Leh, Ladakh — What was meant to be a season of revival for Ladakh’s tourism industry has turned into a heartbreaking halt. Bookings are being cancelled. Travellers are confined to their hotel rooms. Streets once filled with adventure-seekers are now silent under the shadow of curfew. And for the people of Leh, a region that […]
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WASHINGTON, Sept 29 — In a move that has intensified national tensions, U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized the deployment of 200 Oregon National Guard troops under federal command — just as the state of Oregon filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s latest intervention into the city of Portland. Trump, a Republican president […]
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SEOUL, Sept 29 — In a bold move aimed at reinvigorating its tourism sector and strengthening diplomatic ties, South Korea has officially launched a visa-free entry program for Chinese tourist groups, effective today. Under this pilot program, which will run until June 2026, tour groups from mainland China — with at least three members — […]
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SEOUL, Sept 27 — South Korea is reeling after a massive fire at the National Information Resources Service (NIRS) data centre in Daejeon triggered widespread disruption across key government platforms. The incident has left over 70 critical services offline, including postal, legal, and identification systems, sparking nationwide concern about the resilience of national infrastructure. The […]
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Srinagar — In a much-needed relief effort, the Government of India has sanctioned 5,061 new houses under a special initiative of the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G) for Jammu and Kashmir. This project specifically targets families in rural areas whose homes were damaged or destroyed in recent floods and landslides, offering them hope and a […]
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SINGAPORE — Pharmaceutical companies in Singapore are currently navigating a wave of uncertainty following the United States’ announcement of steep new tariffs on imported branded drugs. These tariffs — pegged at a staggering 100% — could impact nearly S$4 billion (RM13 billion) worth of Singapore’s pharmaceutical exports, putting jobs, innovation, and global supply chains at […]
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In a decisive move that has caught international attention, Slovenia has announced a ban on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from entering its borders. The Eastern European nation, home to just over 2 million people, stated on Thursday that the ban serves as a firm gesture in defense of international law and humanitarian principles. The […]
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Washington – In a bold new move, former President Donald Trump announced plans to impose steep new import taxes, with 100% tariffs on pharmaceutical drugs, 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, 30% on upholstered furniture, and 25% on heavy trucks, all set to begin October 1. Posting on his social media platform Truth Social, […]
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MANILA, Sept 26 — The Philippines is once again grappling with the fury of nature as Severe Tropical Storm Bualoi tears through the archipelago, leaving at least three people dead and displacing over 400,000 residents, many of whom are still reeling from the devastation wrought by Super Typhoon Ragasa just days ago. In southern Luzon’s […]
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TOKYO, Sept 26 — Japan’s Minister of Agriculture, Shinjiro Koizumi, has spoken out in defense of his ministry’s grape licensing policy following sharp criticism from local producers over international cultivation talks regarding the premium Shine Muscat variety. At the heart of the controversy is a recent move by the ministry to begin discussions with New […]
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