DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashes into school in Dhaka, killing at least 1, fire official says. To continue reading, log in or subscribe.
Fire on Indonesia ferry kills three, over 500 passengers jump to safety
Social media videos show terrified passengers jumping into sea as flames and black smoke billow from burning vessel.
Indonesia ferry fire kills 3, more than 500 rescued
The fire broke out at the ferry’s stern as it was on its way to Manado. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Analysis-Trump’s Renewed Interest in Pakistan Has India Recalibrating China Ties
India blames Pakistan, especially its military establishment, for supporting what it calls cross-border terrorism and has told the U.S. it is sending the wrong signals by wooing Field Marshal Asim ...
China says Wells Fargo banker under exit ban is involved in a criminal case
China's foreign ministry said on Monday that Chenyue Mao, the Wells Fargo banker who has been blocked from leaving the country, was involved in a criminal case and obliged to cooperate with the ...
China stocks rise on construction, rare earth gains
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Why GCC investors are turning to Oman for property opportunities
Investors find Oman attractive due to its safe and politically stable environment, transparent market conditions, and competitive returns ... ( read original story ...)
Laos on alert as Typhoon Wipha brings torrential rain
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Dubai property market breaks records: What’s driving the Dhs431bn surge?
New investors contributed significantly to this growth, with 59,075 first-time participants entering the market ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai’s Real Estate soars to record transactions of Dh431 billion in H1 2025
In the first half of 2025, Dubai's real estate market recorded transactions worth of over Dh431 billion, which is about 26 per cent more than last year's first half, as reported by the Gulf news. This ... ( read original story ...)