Asia

Apple’s iPhone 17 Series Might Be Banned in This Country – Here’s the Reason

09 Jan 2025 15:23 PM IST

The iPhone 17 series is expected to debut in September 2025.

Biden To Hold Virtual Talks With Japan And Philippines Amid South China Sea Concerns

09 Jan 2025 03:56 AM IST

Biden’s virtual meeting with Japan and the Philippines aims to strengthen ties, following joint maritime exercises in the South China Sea, highlighting US commitment to Indo-Pacific security.

Ex-Bangladesh Envoy Highlights Strong India-Bangladesh Business Ties

09 Jan 2025 03:17 AM IST

Former Deputy High Commissioner for Bangladesh to India, Mashfee Binte Shams, described the business ties between India and Bangladesh as "remarkable," stressing mutual dependency

Khaleda Zia Flies to London for Treatment as Bangladesh Faces Political Transition

08 Jan 2025 12:38 PM IST

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s former prime minister, heads to London for treatment as the nation navigates political unrest and leadership changes under Muhammad Yunus.

Tibet Earthquake Destroys 3,000 Homes; 400 Rescued, Thousands Relocated | Watch

08 Jan 2025 10:48 AM IST

A powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Tibet has destroyed over 3,000 homes and left 126 people dead. More than 400 people have been rescued, and over 30,000 residents relocated. The region faces extreme cold, with temperatures dropping as low as -18°C

India Extend Visa of Sheikh Hasina Amid Extradition Call by Dhaka

08 Jan 2025 10:38 AM IST

India extended Sheikh Hasina's visa, rejecting immediate extradition requests from Bangladesh. Legal intricacies and diplomatic caution drive India's stance.

SC Lambasts State Govts: ‘Money for People Who Don’t Do Any Work’

07 Jan 2025 22:28 PM IST

It said in Delhi ahead of elections, some political parties have announced that they will pay Rs 2500 if they come to power.

‘HMPV Not COVID, Not A Killer Virus, Don’t Panic, Wear a Mask’, Say Doctors

07 Jan 2025 22:09 PM IST

Dr Nilam Patel, AD (Public Health), Gujarat said that the HMPV was detected for the first time in 2001 but the virus mutates many times.

Chinese Actor Disappears in Thailand, Found Days Later in Myanmar

07 Jan 2025 20:27 PM IST

The case has drawn significant attention on Chinese social media.

Microsoft To Make $3 Billion Investment in India For Cloud AI Infrastructure

07 Jan 2025 18:51 PM IST

Satya Nadella CEO,of Microsoft said the investments in infrastructure and skilling reaffirms their commitment to making India AI-first.

UN Urges Iran to Halt Executions, 900 Deaths Reported Last Year

07 Jan 2025 17:06 PM IST

In 2024, Iran executed over 900 individuals, including 40 in just one week in December, says a UN report. Most executions were drug-related, but dissidents and protestors were also targeted, sparking global outcry against the use of capital punishment.

36 Lives Lost in 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake at Nepal-Tibet Border

07 Jan 2025 10:46 AM IST

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Nepal-Tibet border, killing 36 people and damaging many buildings. Tremors were felt across several regions in India, but no property damage has been reported there