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Bangkok’s Air Quality Crisis: 350+ Schools Closed as City Ranks 7th in Global Pollution Levels

24 Jan 2025 14:35 PM IST

Bangkok shuts 350+ schools as air pollution reaches hazardous levels, ranking the city 7th most polluted worldwide.

Serge Atlaoui’s Fate Settled: Death Row Inmate to Be Transferred to France

24 Jan 2025 13:42 PM IST

Serge Atlaoui, a Frenchman on death row in Indonesia for drug offenses, will be transferred to France. The transfer follows a French request and an agreement with Indonesia. Atlaoui has maintained his innocence and is currently receiving medical treatment in Jakarta.

Russian Man Jailed 17 Years For Spying, Passing State Secrets To US Intelligence

23 Jan 2025 22:38 PM IST

Dmitry Shatresov was convicted of treason in a closed trial. His case highlights rising espionage prosecutions since Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Thailand Legalise Same Sex Marriage Under New Marriage Equality Act: LGBTQ Couple Celebrates

23 Jan 2025 07:54 AM IST

LGBTQ couples in Thailand are officially registering their marriages as the Marriage Equality law takes effect, granting them equal legal rights. This marks a historic step for LGBTQ rights in Southeast Asia.

Putin and Xi Stress Strengthening Bilateral Relations in Video Call After Trump’s Inauguration

22 Jan 2025 13:37 PM IST

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin pledged to strengthen China-Russia ties during a video call, focusing on mutual support, strategic coordination, and global issues.

Indonesia’s Java Island: Tragic Flash Floods And Landslides Triggered, 16 Dead, 9 Missing

21 Jan 2025 13:41 PM IST

Flash floods and landslides triggered by torrential rains in Java, Indonesia, have left 16 people dead and 9 missing. Rescue teams are working to recover bodies and search for survivors amidst devastation.

Pakistan’s China-Funded Gwadar International Airport Opens

21 Jan 2025 13:41 PM IST

Gwadar International Airport, a crucial part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, has been officially inaugurated after multiple delays. The modern facility promises to transform the region into a global trade hub and strengthen connectivity across Asia, the Middle East, and the Gulf.

Taliban Deputy Foreign Minister Urges Reopening of Schools for Afghan Girls

20 Jan 2025 15:41 PM IST

Taliban deputy foreign minister Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai urges the leadership to open schools for Afghan girls, a rare public criticism of their restrictive policies. This move highlights internal rifts and calls for educational equality for Afghan women.

Myanmar Junta Airstrike At Rakhine Detention Site Killing 28 Children

19 Jan 2025 23:20 PM IST

A Myanmar military airstrike in Rakhine state killed 28 people, including nine children, and wounded 25, targeting a site holding detained soldiers' families.

India Emerges as Key Player in Global Economy: Singapore President

18 Jan 2025 23:01 PM IST

Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam praised India's growing influence in the global economy during his visit to Odisha.

Stray Dog Brings Sick Puppy to Clinic, Vets Bring it Back to Life | WATCH

18 Jan 2025 18:17 PM IST

A mother dog brings her sick puppy to a clinic in Istanbul, hoping for help. Vets revive the pup. Despite initial doubts, the puppy’s faint heartbeat was detected, and medical treatment saved its life.

Azerbaijan Reports First Mpox Case, Patient Isolated in Baku

18 Jan 2025 16:20 PM IST

Azerbaijan confirmed its first mpox case involving a 22-year-old returning from a trip abroad. The patient is under isolation and treatment in Baku, with family members under observation.

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