Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the inauguration and foundation stone laying ceremony of various development projects at Pachpadra, in Balotra, on July 4, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI India successfully weathered the challenges triggered by the West Asia conflict through effective assessment and strategic, timely decision-making, efficiently using its domestic resources and strong diplomatic ties, […]
Earth will reach its farthest point from the Sun on July 6, a yearly astronomical event known as aphelion. At around 152.1 million kilometres from the Sun, the planet will be about 5 million kilometres farther away than it is in early January. Yet, despite this greater distance, the Northern Hemisphere will remain firmly in […]
Authorities across East and Southeast Asia are on high alert as Super Typhoon Ragasa, the strongest storm in the world this year, charges towards southern China, Taiwan, the Philippines and Hong Kong. With winds reaching 215 kilometres per hour and gusts up to 265 kph, the storm has already forced mass evacuations, grounded flights and […]
Washington, May 13: U.S. Congress member Julie Johnson has introduced a bill aimed at strengthening women’s economic security in South and Central Asia. This legislation directly links the initiative to broader U.S. foreign policy goals and regional stability. The proposed bill, named the ‘EMPOWER Act,’ seeks to establish U.S. policy to promote women’s economic security […]
The wealthiest families in Asia keep on consolidating their power in 2026 by accumulating more money in the traditional fields and emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and energy infrastructure. As per the latest ranking by Bloomberg, most of the family empires that have been around for some time not only retain their status […]
Go out at night when the sky is clear and take a look around more often than not, you’ll see fewer stars than your grandparents did when they were young. And this isn’t just an illusion; satellite measurements now show that the Earth is becoming increasingly bright at night, thanks to the rapid proliferation of […]
US is negotiating with countries in Asia and Africa to take 1100 Afghans who have been stuck in Qatar for over a year now. The United States State Department has been negotiating with countries in Asia and Africa to take the 1100 Afghans who have been stranded on a former US military base in Qatar […]
WASHINGTON: The US military is deploying thousands of additional Marines and sailors to West Asia, three US officials said on Friday. No decision had been made to send troops into Iran itself, but they will build up the capacity for future operations in the region, the officials said on condition of anonymity. One official confirmed […]
Dubai–Oman Green Corridor Launched: A Game-Changer for Global Trade In a move that could redefine logistics across the Gulf, Dubai has unveiled a “green corridor” with Oman for sea-air cargo shipments, promising faster, more efficient and streamlined trade between Asia, the Middle East and beyond. At a time when global supply chains are under pressure […]
What happens in a $20,000-a-night suite doesn’t always stay there — especially when there’s a hot tub, a private jet nicknamed the “Lolita Express,” and some very familiar names in the guest list.The infamous picture of Bill Clinton in a hot tub with a mystery woman is from a 2002 trip to Asia that the […]
