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Who is Paul Kapur? Donald Trump’s Indian-origin pick confirmed for South & Central Asia diplomatic role; all you need to know

The US Senate has confirmed Indian-origin academic S Paul Kapur as Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, replacing Donald Lu. His confirmation came through a vote on October 7, despite the ongoing government shutdown.The White House confirmed the appointment in a post on X, stating, “Paul Kapur, of California, as Assistant […]

Asia Cup 2025 Final: India Beat Pakistan by 5 Wickets, Clinch Record 9th Title | Udaipur Kiran

Dubai, September 28 (Udaipur Kiran News): Team India triumphed in the Asia Cup 2025 final, defeating Pakistan by 5 wickets at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium to lift the trophy for a record ninth time. Chasing a target of 147 runs, India sealed victory in the 20th over (19.4 balls), with Rinku Singh hitting the […]

Asia Cup 2025 Final: Pakistan All Out for 146, India Need 147 to Win Title | Udaipur Kiran

Dubai, September 28 (Udaipur Kiran News): Team India has taken a strong position in the Asia Cup 2025 final, restricting Pakistan to 146 runs in 19.1 overs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Chasing 147, India now has a golden opportunity to clinch the title with a hat-trick of wins against their arch-rivals in this […]

India Opts to Bowl First After Winning Toss in Asia Cup 2025 Final Against Pakistan | Udaipur Kiran

New Delhi, September 28 (Udaipur Kiran News): Team India won the toss and chose to bowl first in the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan, being played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Pakistan will bat first. After winning the toss, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav said the pitch looked good and tends to […]

Dubai Police stern warning to fans ahead of India-Pakistan Asia Cup final: Strict rules, banned items, Rs 7 lakh fine, jail penalties! | World News

Pakistan and Indian players stand for national anthem before the start of the Asia Cup cricket match between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai,United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) For the first time in the 41-year history of the Asia Cup, India and Pakistan will face off […]

Another tropical storm causes 4 deaths and new evacuations in Philippines

Rescuers evacuate a resident as floods rise due to Typhoon Bualoi (Image credits: AP) MANILA: Another tropical storm barreled across Philippine islands Friday, causing at least four deaths and new evacuations of tens of thousands of people from landslide, and flood-prone villages long battered by typhoons. Bualoi, which has weakened since making landfall overnight, was […]

‘King of storms’: Super Typhoon Ragasa batters China, Hong Kong & Taiwan; viral videos capture chaos

One of the strongest typhoons in Asian history, and also dubbed the ‘king of storms’, Typhoon Ragasa carved a deadly path across the Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong and southern China, leaving behind floods, destruction and mass evacuations.The relentless storm unleashed towering waves, fierce winds and torrential rains before weakening over the Chinese mainland. Here are […]

Bangladesh Edge Afghanistan by 8 Runs in Asia Cup Thriller | Udaipur Kiran

Abu Dhabi, September 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan by 8 runs in a thrilling Group-B clash of the Asia Cup 2025, strengthening their position in the tournament. The match was played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Winning the toss, Bangladesh opted to bat first and posted 154 for 5 in 20 overs. Tanjid Hasan […]

Asia Cup 2025: Match timings pushed back due to UAE heat, full revised schedule announced | World News

The Asia Cup 2025 in UAE, running from September 9–28, will feature 19 T20 matches with revised evening timings/Representative Image To combat the intense September heat in the UAE and enhance viewer experience across South Asia, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has revised the match timings for the DP World Asia Cup 2025. Now rescheduled […]

Istanbul’s ferries link two worlds: Turkey ferries connect Europe to Asia; remain popular despite undersea metro line

Many travelers traveling between Istanbul’s Asian and European sides have relied on the distinctive white ferries that glide across the Bosphorus Strait for almost 200 years. The boats are nevertheless highly popular in spite of the increasingly crowded seas and competition from the bridges and the underwater metro line of the Turkish megacity.Sehir Hatlari, the […]