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Russia Threatens Full Ban on WhatsApp

Russia Threatens Full Ban on WhatsApp

Russia had blocked users from making calls on the platform in August, part of a broader crackdown on Western-owned...

28 Nov 2025 11:05 PM IST

Hong Kong Anti-Corruption Watchdog Arrests 8 Over Deadly Fire

Hong Kong Anti-Corruption Watchdog Arrests 8 Over Deadly Fire

The commission had already opened an investigation into the fire at the residential complex, which was under renovation

28 Nov 2025 8:26 PM IST

India GDP Soars 8.2%, US Tariffs Threaten Exports

India GDP Soars 8.2%, US Tariffs Threaten Exports

Friday's reading reaffirms India's position as the fastest growing major economy and will come as welcome news for...

28 Nov 2025 6:33 PM IST

AI Boom Fuels Taiwan’s GDP Growth

AI Boom Fuels Taiwan’s GDP Growth

Foreign firms like Nvidia and Apple -- key customers of Taiwanese chip giant TSMC -- have poured billions of dollars...

28 Nov 2025 4:05 PM IST

Trump Criticizes Program That Brought Afghan Refugees to US Who Fought the Taliban

Trump Criticizes Program That Brought Afghan Refugees to US Who Fought...

The program, called Operation Allies Welcome , was created after the 2021 decision to leave Afghanistan following 20...

28 Nov 2025 1:55 AM IST

Afghan National Charged in Guard Ambush Shooting Drove Across US to Carry Out Attack, Officials Say

Afghan National Charged in Guard Ambush Shooting Drove Across US to...

Pirro said that the suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, launched an “ambush-style” attack with a .357 Smith & Wesson...

28 Nov 2025 1:47 AM IST

Hong Kong’s Deadliest Blaze in Decades Kills at Least 83, Scores Missing

Hong Kong’s Deadliest Blaze in Decades Kills at Least 83, Scores...

Authorities have begun investigating what sparked the blaze -- the financial hub's worst in almost 80 years - including...

28 Nov 2025 1:38 AM IST

The Fire Jumped Building to Building: Residents Recall Fear as Hong Kong Blaze Kills 55

The Fire Jumped Building to Building: Residents Recall Fear as Hong...

Families scramble to report missing loved ones as one of the city’s deadliest blazes in decades burns through multiple...

27 Nov 2025 1:36 PM IST

Mother Sentenced To Life In Prison For New Zealands Suitcase Murders

Mother Sentenced To Life In Prison For New Zealand's 'Suitcase...

Hakyung Lee, a New Zealand citizen originally from South Korea, was earlier this year found guilty of killing her...

26 Nov 2025 8:29 AM IST

US, Russia Discussions on Ukraine Take Place in Abu Dhabi, Say Reports

US, Russia Discussions on Ukraine Take Place in Abu Dhabi, Say Reports

The latest talks were previously undisclosed, and follow meetings held in Geneva between US and Ukrainian officials...

25 Nov 2025 3:19 PM IST

Reggae Icon And Cultural Giant Jimmy Cliff dead at 81

Reggae Icon And 'Cultural Giant' Jimmy Cliff dead at 81

The family announced the death in a post on Cliff's official Instagram account, saying he "has crossed over due to a...

25 Nov 2025 7:05 AM IST

South Korea’s President Warns of Potential Accidental Clashes with North

South Korea’s President Warns of Potential Accidental Clashes with...

Seoul last week proposed military talks with Pyongyang to prevent border clashes, the first such offer in seven years.

24 Nov 2025 6:39 PM IST