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July 01, 2023 9:46 AM

The event is expected to attract more than 100,000 people.

The deals could mark a departure from New Delhi’s years of dependency on Russian arms and show how far US-India ties have come, analysts say.

July 01, 2023 8:45 AM

Hyundai Group chief has been seeking to visit the North’s Mount Kumgang.

For the most part, China hawks in the US have been deeply critical of Blinken’s visit to Beijing. Crucially, however, the trip raised hope of restoring bilateral dialogue and was largely welcomed by regional states keen to facilitate a thaw in US-China regional rivalry.

Kathija Bibi recently retired after 33 years of illustrious service in India's Tamil Nadu state.

A 680-year-old Shinto festival accused of animal cruelty has promised reforms after a horse died.

July 01, 2023 5:00 AM

Experts believe that the bushfire risk is mounting after three years of high rainfall.

July 01, 2023 5:00 AM

JAKARTA - In the sky above Sumatra, cloud-seeding aircraft have been trying to induce rain, even in these wetter months, to fill up dams and prevent flammable peatlands from drying out.

July 01, 2023 5:00 AM

The first Greek cafes date back to the gold rush in Australia in the 1850s, serving food like steak and chips.

July 01, 2023 5:00 AM

Is the region ready for hotter, drier weather? And how is the heat affecting ordinary people?

The drug and a key ingredient in magic mushrooms will be used nationally to treat PTSD and depression.

June 30, 2023 11:10 PM

Soldiers have targeted medical facilities, burned food stores and destroyed water wells, says a report.

June 30, 2023 10:02 PM

Lack of agreement could hurt its chances to become the government.

June 30, 2023 8:25 PM

He learnt that some travellers were asked to pay several thousand ringgit or face detention at the airport.

China will introduce measures on a trial basis to help with its application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Medical professionals are often easy targets for online scammers seeking to profit off disinformation, which leaves their reputations tarnished.

June 30, 2023 5:40 PM

The woman faces about 80 criminal charges - a record in Thai crime history, police said.

The country faced catastrophic floods that killed 1,739 people, impacted millions and left US$30 billion damage, and has been hit by price spikes in the wake of war in Ukraine.

Her family says they are shocked and saddened at the incident in Thailand's Don Mueang airport.

June 30, 2023 4:08 PM

The suspect was on a Jeju Air flight that departed Cebu for Incheon on June 19.