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US slaps new tariffs on solar imports from 4 Southeast Asian nations

The new solar levies will be in addition to new widespread tariffs imposed by Trump that have upended global supply chains and markets. (File) (Pic used for representation)
Published on Apr 22, 2025 12:10 PM IST

Axiom's Ax-4 astronaut-designate Shubhanshu Shukla’s mantra is ‘to dream big’

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla
Updated on Apr 22, 2025 09:41 AM IST

Your daily rice bowl could be a cancer risk: Here’s what new research says

Study links climate change with rising arsenic levels in rice, increasing cancer risks for Asians.
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 05:09 PM IST

Asian stocks rise after Trump pauses most tariffs; Shanghai gains despite hike

A television screen displays a news report featuring US dollar banknotes inside a trading room at Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
Updated on Apr 10, 2025 12:02 PM IST

Move over Netherlands, Asia's largest tulip garden in Srinagar opens for public

A woman with an umbrella stands among blooming tulips at Asia’s largest tulip garden after its opening, at the foothills of Zabarwan, in Srinagar on Wednesday.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 07:07 PM IST

Nearly 9,000 migrants died while trying to cross borders last year: UN

The real death toll is likely much higher given that many deaths go unreported or undocumented IOM said in a statement. (Image source: Reuters)
Published on Mar 21, 2025 07:20 PM IST

After Trump's tariffs, Mexico seeks Asian and European crude oil buyers

After Trump's tariffs, Mexico seeks Asian and European crude oil buyers
Published on Mar 06, 2025 06:47 AM IST

Asia’s richest families: Indians dominate with 6 in top 20

4 Indian families have made it to the list of top 10 richest families in Asia. Tap to find out who they are
Published on Feb 13, 2025 11:40 AM IST

20 years of tsunami: Asia commemorates 220,000 lives lost in disaster

On Thursday, heartfelt events were held around Asia in remembrance of the 220,000 people who perished 20 years ago when a tsunami destroyed coastal regions near the Indian Ocean.
Published on Dec 26, 2024 08:18 AM IST

Marvel, Mickey and more at sea: Disney's largest cruise ship launches in Asia

Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, The Treasure, arrives at dawn Port Canaveral, Florida.
Published on Dec 07, 2024 03:45 PM IST

Warner Bros's Max streaming to launch in Asia this week with a unique strategy

This week, Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. is introducing its Max streaming service in Asia using a novel approach
Published on Nov 18, 2024 11:28 AM IST

Harsh Goenka shares top three lessons for success he learnt from Mukesh Ambani

Harsh Goenka shares three things he learnt from Mukesh Ambani
Updated on Oct 05, 2024 09:01 PM IST

Vietnamese man digs up uncle's grave. Here's why

A man in Vietnam stole his uncle's bones to extort £167,000 for gambling debts.
Updated on Sep 27, 2024 06:17 PM IST

Vincent Van Gogh's masterpiece aims to anchor a $50 million record in Asia

Visitors looks at works on display by Vincent van Gogh at the official unveiling of Christie�s new Asia Pacific headquarters at the Henderson Centre in Hong Kong on September 20, 2024. (Photo by Peter PARKS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY MENTION OF THE ARTIST UPON PUBLICATION - TO ILLUSTRATE THE EVENT AS SPECIFIED IN THE CAPTION
Published on Sep 26, 2024 03:11 PM IST

Chinese man dies after working 104 straight days with just one day off

A Chinese painter, A'bao, died from organ failure after a 104-day work stint with just one day off. The court found his employer 20% liable, awarding 400,000 yuan.
Published on Sep 09, 2024 06:03 PM IST

Cars protect bikers from super typhoon Yagi's fury in Vietnam. Viral video

Typhoon Yagi devastates Vietnam, but a viral video shows cars forming a shield around a struggling biker, highlighting the nation's unity and resilience.
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 04:19 PM IST

Saudi Arabia may cut crude oil prices for Asia in October

Saudi Arabia may cut October crude prices to Asia by 50-70 cents per barrel due to weak refining margins in China and increased OPEC+ supply.
Published on Sep 03, 2024 10:49 AM IST

This Indian city overtakes Beijing to become Asia's billionaire capital

Mumbai ranks third globally with 92 billionaires, behind New York (119) and London (97). The city added $445 billion in wealth, overtaking Beijing.
Updated on Aug 30, 2024 09:01 AM IST

The global tourism boom is shifting to Asia

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Westerners are turning up in droves. The number of trips Americans took to Asia doubled last year.
Published on Aug 30, 2024 08:00 AM IST

Japan's Nikkei 225 soars 11% after massive sell-offs that shook Wall Street

An electronic stock board displays the Nikkei 225 Stock Average outside a securities firm in Tokyo, Japan.
Published on Aug 06, 2024 09:37 AM IST

Korea goes crazy for Kanye: Tickets selling like hotcakes amid controver

Kanye West accused of threatening to shave students' heads and build jails in school(Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)
Published on Aug 01, 2024 02:01 PM IST

IMT Ghaziabad secures top rank in career outcomes among Indian B-schools

IMT Ghaziabad secures first rank in career outcomes category among top Indian business schools in QS Executive MBA Rankings 2024. (Photo courtesy: IMT Ghaziabad)
Published on Jul 19, 2024 08:38 PM IST

Barclays to triple staff in India, Singapore to grow wealth management teams

Barclays Bank logo is seen in this illustration.
Updated on Jul 10, 2024 12:37 PM IST

Purr-fect Sunday for cat lovers as over 500 felines strut their stuff in Vashi

The feline show was organised at the CIDCO exhibition centre in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, which had a display of over 13 different breeds in Vashi on Sunday. (Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 06:50 AM IST

Over 1,000 Hajj pilgrims dead amid record-breaking heat in Saudi Arabia

A man effected by the scorching heat is helped by a member of the Saudi security forces as Muslim pilgrims arrive to perform the symbolic 'stoning of the devil' ritual as part of the hajj pilgrimage in Mina, near Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca, (Photo by Fadel Senna / AFP)
Published on Jun 20, 2024 04:36 PM IST

Gautam Adani replaces Mukesh Ambani as richest Asian

Reliance Industries head Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani
Published on Jun 02, 2024 12:07 PM IST

Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk

Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk
Published on May 28, 2024 12:56 PM IST

Indian Bonds Best Asia Bet for JPMorgan Asset Before Inclusion

Indian Bonds Best Asia Bet for JPMorgan Asset Before Inclusion
Published on May 27, 2024 11:17 AM IST

India’s transformation critical to strengthening multipolarity in Asia: Jaishankar

External affairs minister S Jaishankar speaks during the 2024 Nikkei Future of Asia Forum on May 24 (PTI)
Updated on May 24, 2024 09:09 PM IST