Voice of Global South Summit on November 12-13, underscoring its unwavering commitment to the Global South. Building upon the success of the inaugural event held in January 2023, this summit witnessed the active participation of 125 nations, providing a robust platform for meaningful dialogue on shared priorities.

MSF doctors killed in strike on Al Awda hospital in Northern Gaza

Médecins sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is horrified by the killing of two MSF doctors, and a third doctor following a strike on Al Awda Hospital, one of the last remaining functional hospitals in Northern Gaza.

Boss of Australian telecom giant quits after nationwide outage

The chief executive of Australian telecom giant Optus has resigned after a nationwide outage this month.

Health authorities across Australia call for return of masks amid eighth COVID wave

Health authorities in several Australian states have recommended the return of masks amid a spike in COVID-19 cases leading up to Christmas.