Around 153 prisoners were released by Yemen's Houthis on Saturday with support from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), according to a statement by the ICRC.
Saudi Arabia to invest $600 billion in U.S., crown prince tells Trump
Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman told President Donald Trump that he plans to invest $600 billion over the next four years.
South Korea Issues Update on Yearslong Birth Rate Crisis
The East Asian country posted 240,000 births last year, according to preliminary estimates, boosting the country's fertility rate to 0.75 from 0.72 in 2023. A fertility rate of 2.1 births expected per woman's lifetime is considered necessary to sustain a population.
Myanmar’s famed Shwedagon Pagoda attracts over eight million visitors in 2024
The Shwedagon Pagoda, also known as the Golden Pagoda in Myanmar, attracted over 8.65 million visitors in 2024, U Boe Thin, a member of the Shwedagon Pagoda Board of Trustees have confirmed.
Japan Once Dominated the Art Market. Is the Country Ready for a Comeback?
Japanese collectors spent billions on European paintings during the bubble economy of the 1980s. Officials today hope to inspire a new generation of art lovers.
Indonesia, India sign wide range of agreements, including on health and security
Indonesia and India signed a wide range of agreements on Saturday covering culture, health, maritime, security and digital sectors.
India’s ICICI Bank reports higher quarterly profit, helped by healthy loan growth
ICICI Bank , India's second-largest private lender by assets, reported higher quarterly profit on Saturday, helped by healthy loan growth and net interest income, although its lending margins shrank.
French Cyclists Stranded In Bareilly On Their Way To Nepal After Google Maps Misleads Them
Two French cyclists lost their way while travelling from Delhi to Kathmandu and were assisted by local villagers in Bareilly.
Nepal hits Everest climbers with higher permit fees
The price to climb Mount Everest will soon increase for the first time in nearly a decade, as Nepal announces a sharp mark-up in permit fees. From September, those seeking to summit the world's ...
Nepal MPs want assurance on national ID system data security
Lawmakers have been asking important questions regarding the data security architecture of the national ID card program being implemented in the country.