Over the span of 24 hours, US President Donald Trump shifted from warning Iran of “annihilation” to backing a 14-day ceasefire, saying Tehran had presented a “workable” plan. The truce is expected to help pause the nearly six-week-long conflict. The sudden change came as intermediaries, led by Pakistan, intensified efforts to prevent further escalation. China, […]
The ceasefire came after hastened diplomatic efforts led by Pakistan, hours before U.S. President Donald Trump’s threatened deadline for wiping out the entire Iranian civilization. The reprieve allowed some time for the two sides to reach a longer agreement to end the six-week-old war. If the truce holds and the strait reopens, the global economic […]
For Tehran and Beijing, elevating the yuan is a win-win. Web Desk April 8, 2026 As the US-Israel conflict with Iran paused for two weeks on Wednesday amid new diplomatic negotiations disrupting the global economy for over a month, Iran and China have seized the moment to address a shared concern about the international financial […]
China has become India’s largest trading partner in FY2026, maintaining its top position for the 11th straight month, said Xu Feihong, spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in India. In a social media post on Tuesday, April 8, the Chinese Ambassador said that trade between India and China touched $137 billion during April–February FY2026. This puts […]
Urbanization and births will add a billion more people between now and 2050. Jakarta and Dhaka, with 42 million and 37 million people respectively, have overtaken Tokyo at 33 million as the world’s biggest metropolises. Delhi, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Manila, Kolkata, Seoul, Karachi, and Bangkok aren’t far behind.
KUALA LUMPUR – A string of fatal drink-driving crashes in Malaysia has put road safety back in the national spotlight. But it is the government’s decision to charge a Klang driver with murder – rather than the usual traffic offence – over the March 29 incident in Klang, Selangor that killed a delivery rider, which […]
A 19-year-old British woman has died after a motorbike crash on a popular scenic route in Vietnam. Orla Wates died in Hanoi’s Viet Duc Friendship Hospital on 2 April after the crash on the Ha Giang Loop in the country’s north, according to Viet Nam News. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said its consular […]
PUBLISHED : 8 Apr 2026 at 14:50 <!– –> Small Medium Large Bangkok – 8 April 2026 – Betagro Public Company Limited (BTG), a leading integrated food company in Thailand, has launched the third annual iteration of its Betagro Next Gen programme, a strategic initiative designed to cultivate high-potential young professionals as pivotal drivers of the company’s sustained […]
The family of a British teenager have paid tribute to their daughter who died after a motorcycle crash on a popular route in Vietnam. The incident occurred on the Ha Giang loop in the country’s north, and Orla Wates, 19, died at the Viet Duc university hospital in Hanoi, according to Viet Nam News. The […]
Congress Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh. | Nana Patole/Facebook Pakistan facilitating the ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran was a “severe setback” for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “highly personalised” style of diplomacy, said the Congress on Wednesday. Modi’s “self-styled vishwaguru [world leader]” image had been “thoroughly exposed”, with his “self-declared 56-inch chest shrunk […]
Doi Chiang Dao is one of Thailand’s most stunning mountains, a 2,175-metre limestone peak that rises like a behemoth from flat farmland. Every February, it becomes the backdrop to a 10-day festival called Shambhala in Your Heart. Organised by a group of silver-haired, 1960s purist Japanese hippies, the event is set in an Edenic campsite […]
Thousands of men are members of Telegram groups and channels that advertise and sell hacking and surveillance services that can be used to harass friends, wives and girlfriends, and former partners, new research has uncovered. The findings, from a European nonprofit group, also say that the communities are involved in extensive trading, selling, and promotion […]
Last month, Anwar Ibrahim, the prime minister of Malaysia, revealed in a post on Facebook that Intel is expanding its Malaysian chip-making facilities, which were first established back in the 1970s. Ibrahim said the head of Intel’s Foundry, Naga Chandrasekaran, had “outlined plans to commence the first phase” of expansion, which would include advanced packaging. […]
A team of Indian researchers has developed a patent-pending technology to prevent identity leaks during AI photo editing. The system was spearheaded by Dipesh Tamboli, Vaneet Aggarwal, and Vineet Punyamoorty of Purdue University, who developed the core architecture. They were joined by technical collaborator Atharv Pawar from the University of Michigan to co-author the research, […]
