A court in the Uzbek city of Andijan sentenced a 39-year-old citizen of Uzbekistan to 4 years in prison for participating in hostilities on the territory of Ukraine on the side of Russia.
Jersey man running length of Vietnam for charity
A man from Jersey has set out on an ambitious challenge to run the length of Vietnam to raise money for charity. Cameron Taylor, who works in the Government of Jersey’s London office, began the trek on 15 December 2024. The 1,189 mile (1,915km) route will see him run from Vietnam’s capital city Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh over the course of 61 days.
‘Too many North Indian tourists…’: Podcaster reveals why he skipped Goa for Vietnam on New Year
Handa’s remarks came as a response to a tweet by Deepak Shenoy, founder of CapitalMind, who shared his reasons for skipping Goa in favor of Thailand for the New Year.
As Indonesia’s poverty struggles persist, Prabowo’s growth goals look elusive
Indonesia’s new president wants to transform his nation into an high-income economy by 2045, but the fight against poverty is far from won.
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector keeps growing solidly in December, PMI shows
Strong demand drove growth in Saudi Arabia’s non-oil business sector in December, albeit at a slightly slower pace than the previous month, a survey showed on Sunday.
South Korean protesters brave cold to demand Yoon’s ouster as detention deadline looms
The one-week warrant for his detention is valid through Monday. There were no immediate indications that authorities were ready to send investigators back to the residence as of Sunday afternoon.
South Korea to compile transcript of voice recording from crashed plane
SEOUL – Investigators on Saturday (Jan 4) expect to compile the complete transcript from the cockpit voice recorder recovered from the wreckage of the Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 that crashed on Sunday in South Korea,
Border pass now mandatory for citizens of India and Myanmar living within 10-km radius
The border pass valid for a stay of up to seven days is being issued to both Myanmarese and Indian citizens visiting each other countries on production of documents verifying that they live within the territorial limit of 10 km on either side of the international border,
American Tourist Collapses In Heartbreak Upon Learning He Killed Woman While Riding Dirt Bike In Thailand
Image via Shutterstock An American tourist was overwhelmed with emotion — probably heartbreak, guilt, and regret. The tourist collapsed in an emotional display upon learning he killed a local woman in Thailand.
Thailand’s Tourism Triumph in 2024: A Record-Breaking Year
Post-Pandemic Recovery and Growth In 2024, Thailand’s tourism sector achieved a remarkable milestone by welcoming 35 million visitors, marking a robust recovery from the pandemic. This resurgence is attributed to strategic marketing efforts,