Iran’s relations with Central Asia to remain unchanged as new president takes office

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has officially confirmed Masoud Pezeshkian as the country’s new president, following a ceremony broadcast by IRIB and attended by high-ranking officials and theologians in Tehran. Pezeshkian’s inauguration is scheduled for July 30 at the parliament building, with over 300 foreign guests expected, including Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov. Turkmenistan and […]

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by Masum Billah

Why is Malaysia asking social media platforms to get a licence or risk getting banned?

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia on Thursday (Aug 1) will introduce a new regulatory framework for all social media and internet messaging platforms with at least eight million registered users in the country to comply with. Enforcement under the new class licence will begin from Jan 1 next year, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) said […]

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by Masum Billah

US-Philippines engagements help with ‘agile’ responses to China, says Marcos

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr told US cabinet secretaries Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin on Tuesday that regular engagements between Manila and Washington were needed to ensure “agile” responses to his country’s maritime tensions with China. Ties between Washington and its treaty ally Manila have dramatically improved since Marcos replaced Rodrigo Duterte, who was openly […]

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by Masum Billah

Landslides after heavy rain in India’s Kerala kill 106, many still trapped

Landslides swept through tea estates and villages in southern India’s Kerala today (30 July), killing at least 106 people while they slept as unexpected heavy rain collapsed hillsides and triggered torrents of mud, water and tumbling boulders. The hillsides gave way after midnight following torrential rainfall on Monday in the Wayanad district of Kerala, a […]

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by Masum Billah

Two Indian Establishments Featured On TIME Magazine’s ‘World’s Greatest Places’ 2024

The TIME magazine recently published its prestigious list of the ‘World’s Greatest Places’ for 2024. It comprises 100 extraordinary establishments “that stand out in their field and the world.” Two Indian destinations have been featured on this list, marking a momentous achievement on the global stage. Manam Chocolate in Hyderabad and Naar in Himachal Pradesh […]

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by Masum Billah

Kim drives on a submerged road to see the flood situation

Severe flooding has occurred in northwestern North Korea near the Chinese border. Military helicopters have been deployed to evacuate residents. The news agency Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that President Kim Jong Un has come to the ground to monitor the rescue operation. Released photos show Kim Jong Un monitoring the situation with officials […]

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