Good News for Shipping After US-China Summit, Including Suspension of Fees

Officials from both the United States and China are speaking positively of the results of the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea on Thursday, October 30. The shipping industry is breathing a...

India condemns ‘blinkered’ UN report

India also reiterated its call for an immediate cessation of violence in Myanmar, underlining that sustainable peace can only be secured through inclusive political dialogue and early restoration of democratic processes through credible and...

India arrests suspected spy with links to Iran-based nuclear scientists

The suspect, identified as Mohammad Adil Hussaini, had travelled to several countries, including Pakistan, and was allegedly involved in sharing sensitive material abroad, India Today reported, citing police sources. During questioning, Hussaini...

Apple CEO forecasts holiday quarter iPhone sales that top Wall Street estimates

By Stephen Nellis WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook on Thursday gave a forecast for holiday quarter iPhone sales and overall revenue that beat Wall Street expectations, powered by orders for iPhone 17 models that the company is...

Apple reports Q4 earnings beat, while China sales fall short

00:00 Speaker A We're diving straight into another big tech earnings report here. Apple's fourth quarter results. They are just hitting the wire. Let's take a look at what we got here. Q4 EPS 185. 00:11 Speaker A So the street was at 177. Uh top...

Ex-soldier sentenced to 4 years in prison for trying to give sensitive US military info to China

A former Army sergeant was sentenced to four years in prison for trying to give sensitive U.S. military information to China. Joseph Daniel Schmidt, 31, on Tuesday received his sentence of four years in prison and three years of supervised release...

Travel Blue expands Asia Pacific footprint with new brand corners

The colourful new corners aim to offer a convenient ‘one-stop shop’ solution. Travel accessories supplier Travel Blue is strengthening its presence in the Asia Pacific region with the introduction of new permanent display units, designed to offer...

Jammu to be promoted as major tourist destination

Srinagar, Oct 30: In a bid to promote Jammu division as a major tourist hub, the Jammu & Kashmir government has initiated multiple projects through the Tourism Department, focusing on infrastructure development and creating new tourist attractions...

United’s New Route To Affordable Asian Getaway After 11-Year Hiatus Set To Fuel 1.1 Million American Travelers From The U.S.

In July 2025, the United States issued a travel advisory for Thailand amid an ongoing border dispute with its neighboring country. Yet, in a surprising trend, Thailand is on track for a record surge in U.S. visitors, with more than 1.1 million...

India and Bhutan to Deepen Economic Ties During Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Bhutan Visit

The visit includes meetings with Bhutan’s King, Prime Minister, and Finance Minister, and reviews of key projects like Kurichhu Hydropower and Gelephu Mindfulness City. New Delhi, October 30, 2025 — Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs...

India, China hold fresh talks on management of border's western section amid slow thaw in ties

India and China have held a fresh round of border talks aimed at strengthening communication and reducing tensions along the western section of their disputed frontier. Both sides agreed to maintain “active and in-depth dialogue” through military...

IHG Hotels & Resorts and Rakuten Travel unveil partnership

IHG Hotels & Resorts and Rakuten Travel have joined forces to provide domestic travellers exclusive loyalty benefits when booking on Rakuten Travel and staying at more than 50 IHG hotels across Japan. From today, Rakuten Travel users will be able...

Chinese stocks climb to 10-year peak as Trump-Xi meeting begins

Chinese shares climbed to a decade high on Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping began a high-stakes meeting, fuelling cautious optimism for a potential trade-war truce that will help sustain bullish market...

Why Rare Earths are Key to US-China Deal

The recent trade agreement between the United States and China directly addresses the contentious issue of rare-earth minerals (REs), a major friction point in the ongoing trade dispute. US negotiators had previously expressed frustration over...

On the Scene: Travel Daily Media Experiences Europe with Avalon Waterways – Day 2

Travel Daily Media CEO Gary Marshall is currently aboard Avalon Waterways’ vessel Avalon Envision, making his way north up the Rhine. On the second day of the voyage, Gary and other guests sailed to the French town of Colmar in Alsace which is...

China's space technology inspires Asia-Pacific youth

(Xinhua) 14:19, October 30, 2025 BANGKOK, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- At the recent Thailand Space Expo held in Bangkok, Thanabordee Sakunarunphet, a geoinformatics officer, pointed to a map on a large screen, showing areas prone to flash floods across...

Medical value tourism to propel Kerala as global healthcare hub

P. Rajeeve, Industries Minister addressing the inaugural session of the Global Ayurveda Summit and Kerala Health Tourism 2025. CII Southern Regional Director Dev Jyoti, CII Kerala Healthcare Panel Convener P.V. Louis, CII Kerala Chairman V K C...

Delhi to Greater Noida in 30 Minutes! New expressway to cut travel time, direct connectivity to Jewar Airport, its length is….

Delhi NCR News: In a major boost to Delhi-NCR’s road infrastructure, a new 30-kilometre expressway connecting Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, and the upcoming Noida International Airport is set to be built. The expressway will run parallel to the...

China's Xi begins 3-day visit to S. Korea in first trip to country in 11 yrs

Chinese President Xi Jinping began his three-day visit to South Korea on Thursday, which includes high-profile talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, attendance at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit and talks with South Korean...

Estée Lauder Companies Sales Rise 4% on Strong China Performance

The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) said net sales grew 4% year-on-year to $3.48 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, ended 30 September 2025. The growth was driven by a long-awaited rebound in Mainland China and the Asia-Pacific region....