Asia

Sri Lanka’s Car Prices Surge as Import Ban and Taxes Bite

31 Jan 2025 13:22 PM IST

Sri Lankans face skyrocketing car prices and challenges due to import restrictions, high taxes, and a weak currency.

Taiwanese Surgeon Performs a Vasectomy on Himself, Ignites Online Debate

31 Jan 2025 02:35 AM IST

Chen, a specialist in eyelid, nose, and breast augmentation surgeries, previously worked with burn patients before opening his own plastic surgery clinic in Taipei.

Alex Soros Meets Muhammad Yunus After US Cuts Aid to Bangladesh

30 Jan 2025 17:28 PM IST

Alex Soros met Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka, marking their second meeting in three months. The OSF delegation expressed support for Bangladesh's interim government while global scrutiny over OSF’s influence continues.

Japan’s Longest-Serving Death Row Inmate Seeks .3M Compensation

Japan’s Longest-Serving Death Row Inmate Seeks $1.3M Compensation

30 Jan 2025 17:06 PM IST

Iwao Hakamada, 88, the world’s longest-serving death row inmate, is seeking over $1.3 million in compensation from the Japanese government after spending four decades in confinement for a crime he did not commit.

Did the US Really Allocate M for Condoms in Gaza? Fact Check

Did the US Really Allocate $50M for Condoms in Gaza? Fact Check

30 Jan 2025 16:18 PM IST

A White House claim that the US allocated $50 million for condoms in Gaza has been widely disputed.

Bangladesh Pushes To Revise ‘Uneven’ Border Deals With India In Key Talks

29 Jan 2025 21:52 PM IST

The BGB-BSF talks will cover border killings, illegal infiltration, smuggling, and environmental concerns. Bangladesh also seeks to regulate Indian access to Kulaura Railway Station and address misinformation spread by Indian media.

White Lotus Season 3 Sparks Thailand Tourism Boom, Hotel Bookings Surge

29 Jan 2025 17:27 PM IST

'The White Lotus' Season 3, set in Thailand, is anticipated to drive tourism, similar to previous seasons. Luxury hotels and travel agencies are already experiencing increased demand. The show's cast includes Blackpink’s Lisa, further boosting regional interest.

Moo Daeng, the Viral Grieving Dog, Adopted by Thai Princess

29 Jan 2025 12:11 PM IST

Moo Daeng, a grieving dog who became a viral sensation for mourning his deceased owner outside a 7-Eleven, has been adopted by Princess Siribha Chudabhorn of Thailand.

Malaysian Man Offers ‘Villain for Hire’ Service to Help Clients Look Like Heroes

29 Jan 2025 05:32 AM IST

The “villain-for-hire” service costs 100 ringgit (approximately 1,800 INR) on weekdays and 150 ringgit (around 2,800 INR) on weekends, with additional charges for clients outside the city.

India Protests After Sri Lankan Navy Fires on Fishermen, 5 Injured; MEA Summons Lankan Envoy

28 Jan 2025 16:43 PM IST

India lodges strong protest after Sri Lankan Navy firing injures 5 Indian fishermen near Delft Island, 2 seriously hurt.

Prabowo Subianto’s Light-Hearted ‘Indian DNA’ Remark Wins Hearts | Watch

27 Jan 2025 12:40 PM IST

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s humorous remark about having "Indian DNA" brought laughter at a state dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu

President Subianto Praises Indian Influence on Indonesia

27 Jan 2025 03:25 AM IST

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto highlighted India’s historical and cultural influence on Indonesia, shared his genetic link to India, and lauded PM Modi’s leadership during his State Visit to India.