Accession Day symbolises J&K’s eternal bond with India: LG Kavinder

STATE TIMES NEWS JAMMU: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, on Sunday emphasised that Accession Day is a celebration of Jammu and Kashmir’s eternal bond with India, a day that reminds every citizen of the farsighted leadership,...

With Trump's Asia trip, speculation mounts of a meeting with Kim Jong Un

When President Donald Trump last met with North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, it took only about 36 hours to arrange a hurried but made-for-TV encounter between the two men on the border between North and South Korea. More than six years after...

BLACKPINK’s DEADLINE Tour Boosts Kaohsiung City Tourism by 13.9 Billion Won

BLACKPINK’s DEADLINE World Tour has left a remarkable mark not only on fans but also on the city of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The economic and cultural impact of their concerts has been officially recognized by the Kaohsiung City Government, revealing...

Israeli held in China over 200 kgs of ketamine

Hong Kong police said Sunday they arrested a 45-year-old Israeli man suspected of involvement in a major drug trafficking operation after seizing about 200 kilograms (440 pounds) of ketamine, an illegal party drug, worth an estimated NIS 38...

Sirikit, queen of Thailand known as ‘Asia’s Jackie Kennedy’

The two-day state visit to Britain by King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit of Thailand in July 1960 was a colourful occasion. They gave Queen Elizabeth a teak elephant with ivory tusks weighing more than 400lb (180kg) and in return received a...

UP Residents No Longer Need To Travel to Delhi for Medical Care: CM Yogi

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended the inauguration ceremony of Yashoda Medicity in Ghaziabad on Sunday. On this occasion, he said that Uttar Pradesh is now reaching new heights in healthcare services. The state is moving rapidly ahead in...

UP Residents No Longer Need To Travel To Delhi For Medical Care: CM Yogi Adityanath

Ghaziabad: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended the inauguration ceremony of Yashoda Medicity in Ghaziabad on Sunday. On this occasion, he said that Uttar Pradesh is now reaching new heights in healthcare services. The state is moving rapidly...

Japanese entrepreneur to set up driving school in Bangladesh to recruit manpower

Japanese entrepreneur and politician Miki Watanabe plans to launch a driving school in Bangladesh to train and recruit thousands of skilled drivers for Japan. The founder of the Watami Group made the announcement during a meeting with Chief...

14-YEAR WAIT ENDS: TIMOR-LESTEBECOMES ASEAN’S 11TH MEMBER

Marcos: A historic milestone for Southeast Asia KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and other leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Sunday welcomed Timor-Leste into the regional bloc, making it the...

President Marcos meets world leaders at Asean Summit in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday held a series of meetings with his counterparts from Cambodia, Canada, Japan, and Thailand following the opening of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit...

Marcos meets Japan, Canada, UN leaders at ASEAN Summit

Helen Flores - The Philippine Star October 27, 2025 | 12:00am KUALA LUMPUR – President Marcos joined world leaders here yesterday at the opening of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit, and met separately with leaders of...

Agartala to get air connectivity to Bagdogra in West Bengal, travelling to Darjeeling set to get easier

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) Sunday announced that Agartala will soon get a direct flight to Bagdogra in West Bengal. The Bagdogra airport is located 68 km from Darjeeling, one of the most popular hill stations in the country.In addition,...

China-ROK ties strengthen, driving shared prosperity in Asia-Pacific

Final preparations are in full swing as organizers gear up for the upcoming APEC meeting in Gyeongju, ROK, October 25, 2025. /VCG Final preparations are in full swing as organizers gear up for the upcoming APEC meeting in Gyeongju, ROK, October...

This Week: What Moncler, Estée Lauder Have to Say About China

A slew of earnings this week will help answer pressing questions about a number of companies and sectors. Is the Vans rebound for real? (Owner VF Corp. reports on Oct. 28.) What’s next for Next? (Find out the next day.) An emerging earnings season...

Amanda Balionis shares glimpses from the closing gala of Asia Pacific Amateur Championship

Amanda Balionis shared glimpses from the closing gala of the Asia Pacific Amateur Championship. The closing gala party took place after the third round of the tournament in Dubai. Balionis shared snippets of her evening and all she did in a social...

India-China Direct Flights Now A Reality, Says Chinese Embassy As New Delhi, Beijing Reset Ties

Direct flights between India and China have officially resumed after more than four years, signalling a major stride toward restoring normal relations between the two neighbours. On Sunday, Chinese Embassy spokesperson Yu Jing confirmed the...

Expedia’s new Smart Travel Health Check exposes the world’s most crowded spots

Expedia just launched a first-ever framework, inspired by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), designed to expose the world’s most crowded spots and tackle one of tourism’s biggest challenges: Overcrowding. Introduced in Expedia’s newest...

Earthquake in China: Quake of Magnitude 4.9 on Richter Scale Strikes Country; No Casualties Reported

Beijing, October 26: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 struck China on Sunday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. As per the NCS, the earthquake struck at a depth of 130km. In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 4.9, On:...

Vietnamese PM proposes major directions to advance ASEAN–India relations

Kuala Lumpur (VNA) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed three major orientations to further deepen the ASEAN–India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership while addressing the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 26....

5 Extreme Luxury Travel Ideas

1. Lifetime Epic Ski Passes Imagine never having to buy an Epic Ski Pass ever again. Billing itself as the “Last Development in Breckenridge,” Finale is providing new residents with two lifetime Epic Passes. A season pass currently costs $1,121...