India's Maha Kumbh festival sees 15 million people take holy dip on first day
Nearly 15 million Hindus, six times the number expected, took a dip in freezing waters seeking absolution of their sins.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Provisional anti-dumping duties on flat-rolled iron, non-alloy steel imports China, India, Japan, S.Korea - MITI
MITI says the move, effective Jan 11, 2025, for up to 120 days, aims to prevent further harm to the domestic industry.
Mon Jan 13 2025
India's Maha Kumbh Mela: A look at the gigantic pitcher festival
The Maha Kumbh Mela in northern India is the largest gathering of humanity in the world.
Mon Jan 13 2025
Meta knew it used pirated books to train AI, authors say
The case is one of several alleging that copyrighted works by authors, artists and others used to develop AI products without permission.
Sat Jan 11 2025
India stampede: Six dead as thousands gather for free pass to visit Hindu temple
Thousands of devotees queued outside the temple to collect tokens for a free visit to the deity, pushed and jostled leading to the stampede.
Thu Jan 09 2025
Penang is one of Lonely Planet's seven best places to visit in Southeast Asia
Lonely Planet describes Penang a vibrant blend of Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures, showcased in its food, architecture and traditions.
Tue Jan 07 2025
Zii Jia pulls out of India open, Indonesia Master
Lee Zii Jia will not be in action any time soon, having withdrawn from all tournaments throughout this month.
Tue Jan 07 2025
Indian village that changed its name to honour Jimmy Carter pays tribute
It was in this village that his mother, Lady Lillian Gordy Carter, lived while working with Christian missionaries.
Sun Jan 05 2025
Dense smog shrouds Indian capital, threatening to disrupt flights
worsening air quality in New Delhi cut visibility to zero in some areas.
Fri Jan 03 2025
Brazil takes over BRICS Presidency, focusing on Global South cooperation
Brazil assumed the rotating presidency of the BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) on Wednesday. The agenda will focus on strengthening cooperation among Global South nations
Thu Jan 02 2025
Japan, India startups to study laser-equipped satellite to tackle space debris
Both countries to study business opportunities for in-space services such as de-orbiting defunct satellite and extending spacecraft's life.
Sat Dec 21 2024
Twenty years after Indian Ocean tsunami, Thai ex-fisherman stands at the ready
Phang Nga was one of Thailand's hardest-hit provinces, with the disaster claiming 5,400 lives there, including many foreign tourists.
Fri Dec 20 2024
Indian opposition's Rahul Gandhi faces police probe over parliament scuffle
Rahul Gandhi already has multiple cases filed against him.
Fri Dec 20 2024
Malaysia's missing MH370 plane: What we know, 10 years on
The Boeing 777 went missing on its way from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8, 2014.
Fri Dec 20 2024
Divers, helicopters hunt survivors of Mumbai boat accident that killed 13
Of the 114 rescued, 97 were stable, four in critical condition and 13 dead, according to the municipal corporation.
Thu Dec 19 2024
[COLUMNIST] Turkiye, Syria and Israel’s loss of strategic initiative
Today Israel is confronted with a new reality despite the gains and wins from four successive wars in the past.
Tue Jan 14 2025
US lawmakers urge Biden to extend TikTok Jan. 19 ban deadline
If banned, the short video app used by 170 million Americans would quickly go dark.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Baltic Sea nations seek to limit further incidents after cable breaches
Some 2,000 ships are crossing the Baltic Sea every day, making it difficult to monitor it all, says Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics.
Tue Jan 14 2025
EU reassesses tech probes into Apple, Google and Meta, FT reports
The tech giants have urged US President-elect Donald Trump to challenge European Union's regulatory scrutiny against them.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Women's restrooms and new tiles at Batu Caves to be ready for Thaipusam
Tan Sri R. Nadarajah says, about RM6 million has been spent to date to carry out repair and maintenance works at the place of worship.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Federal Court sets March 13-14 for hearing of final appeals in Kevin Morais' murder case
Six men are appealing against the Court of Appeal's decision to uphold their conviction for murder and the death sentences.
Tue Jan 14 2025
UK man fined RM700 for entering protected area at KLIA
Polak Kendon is charged with entering a protected area at Gate C, level five of KLIA T1, without a valid pass.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Indonesia plans minimum age for social media use
The move aims at protecting children, its communications minister says.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Level Up: The Superman guide to the future of work
By 2030, tasks performed solely by humans are expected to shrink from 47% to 33%.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Future-proof your career: Master these 5 core skills to thrive by 2025
As automation takes over routine tasks, creativity will become a defining trait for employees.
Tue Jan 14 2025