Heavy snowfall halts Everest tourism in Nepal, Tibet

The Nepali and Chinese sides of the Everest region were closed to tourism on Wednesday due to unseasonably heavy snow, and a helicopter crashed in deep snowdrifts as it tried to rescue stranded trekkers. Visited by thousands of trekkers and...

Uttarakhand: 12-km elevated section of Delhi-Dehradun Expressway opens, travel time to reduce, boost to tourism

India News The expressway, part of the Bharatmala Project, is designed to cut the journey between Delhi and Dehradun to just 3 hours once fully operational Dehradun: Travel between Delhi and Dehradun is set to become faster and smoother with the...

Singapore’s Lighthouse Canton eyes nearly S$2B investments in India’s private credit and real estate sectors

SINGAPORE: Singapore-based asset manager Lighthouse Canton plans to invest more than US$1.5 billion (S$1.94 billion) in India, targeting over US$1 billion in private credit and about US$500 million in real estate investments within three to four...

Mazda Shows Off Vision X Concepts At Japan Mobility Show 2025

Mazda showed up big at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, pulling the covers off two Vision concept cars that look straight out of the future. The Mazda Vision X-Coupe and Mazda Vision X-Compact are a peek at where Mazda’s heading next, both in...

Tunisian writers and journalists hail Chinese modernization, strengthen bridge of friendship

In a vibrant celebration of cross-cultural understanding, the award ceremony for the first "China-Tunisia Friendship Prize" was held on Oct. 24, 2025, spotlighting the media's powerful role in bridging nations. The event, organized by the Chinese...

Mitsubishi Elevance Concept And New Delica Models Debut At Japan Mobility Show 2025

After years of quiet refinement, Mitsubishi is finally making some noise. At the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, the automaker pulled the wraps off the Elevance Concept, a plug-in hybrid crossover that merges the brand’s rugged off-road DNA with...

Philippines assumes 2026 ASEAN-BAC chairship

Philstar.com October 29, 2025 | 3:53pm KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The Philippines officially assumed the 2026 Chairship of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) on October 26, 2025, as ASEAN-BAC Malaysia handed over leadership of the...

“The Kamikaze Pilots Are Heroes” and “We Will Fight Next” – Japanese Society Moving Towards Ultranationalism / “How Frightening, How Despicable” Written by a Kamikaze Pilot

Portraits of kamikaze pilots are displayed at the Chiran Peace Museum on August 13, 2025 in Minamikyushu, Kagoshima Prefecture (Photo by Kotaro Chigira) Eighty years ago, on August 15, Emperor Showa announced to the nation on the radio that Japan...

‘I Never Thought I’d Fall Out of Love with This Country’: Delhi Techie Shares Post on Leaving India Over Lack of Basic Facilities

A 27-year-old Delhi-based software engineer working at a leading FAANG firm recently shared a heartfelt Reddit post announcing his decision to leave India. He cited deeply frustrating experiences with bureaucratic red tape, fear of harassment, and...

Guam Police Department 'evaluating' their response to tourist's voyeurism complaint

The Guam Police Department is looking into alleged officers' misconduct in responding to a tourist's complaint that his daughter was discreetly photographed by a hotel employee. Norman Analista, GPD's spokesperson, confirmed on Tuesday to The Guam...

Why the rise of business travel in 2025 demands stronger expense controls

GUEST OPINION: Business travel is firmly back on the agenda for Australian companies, with SAP Concur’s 7th Annual Global Business Travel Report showing that Australian outbound travel volumes grew 12.4 per cent in the first half of 2025, compared...

PM Modi To Launch India Maritime Week, Focus On Coastal Development

Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Maritime Leaders Conclave and chair the Global Maritime CEO Forum at India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 in Mumbai today, i.e Wednesday where he is expected to outline key reforms aimed at...

Commercial Divers Key to Pacific Towing’s Salvage Success

Marine salvage is a discipline defined by urgency, complexity, and risk. Every operation is different, and every operation is high-stakes – multi-million-dollar assets, lives, and marine ecosystems are often at risk. In Melanesia, Pacific Towing...

India News | Union Minister Scindia Underscores Development of World-class Tourist Circuits in North Eastern Region

New Delhi [India], October 29 (ANI): Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia, participated in three High-Level Task Force (HLTF) meetings on October 27, 2025, the Ministry of...

Orkla India IPO day 1: GMP, subscription status to review. Good or bad bet for investors?

Orkla India IPO Day 1: The initial public offering (IPO) of Orkla India Limited opened today and will remain open for bidders until October 31, 2025. The Indian food market and marketing company has declared the Orkla India IPO price band at ₹695...

No retirement for a long life? At 100, this Japanese chef reveals one simple secret to longevity and good health

There’s a quiet poetry in finding purpose in your work, something Japan’s legendary sushi master Jiro Ono embodies even at the age of 100. While most conversations around longevity revolve around superfoods, exercise, or miracle diets, Jiro...

Kibbutz Neot Semadarin Israel  Named One of the Best Tourism Villages in the World by UN Tourism

Led by the Ministry of Tourism, Kibbutz Neot Semadar in Israel’s Southern Arava selected for the prestigious Best Tourism Villages list by UN Tourism, which includes 250 villages worldwide. At an official ceremony held on October 17, 2025 in...

Mysterious object spotted during Trump’s Japan visit? Viral clip brings speculation and debate over UFO, drones and airplanes

As US President Donald Trump touched down in Tokyo on October 27, 2025, for his visit to Japan, social media lit up with claims of a mysterious flying object appearing on a FOX News live broadcast of his arrival. The video, which has since...

BGMI Halloween update in India: New Royale Pass skins, haunted visuals, and themed cosmetics

Gaming News BGMI has rolled out its Halloween update in India with a complete visual theme featuring horror-inspired cosmetics. From haunted character outfits to ghost buggies and neon weapon effects, the new Royale Pass focuses on seasonal...

Jinjing Tea Garden Offers Immersive Tea Tourism Experiences for Visitors

KPL (KPL) Jinjing Tea Garden in Jinjing Town, Changsha County, Hunan Province, has become a popular destination for tourists through engaging activities such as tea-making programs and camping experiences. The garden is a key part of the local tea...