One week after Louvre heist, tourists return while staff voices distress

Police arrested two suspects less than a week after the spectacular theft of eight crown jewels from the Louvre. Officers and investigators are still on high alert. Yet, in front of the world's most visited museum on Monday, October 27, nothing...

Japanese PM to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will be nominating U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, according to reports. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the announcement during Trump’s visit to Tokyo on...

Hegseth makes pit stop in Hawaii on way to Asia

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stopped briefly in Hawaii on Monday as he made his way to Asia as part of a Pacific tour to meet with officials, alongside President Donald Trump’s first trip to Asia in his second term. A spokesperson for U.S....

An Enriching And Cultural Japanese Experience: Golf In Japan

Views of Mount Fuji at Fuji Classic Zach Schenfisch Japan is a place where tradition meets innovation. Ancient temples stand quietly beside skyscrapers while Shinkansen bullet trains race past rice paddies tended by hand by farmers. This blend of...

‘I am done’: Delhi techie’s Reddit rant about leaving India due to lack of basic infrastructure goes viral

A Reddit post titled “finally decided to leave India” has sparked a heated discussion on social media, after a 27-year-old software engineer from Delhi shared why he is choosing to move abroad, not for money, but for what he calls “basic dignity...

Mussoorie trip gets costlier: Tourists to pay double tax as Green Cess adds to eco tax

India News Mussoorie’s eco tax was introduced in 2013 to curb pollution from tourist vehicles. In 2021, its collection shifted to a Public-Private Enterprise (PPE) model for better efficiency Mussoorie: Tourists planning a trip to Mussoorie should...

Japan and US sign deal on rare earths amid 'charm offensive'

US President Donald Trump and Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have signed a framework agreement for securing the supply of critical minerals and rare earths through mining and processing. The agreement was signed today during Mr Trump's visit...

Coming Soon: KODA Is the "No-Attitude Destination" Bringing Playful Cocktails and Robata-Grilled Good Times to the Former Monopole Site

Matt Yazbeck knows a thing or two about an encore. After relocating his enduringly popular fine diner Toko to a moody George Street basement in 2022, the Sydney restaurateur is returning to the CBD this spring with KODA. Set to open on Tuesday,...

Singapore’s Lighthouse Canton to invest over $1.5 billion in India; eyes private credit, real estate

Biz News Singapore Lighthouse Canton to invest in India (Pic: Reuters) Mumbai: Singapore-based asset manager Lighthouse Canton plans to invest over $1.5 billion in India in the next few years, with a focus on private credit and real estate, senior...

After Pakistan, why is Bangladesh hosting India's fugitive preacher Zakir Naik?

The Bangladesh government has reportedly approved a nearly month-long visit of controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik. During the tour, the Indian orator is expected to travel across the South Asian country and deliver sermons. This comes a...

Boost for Make in India: HAL, Russia's UAC to produce SJ-100 passenger jets in India

In a major boost for Make in India, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russia's Public Joint Stock Company United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the production of SJ-100 civil commuter aircraft...

Yen Rebounds on Verbal Intervention, US-Japan Security Pact

Yen banknotes arranged in Tokyo, Japan. (Bloomberg) -- The yen rebounded after officials verbally intervened, while US and Japanese leaders pledged to deepen security ties. The currency rose as much as 0.7% against the dollar, the first day of...

Trump blames ‘bad fuel’ for twin Navy crashes in the South China Sea while traveling in Asia

A fighter jet and a helicopter based off the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz both crashed into the South China Sea within 30 minutes of each other, the Navy’s Pacific Fleet said. The three crew members of the MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter were rescued on...

Brazil seeks Chinese investment ahead of first large-scale battery auction

Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy is courting Chinese companies for its inaugural battery energy storage auction, which is expected to improve grid stability and renewable integration. October 28, 2025 Lívia Neves From ESS News Brazil’s...

China showed off how it fires Shahed-like drones from a truck-mounted multiple launch system

The People's Liberation Army has released brief footage of an ASN-301 drone being fired from a truck-based multiple launch system, offering a rare glimpse of the Chinese munition in action. State media outlet CCTV aired the video on Sunday,...

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to visit Korean Demilitarised Zone during Asia tour

Seoul (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – According to a senior U.S. defence official, U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth will visit the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) dividing the two Koreas and meet South Korean President Lee Jae Myung while in the Asian...

Vientiane Province Targets Over 3,000 Additional Tourists by Year-End

KPL Vientiane Province is setting its sights on attracting more than 3,000 additional visitors by the end of 2025, as tourism continues to show strong signs of recovery and growth. According to the provincial Department of Information, Culture,...

Is Indian aviation sector at a turning point? Jefferies says IndiGo stands out, Air India hits turbulence – Here’s why

India’s domestic aviation capacity is set to expand further this winter. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has cleared a 6% year-on-year increase in total weekly departures across Indian carriers under the Winter Schedule (WS) 2025,...

Snack Tourism Explained: Why Travellers Are Choosing Food Over Famous Monuments

Your Passport to Flavour: Inside the Yummiest Travel Trend — Snack Tourism Forget magnets and miniature monuments — the new-age traveller is packing bags filled with snacks! From Japan’s iconic KitKat flavours (yes, there’s a wasabi one) to...

malaysia Female security guards at Asean Summit smoothly hop onto step bars of moving SUV, wowing netizens

A pair of female security guards left netizens in awe, after they coolly hopped onto the steps of a moving SUV at the 47th Asean Summit being held in Malaysia. On Oct 27, TikTok user Lang131499 uploaded a video of a VIP convoy, escorted by local...