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Asia boosts coal use as Iran war squeezes global LNG supplies
Bangkok: Asian countries are turning to coal as the Iran war disrupts oil and gas shipments. The continent is exposed because it relies on imported fuel, much of it passing through the…
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Vietnam becomes top destination for Indians as Middle East tensions rise
Mumbai: Amid disruptions in the Middle East, a report on Monday, March 23, has revealed that travel preferences have shifted in recent weeks, with more travellers opting for alternate international and domestic…
- World
Iran War: Asian shares fall as oil tops USD 111 barrel, Wall Street slumps
Shares retreated Thursday in Asia after stocks on Wall Street slumped as oil prices spiked at more than USD 110 a barrel. US stocks also sagged due to a report that said…
- India
‘Asia’s cleanest village’ in Meghalaya to be closed to tourists on Sundays
Shillong: Mawlynnong in Meghalaya’s East Khasi district, widely known as Asia’s cleanest village, will remain closed to single-day tourists on Sundays from now on, as the local authorities decided to suspend all…
- Lifestyle
International Spice Day 2026: Try Asia’s spiciest wraps In Hyderabad
Spicy food in India is not just about taste. It is tradition, identity, and emotion served on a plate. From the first crackle of tempering in hot oil to the bright red…
- Business
Asian shares slip after Wall Street logs its worst day in 3 weeks
Bangkok: Shares fell Monday in Asia as China reported investment fell in November in the latest signal that demand in the world’s second largest economy remains weak. The retreat followed a dismal…
- Middle East
Man Industries, Aramco Asia India plan to set up steel pipe unit in Saudi Arabia
New Delhi: Man Industries (India) on Thursday said it has signed an agreement with Aramco Asia India to explore the opportunity to establish a steel pipe manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia. The…
- Andhra Pradesh
Andhra to be among Asia’s top tourist destinations by 2030
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister K Durgesh on Monday said the state aims to be positioned among Asia’s most attractive tourist destinations by 2030. Durgesh will participate in the National Mission, chaired…
- Middle East
Undersea cable cuts in Red Sea affects internet across Asia, Middle East
Dubai: Undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea disrupted internet access Sunday, September 7, in parts of Asia including India, and Middle East, experts said, though it wasn’t immediately clear what caused…
- India
5 foreign ministers from central Asia to attend India-hosted conclave
New Delhi: India will host foreign ministers of five Central Asian countries at a conclave on Friday with a focus on jointly combating terrorism and boosting cooperation in areas of trade and…
- India
Earthquakes hit India, other Asian nations
New Delhi: A series of earthquakes struck India and other Asian countries on Sunday, including Myanmar, which is still dealing with the aftermath of the March 28 quake. A 3.4 magnitude earthquake…
- World
Bangladesh tops in child marriage rate in Asia: UNICEF
Dhaka: Bangladesh continues to grapple with high rates of child marriage, gender inequality, violence, and limited opportunities for girls, as revealed by a recent global report. The report, titled, ‘Girl Goals: What…
- India
Mobile broadband market in Asia-Pacific to reach USD 296 billion in 2029
New Delhi: Driven by 5G service expansions, the mobile broadband services revenue in the Asia-Pacific region is likely to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2 per cent from…
- India
Heart attacks, strokes account for 3.9 mn deaths annually in South-East Asia: WHO
New Delhi: Heart attacks and strokes are a global health challenge, accounting for 3.9 million deaths annually, in the South-East Asia Region, including India, said the World Health Organization on Saturday, ahead…
- World
List of top 10 powerful countries on Asia Power Index
The Sydney-based Lowy Institute has released the Asia Power Index, with the list of the top 10 powerful countries led by the United States. The institute ranked 27 countries and territories in…
