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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 […]

Etihad Airways announces major discounts: Save up to 30% on Asia and Africa flights this autumn | World News

Etihad Airways has launched a major “Destination Sale” for UAE and GCC travellers/Image: File Etihad Airways has launched a major “Destination Sale” for UAE and GCC travellers, offering up to 30% off flights to new and popular destinations in Asia and Africa. As demand rises for autumn and winter travel, this limited-time sale delivers significant […]

Oman set to host first international Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Trophy in October 2025 | World News

Oman will host 20 Asian teams in the first international Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Trophy from October 24–26, 2025/Image: Instagram Oman is set to make rugby history as it prepares to host the first-ever Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Trophy this October. With 20 national teams, both men’s and women’s, participating from across Asia, the three-day […]

Rubio Visits Asia in Shadow of Trump’s Tariffs

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Why the Dalai Lama’s Succession Is Complicated

Just before the Dalai Lama turned 90, he announced that his successor would be selected through the traditional process of reincarnation. Mujib Mashal, The New York Times’s South Asia bureau chief, explains why this process could increase tensions with China. Source link

Trump says Macron ‘always gets it wrong’ as they clash over West Asia

President Trump said on Tuesday that President Macron of France “always gets it wrong,” as simmering tensions between the two leaders over the Israel-Iran conflict blew up into insults.As he made an early exit from the G7 meeting in Canada and flew back to Washington, Trump called Macron “publicity seeking.” In a post on his […]