BANGKOK: Thailand’s long-awaited high-speed rail link to China, passing through Laos, is now expected to commence operations in 2030—almost ten years later than initially planned, the Thai gov...
In a bold move to streamline its operations and reduce costs, Ubisoft, France’s largest video game developer, has announced the closure of its Leamington studio in the UK and a significant restr...
TOKYO, Jan 27 — In a bold move to create a more welcoming environment for international visitors, Osaka has officially implemented a citywide smoking ban on public streets ahead of Expo 2025. This i...
Southeast Asia is grappling with a severe air pollution crisis, as multiple cities rank among the world’s most polluted, according to the air-monitoring organization IQAir. On Friday, Ho Chi Min...
Washington, Jan 23 — Tech mogul Elon Musk raised eyebrows yesterday by casting doubt on a $500 billion artificial intelligence (AI) initiative unveiled by US President Donald Trump. Musk, a key figu...
BENGALURU, India – In just five hours, retired professor Kamta Prasad Singh watched helplessly as his entire life savings were siphoned away by online fraudsters posing as law enforcement officers. ...
The tentative ceasefire between Israel and Hamas cleared its first major obstacle as the release of prisoners and hostages unfolded. Israel freed 90 Palestinian prisoners, while Hamas handed over thre...
Washington, D.C. — Late Saturday night, TikTok ceased operations across the United States and was pulled from Apple and Google app stores, as a new law requiring the shutdown of the app came into ef...
China’s Vice President Han Zheng to Attend Trump’s Inauguration: A New Chapter in US-China Relations
HONG KONG: In a significant diplomatic gesture, China’s Vice President Han Zheng is set to attend the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump on January 20. The move underscores Beijing’s ...
BEIJING: Apple’s dominance in China’s smartphone market is being challenged, as its Q4 2024 iPhone shipments plunged 25%, according to data from research firm Canalys. The tech giant now finds its...
