Pithoragarh: Nepal issued a new Rs 100 banknote on Thursday depicting Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura—areas that are an integral part of India—as.
Nepal protest footage misrepresented as anti-corruption rally in the Philippines
Public anger over a spiralling flood control scandal involving Philippine officials and lawmakers was reflected in the huge crowds that attended an anti-corruption rally in Manila in mid-November, but …
Nepal U19 progress to ACC Men’s Premier Cup semifinal
Nepal have qualified for the semifinal of the ACC Men’s U19 Premier Cup after registering their second win of the group stage against Hong Kong on Thursday.
D.C. National Guard shooting suspect worked with CIA in Afghanistan
An Afghan national named Rahmanullah Lakanwal has been identified as the suspected shooter in the ambush attack that killed one National Guard member and wounded another just blocks away from the …
South Korea’s aging population finds comfort, care in ‘robo-grandma’ dolls
A new wave of AI robot companions is moving beyond clinical tools to aid the elderly providing emotional support and critical reminders for meals, medication, and appointments.
Exclusive: Huawei, ZTE seal 5G deals in Vietnam after US tariffs, as ties with China warm
China’s leading telecommunication firms Huawei and ZTE have won a string of contracts this year to supply 5G equipment in Vietnam, in another sign of Hanoi’s strengthening bonds with Beijing, stirring …
Thousands are left homeless by a fire in a Bangladesh slum
A devastating fire in a crowded slum in Bangladesh’s capital has destroyed 1,500 shanties and left thousands homeless. No casualties have been reported.
Amrish Rau: India outshines even China on fintech
For this edition of the India Business Briefing Q&A, I sat down with Pine Labs chief executive Amrish Rau to talk about the company’s plans for the future and the scope and scale of fintech in India …
Nepal’s Most Beautiful Valley (and Why Tourists Rarely See It)
Deep in the northern reaches of Nepal’s Gorkha District lies a secret that most travelers never discover. While millions flock to the famous trails of Everest and Annapurna, one extraordinary valley …
Visuals from Nepal spark post-election misinformation in India’s Bihar
India’s opposition Congress party accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led alliance of rigging votes to win bellwether elections in India’s poorest state Bihar. But footage of a burning …