BEIJING – The death toll has risen to three with 17 missing following flooding in the Chongqing municipality of south-western China, China’s state-run Xinhua reported. That was as of 2.30pm on May 24, after Chongqing’s Yongchuan district was hit with sudden extreme rainfall from the night of May 23 to early hours of May 24, […]
The death toll has risen to three with 17 missing following flooding in the Chongqing municipality of southwestern China, China’s state-run Xinhua reported. That was as of 2:30 pm (0630 GMT) on Sunday, after Chongqing’s Yongchuan district was hit with sudden extreme rainfall from Saturday night through the early hours of Sunday, Xinhua said. Rescue […]
JOHOR BAHRU – Johor has declared May 25 a special state holiday following Johor Darul Takzim Football Club’s (JDT) sixth triumph in the Malaysia Cup on the night of May 23. Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the decision was made with the consent of Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim in celebration of […]
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio (left) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. | Secretary Marco Rubio, @SecRubio/X India has “committed to purchasing $500 billion” worth of American goods over the next five years, said United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday. Rubio made the announcement following a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra […]
Image/X@SputnikInt China appears close to be launching what could become the world’s largest naval support vessel, based on new images released by a state-owned shipbuilder and subsequent analysis by military observers.On Thursday, the China State Shipbuilding Corporation shared a photograph of one of its shipyards on social media as part of a post marking a […]
A couple of months after two children attacked Enna Pink’s son with sticks at kindergarten, he began pleading with her to stay at home. “I didn’t want to force him to go,” says Ms Pink. She and her husband, who both worked at a startup, thought home-schooling would be a better fit for their son, […]
BEIJING – Five people died and one was injured in a blaze that broke out in a shop in the Chinese city of Hengyang, Hunan province, local authorities said, a day after the country’s deadliest coal mine explosion since 2009. The cause of the fire at the store in Hengyang is under investigation, according to […]
Bengaluru’s Electronic City is dotted with the big boys of the information technology sector. Amid that frenetic world, a 6.5-acre picturesque campus, which houses India’s largest watch and jewellery company, stands out. Titan company is making waves. The modest 1984 joint venture between Tata Industries and Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation has, over the years, […]
Travel trends are changing rapidly in 2026. While some travellers are choosing peaceful staycations close to home, others are spending on luxury golf-focused holidays known as “golfcations.” From wellness escapes to premium golf resorts, both travel styles are becoming increasingly popular among different age groups. But which one are people preferring more this year? Here’s […]
As Israel celebrates its 78th birthday, Democrats should also reflect on a political reality they can no longer avoid: they lost Michigan in the last presidential election despite fielding one of the most symbolically intersectional tickets in modern American history — a Black woman married to a Jewish man. That loss exposed a growing fracture […]
Billboards showing a turbaned man with a ‘no entry’ sign, put up by a candidate in upcoming local body elections in Taiwan, have unsettled the small but growing Indian community on the island – and drawn a sharp rebuke from one of the country’s most senior officials.The hoardings were put up about a fortnight ago […]
National Volunteer Week runs from 18 to 24 May. Sydney resident Kay Tang volunteered until the age of 96, teaching Japanese Bon Odori, Taiwanese dance, and flower making before retiring last year. This story was first published in 2025． Listen to SBS Japanese Audio on Tue, Thu and Fri from 1pm on SBS 3. Replays […]
At a time when global markets are swinging between optimism and anxiety, the wisdom of legendary investor Jeremy Grantham often comes to mind that successful investing is often less about excitement and more about discipline. From sticky inflation concerns in the US to geopolitical tensions in West Asia, elevated crude oil prices, and sharp sector […]
Japan’s immigration authorities plan to crack down on visa overstayers and illegal foreign workers by monitoring social media and other platforms for information or leads. The initiative is part of the country’s efforts to reduce the number of overstayers at a time when Japan is taking in more foreign workers due to labour shortages. As […]
