Private screening of Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story to be held in Indonesia
An international publicity campaign for Akbar Khan’s ‘Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story’ has been crafted for its first overseas release, introduced one country at...
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Singapore’s August Inflation at 3.4%, Eases from July, as Supply Chain Challenges Diminish
In August, the core inflation rate, excluding private road transport and accommodation costs, rose by 3.4% year-on-year. This figure closely mirrored the 3.5% forecast by economists in a Reuters poll and was lower than the 3.8% recorded in July.
Singapore Safely Disposes of 100kg World War Two Bomb, Evacuating Thousands
Due to its precarious state, authorities deemed it unsafe to transport the bomb elsewhere, necessitating its on-site disposal by military experts, as confirmed by the police.
Cambodia Reports First Zika Virus Case Since 2016, Urges Vigilance in Open Source Announcement
The Zika virus is classified as a flavivirus and is primarily transmitted by the Aedes species of mosquito. It can also be transmitted through sexual contact, blood transfusions, and congenitally from an infected mother to her child, as noted in the statement.
China’s Massive Dara Sakor Resort Project in Cambodia Faces Delays and Environmental Concerns
The airport remains incomplete, and a single casino stands isolated near the sea, surrounded by an unfinished road and construction sites. The resort's tourism business has barely taken off, but it has already inflicted significant harm on the local environment and the thousands of people residing there.
Indian Carpenter Wrongfully Jailed in Philippines for Five Years Due to Mistaken Identity Finally Freed
Little did he know that this trip would result in a five-year ordeal due to a case of mistaken identity.
Philippines and India Forge Stronger Bilateral Ties, Focusing on Economic Growth and Innovation
The Philippine Embassy in New Delhi has consistently advocated for the Philippines as a strategic partner in Southeast Asia, offering the potential to complement India's investments and its expansion in research and development, as well as the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sectors.
Barrier Installed by China Blocks Filipino Fishermen in Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea
During the incident, the Chinese boats issued 15 radio challenges, accusing the Philippine ship and fishermen of violating international and Chinese laws. They later withdrew upon realizing the presence of media personnel aboard the Filipino vessel.
Yangon, Myanmar Experiences Shallow 4.8-Magnitude Earthquake with No Immediate Damage Reports
The earthquake occurred around 8:55 pm local time (1425 GMT), causing heightened awareness and a sense of concern among the local populace.
Myanmar Diaspora Mobilizes to Support Pro-Democracy Movement Amidst Military Coup Crisis
During her one-month trip, Bawi Tin Par visited armed resistance groups and camps for those displaced by the conflict, gaining a profound understanding of the stark differences between her life abroad and that of her peers who had stayed in Myanmar.
Manipur Chief Minister Plans 70 Km Border Fencing Extension to Counter Illegal Immigration and Drug Smuggling from Myanmar
This meeting came on the heels of the chief minister's appeal to the Central government to "permanently close" the Free Movement Regime (FMR), which permits individuals from both sides of the border to travel up to 16 kilometers into each other's territory.