BANGKOK, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei Cloud is driving Thailand’s digital transformation by enabling the large-scale deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) across key government agencies, demonstrating how cloud and AI technologies can deliver tangible improvements in public services, regulatory efficiency, and economic development. At a recent Huawei CloudAI Boost Day – Thailand 2026, leading […]
BANDUNG, West Java: At least 34 babies were allegedly trafficked by an Indonesian syndicate, including at least 10 who were taken to Singapore and sold for as much as S$18,000 (US$14,000) per child, prosecutors at a district court in Bandung, West Java said on Tuesday (Apr 7). The allegations came as prosecutors laid out a litany […]
By IMOGEN GARFINKEL – SENIOR FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 04:08 EDT, 7 April 2026 | Updated: 04:52 EDT, 7 April 2026
BANGKOK, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei Cloud hosted Huawei Cloud Thailand AI Boost Day 2026, showcasing its vision for advancing the next generation of artificial intelligence through the introduction of Agentic AI-a new paradigm that is redefining the boundaries of AI applications, from passive response systems to intelligent agents capable of proactive planning and […]
Claim: Japan and the United States (US) have formally filed a motion before an international body seeking the release of former president Rodrigo Duterte, who is detained at the International Criminal Court (ICC). Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The claim appeared on a Facebook page posing as a news outlet with 51,000 followers. As […]
Let’s start with a question. If you need a flagship, a no-holds-barred phone, and are willing to spend north of Rs 1 lakh on it, which one will you buy? For a lot of people, the obvious answer would be the top iPhone Pro. And for good reasons. But at the same time, a lot […]
President Donald Trump unleashed a brutal tirade against Fox News’ most prominent liberal co-host in a late-night Truth Social meltdown Trump, 79, fired up his social media just before 10 p.m. on Monday to offer unsolicited advice to the bosses at his favorite network about his least-favorite presenter. “For Fox executives only, take Jessica Tarlov […]
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. FRANKFURT, Germany — For the second time, Israel has attacked Iran’s South Pars natural gas and its associated petrochemical complex — an energy lifeline for Iran that helps keep the lights on for civilians and provides a key source […]
SHANGHAI/TAIPEI (Reuters) — Taiwan’s opposition leader arrived in China on Tuesday for a “peace” mission and potential meeting with President Xi Jinping, as Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te reiterated he was open for talks but the island had the right to chart its own course. Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan’s largest opposition party, is […]
As American president Donald Trump threatens to obliterate Iran’s energy infrastructure unless it reopens the Strait of Hormuz, a number of countries are now negotiating directly with Tehran to secure safe passage for their ships. Several nations in Asia, arguably the region most affected by the ongoing fuel crisis, have been able to get their […]
Claim: The Philippines will be placed under an energy lockdown starting April 20, and the public is encouraged to prepare alternative power sources and essential supplies. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Multiple versions of the claim have circulated online over the past couple of days, causing significant confusion among those who have come across […]
A woman who once worked as a tax lawyer earning around ₹1 lakh a month has opened up about leaving her stable legal career due to burnout and eventually building a freelance career that now brings in around ₹2 lakh per month. A Delhi woman quit her ₹1 lakh law job due to burnout and […]
Every morning, Jack Kavanagh brews himself a cup of coffee or tea, pads down a short hallway, past the dining room, and turns left into his small home office, where he brings California to the world. It’s been his routine for decades, through all manner of upheaval and events — social, political, natural and man-made. […]
Iran threatened “much more devastating” retaliation if the US decided to strike civilian targets, Tehran-run state media reported, in an apparent reply to US President Donald Trump’s threats to Iran’s power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by Tuesday. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT “If attacks on civilian targets are repeated, the next […]
