Nepal: Birgunj burning amid rising communal tensions
Birgunj, a key city in southern Nepal close to the Indian border, has been placed under an extended curfew as communal tensions between Hindu...
Nasa to bring space crew back early after astronaut get medical issues
Nasa has announced that it will return a four-member crew currently stationed aboard the International Space Station (ISS) nearly a month ahead of schedule...
US unveils overhauled dietary guidelines, easing alcohol limits
In a major revision of federal nutrition policy, the United States has released its updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans for 2025–2030, introducing sweeping recommendations...
Trump’s tariff push reshapes global economy
Tariffs have emerged as the defining theme of President Donald Trump’s second term, with the US leader once again placing them at the centre...
Sustainable tourism takes centre stage in Maldives
Once synonymous with secluded luxury, private islands and eye-watering price tags, the Maldives is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation as it redefines who...
Tomorrowland to make Asia debut with large-scale festival in Thailand
The world-renowned electronic dance music festival Tomorrowland is set to expand into Asia for the first time, with Thailand confirmed as the host of...
Jaguar Land Rover sales dip sharply amid US tariffs, cyber-attack fallout
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the luxury car division of India’s Tata Motors, reported a dramatic slump in sales in the third quarter of fiscal...
Tourism new hope in Papua New Guinea’s troubled highlands
In the rugged, densely forested highlands of Papua New Guinea (PNG), a region long marked by tribal conflict and violence, a quiet transformation is...
From backyard vine to blue gold: Indian farmers tap global demand for butterfly pea flower
What was once regarded as a common climbing plant in rural India is steadily emerging as a new source of income for farmers and...