Hong Kong police arrest street artist hours before anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre

The Chinese law enforcement agencies on Monday detained a street artist from Causeway Bay in Hong Kong merely hours before the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, Voice of America (VOA) reported on Tuesday.

India gives NDA third term, Modi a message

The people have spoken and the NDA which claimed 294 Lok Sabha seats is set to return for a third term but the mandate is not exactly what Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who spearheaded the BJP campaign, may have hoped for.

LGBTQ community shows strong support for PM Modi in Indian General Election

In a surprising turn of events, a recent poll conducted by a popular gay dating app has revealed substantial support for the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) among India’s LGBTQ+ community.

Citing political misuse Pak SC shuns live-streaming of NAB amendments case

The Pakistan Supreme Court on Saturday cited potential political misuse - the probability that the hearings might be misused or exploited for ulterior or personal purposes in the verdict to stop live-streaming NAB laws case, reported Dawn.

China state firms targeted by U.S. lawmakers for allegedly helping Iran

Republican legislators on the House of Representatives’ influential China-focused committee on Friday urged the U.S. to investigate six Chinese state-owned companies for allegedly helping Iran evade U.S. sanctions.

Kashmir tourism sets new records with over 11 lakh visitors in six months

The Kashmir Valley has welcomed an impressive influx of over eleven lakh tourists in the first six months of this year, according to officials from the tourism department. Data shows that among the 1,155,289 visitors, 22,612 were foreign tourists. Officials anticipate a further increase in international tourist arrivals from June onwards.

The South China sea risks a military crisis

Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. drew a red line during his keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Friday, saying that the death of any Philippine citizen in the country’s ongoing standoff with Beijing in the South China Sea would be “very, very close to … an act of war.” In such an event, “we would have crossed the Rubicon,” he said, responding to an audience question about U.S.-Philippine mutual defense.

China lands on Moon’s far side in historic sample-retrieval mission

The Chang’e 6 touched down in the South Pole-Aitken Basin at 06:23 Beijing time on Sunday morning (22:23 GMT Saturday), the China National Space Administration (CNSA) said.

India’s Modi could win third term, polls predict

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to win a third consecutive term in office, exit polls suggest.

RuPay’s global acceptability advances as Maldives to introduce India’s global card payment services

New Delhi, Times of Oman: When UAE’s President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan swiped a card embossed with his name to mark the start of the RuPay service in Abu Dhabi this February in the presence of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it was a precursor of things to come.

Taiwan remains vigilant amid concerns of Chinese civilian vessel threat: Expert

Amid escalating concerns raised by foreign experts regarding China’s purported preparations for a potential invasion of Taiwan using civilian vessels, a Taiwan defence expert has affirmed the nation’s readiness to counter such threats, Focus Taiwan reported.

What Trump’s conviction means for the election

Former United States President Donald Trump has been found guilty in a historic criminal hush-money trial, in a decision that could shake up the 2024 election campaign.

Major ‘make In India’ Defence deals on centre’s agenda post-elections

Several crucial ‘Made in India’ defence projects, including the procurement of additional K-9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers and fighter aircraft engines, are set to be on the Centre’s agenda for final approval following elections.

Europe’s business chiefs see EU-China relations worsening

A majority of Europe’s chief executives believe relations between Europe and China will worsen over the next three years, with the EU’s de-risking strategy and Beijing’s close ties with Moscow cited as the greatest areas of friction.

Space tech startup Pixxel on course to launch 6 satellites, using ISRO, SpaceX rockets

Bengaluru-based space tech start-up Pixxel is on course to launch six satellites in 2024, as it had shared earlier, using rockets of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Elon Musk-owned SpaceX, said chief executive officer (CEO) Awais Ahmed.

Person dies after being sucked into airplane engine in Amsterdam airport

A person has died after falling into a running aircraft engine at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport, police say.

Philippines protests against China’s annual fishing ban

The Philippines has protested against China’s imposition of a unilateral four-month-long fishing ban in the South China Sea, its Foreign Ministry said on May 27.

US billionaire plans submersible trip to Titanic wreck

A US luxury real estate billionaire and a deep-sea explorer are planning to travel in a submersible to explore the Titanic.

China’s coal surge threatens climate goals, despite Xi’s pledge

Despite President Xi Jinping’s 2021 pledge to ’’strictly control’’ coal-fired power plants, China has seen a surge in coal consumption, accounting for 95 percent of new coal power plants built worldwide in 2023, according to a report by Global Energy Monitor (GEM). This rise undermines China’s climate commitments as the largest polluter globally.

Bomb threat prompts evacuation of plane at Delhi Airport

A Varanasi-bound IndiGo flight received a bomb threat at the airport here on Tuesday morning but a search of the aircraft found it to be a hoax, police said.

7000 historical documents of Indian diaspora in Oman digitised

In a groundbreaking initiative, the Indian embassy in Oman, in collaboration with the National Archives of India (NAI), has successfully concluded a pioneering project to digitise and archive historical documents of the Indian diaspora in Oman. This remarkable project marks the first overseas endeavour by the NAI to preserve diaspora heritage.

Singapore, Vietnam call for peace amid Chinese military drills around Taiwan

Singapore and Vietnam have called for regional peace and stability at a time when China was conducting large-scale military exercises surrounding Taiwan, Taiwan News reported.

UN fears 670 people buried under Papua landslide

About 670 people are estimated to be buried under a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea, a UN official says.

Truckers block road in protest against police

The truck drivers blocked the Sargodha-Faisalabad road in protest against the highway patrol police for torturing a truck driver for refusing to pay bribe.

Tech giant Google to manufacture Pixel phones and drones in India

Tech giant Google will soon begin making its Pixel smartphones in India, sources aware of the development have told the BBC.

Nine children among 27 dead in massive fire at gaming zone in Gujarat

Twenty-seven people, including nine children, have died in a massive fire that broke out at a gaming zone in Gujarat’s Rajkot on Saturday evening, said officials.

Top UN court orders Israel to stop Rafah offensive

The UN’s top court, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), has issued a dramatic ruling, ordering Israel to ’’immediately halt its military offensive in Rafah’’.

Czech president injured while racing motorcycle

Czech President Petr Pavel has been taken to hospital after injuring himself while riding a motorcycle, his office has said.

Huge landslide strikes remote village in Papua New Guinea, with 100 people feared dead

A huge landslide has struck a remote village in Papua New Guinea, with bodies being recovered by villagers.

China’s local governments forced to buy homes amid economic crisis

In the aftermath of the monumental collapse of Evergrande, China’s largest real estate company, and several other prominent firms such as Country Garden, Soho, Sino Pride, Unispace, Man Hing Hong, Top Capital, Vivid Invest, and Vanke, the Chinese real estate market continues to decline. Despite numerous attempts by the central government to rejuvenate the sector, the market remains troubled.