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Top 10 Asia's happiest cities in 2025: Indian city takes #1 spot

November 11, 2025 6:50 pm

Top 10 happiest cities in Asia 2025 list: participants of the survey rated their cities based on several aspects that affect daily life, culture, nightlife, food, and overall quality of life, along with how happy and positive they feel living there.

‘Extremely wealthy region’: Trump hosts Central Asian leaders at White House to expand critical mineral partnerships

November 07, 2025 10:31 am

“One of the key items on our agenda is critical minerals,” Trump said at the start of the talks.

Amid rising US-China Competition in Southeast Asia, India’s Act East policy faces new dynamics

November 04, 2025 6:04 pm

The US engagement in the region through aid, security cooperation, and infrastructure initiatives can complement India’s efforts to promote connectivity and stability in the Bay of Bengal and Indo-Myanmar frontier. US involvement may also help counterbalance China’s expanding influence in the region, indirectly supporting India’s long-term strategic goals

'America First' Trump loved hanging out with the global elite during his Asia trip

October 31, 2025 5:26 am

For a leader who once used the word “globalist” as an insult, Trump seems to be enjoying a more international role, relishing the deal-making, the ceremonial honours, and the praise from fellow leaders.

C Raja Mohan writes: When Trump meets Xi, will a new global order emerge?

October 30, 2025 7:18 am

The so-called ‘global peace plan’ is unlikely to contain binding commitments or operational timelines. Rather, it will serve as a political document projecting the shared responsibility of Washington and Beijing for global stability

Amid US shutdown, Trump begins Asia tour ahead of key meeting with Xi

October 25, 2025 11:00 am

Trump’s first destination is Kuala Lumpur, where he will attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit.

Trump administration orders extra vetting of all Harvard-bound visa applicants

May 30, 2025 11:03 pm

The directive, signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, cited claims that Harvard had “failed to maintain a campus environment free from violence and anti-Semitism,” referencing concerns raised by the Department of Homeland Security.

China and EU discuss trade in response to US' punitive tariffs

April 10, 2025 8:13 am

The conversation came shortly before US President Donald Trump's additional tariffs on China started taking effect.

'Fear to euphoria': Asia stocks zoom after Trump pauses tariffs for most countries; Nikkei jumps 8.8%

April 10, 2025 8:49 am

Analysts had expected the regional comeback given that US stocks had one of their best days in history on a euphoric Wall Street Wednesday, where investor hopes had run high that Trump would tone down the tariffs.

Landslide, flash floods hit Indonesia's Sumatra island, leaving 16 dead and 6 missing

November 25, 2024 12:44 pm

Last December, 12 people were swept away to Lake Toba or buried under tons of mud after heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides in mountainside villages in North Sumatra province.

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Asia's 10 best beaches for 2018; see pics

February 25, 2018 10:11 pm

The travel website TripAdvisor is out with its annual awards for the top 10 beaches in Asia for the year 2018. So if you are already planning your summer vacation, then grab a notepad and start jotting down the names of these beautiful beaches. You might just find what you like.

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Delhi: Fire breaks out in Ansal towers

February 22, 2016 10:22 am

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): A fire broke out in Asia’s largest computer spare parts market, Nehru Place, in Delhi on Monday morning. Six fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse off the fire. No casualty has been reported so far. Police and fire tenders are conducting dousing off operation.