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has offered what many viewed as a subtle endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India’s handling of ties with the Maldives, using the island nation as an example of how diplomacy is strengthened through actions rather than rhetoric. Speaking at the Fletcher School, Tharoor recalled how India responded during a […]
“It was directed towards people who were vulnerable and involved elements of premeditation, seeking financial gain from [his victim] through intimidation,” the tribunal said.In the sentencing judgement, the tribunal said his course of conduct was both ‘coercive’, ‘controlling’, and ‘persistent over a lengthy period of time’.“Due to his lack of insight and the risk of […]
Peshawar – Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday emphasized the need for collective efforts to ensure public welfare and lasting peace in the province. He expressed these views while addressing cooperation agreements signing ceremony between Pakistan Red Crescent Society and welfare, medical and educational institutions at Governor House. He also distributed relief cheques […]
BANGKOK – Thai police have arrested six Nigerian nationals during a raid on a luxury condominium in Nonthaburi, accusing them of involvement in a romance-scam network that allegedly used fake online profiles to deceive victims into transferring money. The operation, codenamed Dark Room Crackdown, was carried out on May 22 at a riverside condominium near […]
An Indian woman travelling in China has sparked a conversation online after sharing her thoughts on cleanliness, civic sense and public responsibility. Taking to Instagram, the woman, identified as Srishti, posted a video in which she spoke about how China manages to keep public spaces clean despite its huge population. An Indian woman said she […]
An interim order by Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has laid bare the modus operandi of an alleged stock manipulation network that used social media platforms including Telegram, WhatsApp and X to artificially inflate prices of select SME stocks before offloading shares at elevated levels to unsuspecting retail investors. The regulator’s investigation showed […]
Social media and Cannes followers have been waiting with bated breath for the diva of Bollywood, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, a constant face ever since 2003, to arrive and dish out style and oomph. And style she dished! Her appearance along with choice of the outfit was all about glam and glimmer with a warm namaste […]
SINGAPORE – Three people are assisting with investigations into an accident on May 22 involving four heavy vehicles on the AYE. In response to queries from The Straits Times, police said they were alerted to an accident involving two trailers, a bus and a lorry along the AYE in the direction of Tuas at about […]
What started as a simple concern about polluted drinking water has now earned three Indian teenagers international recognition for environmental innovation. Sixteen-year-olds Vivaan Chhawchharia, Ariana Agarwal, and Avyana Mehta were named the Asia winners of The Earth Prize 2026 for developing “Plas-Stick,” a biodegradable solution designed to remove microplastics from water using powdered tamarind seeds.The […]
PPFAS Mutual Fund has announced the introduction of choti SIP in Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund, Parag Parikh Large Cap Fund, and three other equity-oriented schemes with effect from May 21. The fund house through a notice cum addendum said that it has been decided to introduce the Choti SIP facility in these five schemes […]
New Delhi [India]: Asserting that every citizen is working towards the resolution of building a developed nation by 2047, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced that a comprehensive semiconductor supply chain is taking root in India, with 10 major domestic units poised to make a global impact in the near future. Addressing a Rozgar […]
The latest rugby transfer news and rumours from around the globe 08:38, 23 May 2026 View Image The Stormers are targeting a move for Cheslin Kolbe(Image: Huw Evans Picture Agency) Even this late in the season, there’s still plenty of recruitment work being done. Here are the latest rugby transfer rumours and stories from the […]
Domestic equity benchmarks finished in the green on Friday, supported by sustained buying in financial stocks, although gains remained limited due to heavy profit booking in pharma and healthcare counters. The Nifty advanced 64.60 points, or 0.27%, to settle at 23,719.30, while the BSE Sensex climbed 231.99 points, or 0.31%, to close at 75,415.35. Meanwhile, […]
Career setbacks, repeated rejections, delayed opportunities, and uncertainty are experiences many young professionals face early in their careers. A software developer from a Tier-3 college in Pune recently shared a similar journey that has now gone viral online. The developer explained how their salary grew from Rs 3.5 lakh per annum (LPA) to Rs 27 […]
