Asia

Ronin the Rat Sets World Record for Detecting Landmines in Cambodia

08 Apr 2025 11:20 AM IST

Ronin, an African pouched rat, set a world record by detecting over 100 landmines in Cambodia, showcasing the vital role of trained rodents in demining efforts

British Man Arrested in Phuket for Attacking Shopkeeper and Boy, CCTV Footage Goes Viral

08 Apr 2025 07:44 AM IST

A British man was arrested in Phuket after CCTV captured him assaulting a shopkeeper and a boy in a violent rampage that shocked locals and went viral online.

Thai Man Arrested After Leaving Infant in Forest to Punish Wife Over Marital Dispute

08 Apr 2025 00:32 AM IST

Thai father leaves newborn in forest over wife's sex refusal post-birth; police confirm drug use and arrest him.

Netflix Star or Serial Scammer? ‘Con Mum’ Faces Charges in Singapore

07 Apr 2025 13:42 PM IST

Netflix’s Con Mum subject, Dionne Marie Hanna, has been charged with fraud in Singapore after allegedly deceiving multiple victims with false promises of royal inheritance.

‘Black Monday 2.0’: Trump’s Tariffs Trigger Global Stock Market Crash | TDG Explainer

07 Apr 2025 12:11 PM IST

Global stock markets crash after Trump’s tariffs, sparking fears of another Black Monday. 2.0

Japan, Taiwan Markets Hit Circuit Breakers Amid Trump Tariff Chaos

07 Apr 2025 11:20 AM IST

Donald Trump’s tariffs spark panic sell-off as Japan, Taiwan trigger circuit breakers to halt massive market crash.

Taiwan Won’t Retaliate Against US Tariffs, Says President Lai

07 Apr 2025 03:46 AM IST

President Lai Ching-te says Taiwan will not retaliate against the 32% US tariffs and will instead seek negotiations aiming for zero tariffs, all while supporting local industries and boosting AI-driven growth.

“India Is Like Family”: Sri Lankan Monk Hails PM Modi’s Visit to Anuradhapura

06 Apr 2025 23:28 PM IST

During PM Modi’s visit to Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, prominent Buddhist monk Ven. Hemarathana Thero hailed India’s continued support, calling it a family that always stands by Sri Lanka.

Stitching Ties, Not Tariffs: Indonesia Chooses Diplomacy Over Trade War With US

06 Apr 2025 18:31 PM IST

Indonesia will not counter Trump’s tariff hike, instead pursuing negotiations and exploring European markets while supporting affected sectors like apparel and footwear to maintain long-term trade and investment relations.