Heavy rainfall in India's financial capital Mumbai has disrupted the lives of millions of people, submerging roads and leading to flight and train cancellations. Many parts of the city remain inundated in waist-deep water, with videos showing residents swimming through waterlogged roads as garbage gushed out from clogged sewers.
US Allies Send Warships to Contested Waters Claimed by China
Since 2023, Manila has stepped up its pushback against China's expanding presence within its maritime zone, at times leading to clashes and raising concerns an incident could trigger the ...
China’s Xi makes a rare visit to Tibet to mark 60 years of contested rule there
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has made a rare visit to Tibet to mark the 60th anniversary of the consolidation of Beijing’s long-contested rule over the Himalayan territory.
China to show off troops, high-tech weapons at massive WW2 parade
China will stage a massive military parade next month in Beijing to commemorate 80 years since the end of World War Two following Japan's surrender, mobilising tens of thousands of people and ...
HKTDC Chairman Promotes Hong Kong’s Business Advantages in Thailand
ASEAN ties HONG KONG - August 20, 2025 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - To promote Hong Kong's business advantages and enhance trade and economic cooperation between Hong Kong and Thailand and the wider ...
Thai Lamborghini Dealer Pivots to Used Cars Amid Market Downturn
Thailand's authorized Lamborghini dealer is shifting focus to the used car market as new supercar sales hit an eight-year low, with Renazzo Motor Co. doubling its investment in certified pre-owned veh ...
Iran’s GPS system shut down due to drone activity
Hashemi said in a televised statement that "These outages affected the quality of communications and business. " Iran's GPS system was shut down on Wednesday due to concerns of drone activity in the ...
Bangladesh’s financial sector critically vulnerable to cyberattacks: experts
Bangladesh's rapidly digitising financial sector is critically vulnerable to sophisticated cyber threats and requires an immediate, strategic overhaul to secure its future, experts said yesterday.
Shwapno introduces Bangladesh’s first self-checkout counters
Shwapno has launched Bangladesh's first self-checkout counters in grocery retail at its Gulshan-1 outlet, marking a step towards automated shopping experiences in the country.
Pakistan, China and Afghanistan hold summit in Kabul to boost cooperation
ISLAMABAD -- ISLAMABAD (AP) — Top diplomats from Pakistan, China and Afghanistan are meeting on Wednesday in Kabul for a trilateral summit aimed at boosting political, regional and economic ...