11 Nov
South Korea: Bus crashes into 32 vehicles, 48 injured
A city bus in South Korea's Bundang district lost control and collided with a chain of vehicles, resulting in numerous casualties.
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7 Nov
Jewish community in Thailand concerned as Chief Rabbi’s citizenship revoked
Reports of the revocation of the Chief Rabbi of Thailand's citizenship and increased enforcement against the Jewish community emerge alongside steady Israeli tourism.
7 Nov
World News: India updates and environmental crises
Various reports cover arrests, legislation, and environmental crises in India and beyond.
4 Nov
Bangladesh: Gas supply drops due to terminal maintenance
Petrobangla announced a four-day reduction in gas supply across the country due to maintenance work at the Summit LNG terminal.
1 Nov
Thailand: Israeli Boxer Ahavat Hashem Gordon Targeted with Antisemitic Slurs
Israeli boxer Ahavat Hashem Gordon was targeted with antisemitic abuse while filming a video during a stay in Thailand.
29 Oct
UN Survey: Opium Production in Afghanistan Surges Fivefold in a Year
Opium production in Afghanistan has jumped fivefold over the past year, marking the first major rise since the Taliban banned poppy cultivation in 2022.
28 Oct
Cyclone Arnab Makes Landfall in India; Nearly 100,000 Evacuated
Cyclone Arnab made landfall along India's southeastern coast, bringing ferocious winds, torrential rains, and triggering mass evacuations.
24 Oct
Philippines: Four Pilots Killed in Mid-Air Military Plane Collision
Two Philippine Air Force training aircraft collided in mid-air at a military base south of Manila.
24 Oct
Kerala Governor Sparks Row by Banning Meat in Official Residence Kitchen
A directive by the new governor of India's Kerala state to serve only vegetarian food at his official residence has triggered political backlash from the opposition.
23 Oct
Meghan Markle's Father Investigated in Philippines Over Child Abuse Material
Thomas Markle faces a probe in the Philippines over alleged possession of child sexual abuse materials after his son reported finding illicit images.
23 Oct
Tibet Earthquake: Injured Toll Rises to 65 as China Orders Sweeping Rescue Effort
Chinese authorities ordered an all-out rescue operation in Tibet as the injured count rose to 65 and more than 12,000 residents were evacuated.
23 Oct
Magnitude 7 Earthquake Strikes Tibet, Leaving at Least 16 Dead and Dozens Injured
A powerful tremor destroyed hundreds of homes in a remote region of southwestern China, leaving at least 32 people injured.
20 Oct
India: Cockroach and Drug Effigies Burned in Dussehra Celebrations
Unconventional effigies targeting societal issues, including a giant cockroach symbolizing filth, were burned across India during Dussehra festivities.
19 Oct
Beijing Faces Rapid Aging: One-Third Projected Over 60 by 2035
The Chinese capital could become a "super-aged" city within a decade as demographic shifts accelerate.
18 Oct
43-Year-Old Israeli Killed in Motorcycle Accident in Southern Thailand
The Foreign Ministry confirmed that a 43-year-old Israeli citizen was killed in a motorcycle crash in southern Thailand; foul play is not suspected.
18 Oct
Kolkata Stampede: Police Cite Mismanagement and Security Lapses
Indian police have attributed the fatal festival stampede in Kolkata to security failures, mismanagement, and confusing announcements.
18 Oct
Stampede at Festival Pandal in Kolkata Leaves at Least 17 Dead
A deadly stampede at a celebration pandal in West Bengal has killed between 17 and 19 people and injured dozens more.
16 Oct
India: 'Cockroach' Movement Leaders Detained En Route to Delhi Rally
Indian police detained protest leader Abhijeet Dipke and student organizers ahead of a demonstration demanding the election chief's resignation over voter roll purges.
16 Oct
Founder of Indian Opposition Group 'Cockroach Janta Party' Detained Ahead of Protest
Indian authorities have detained Dipke, founder of the opposition Cockroach Janta Party, ahead of a planned rally in support of jailed party members.
15 Oct
Death Toll in Pakistan School Roof Collapse Rises Above 30
The death toll from the school building collapse in Peshawar has climbed above 30 students and a teacher, as rescue operations concluded.
15 Oct
Pakistan: Dozens Dead and Injured in School Roof Collapse
At least 18 people, including 17 students and a teacher, were killed and dozens injured after a school roof collapsed in Pakistan.
14 Oct
Boat Capsizes in India's Bihar State, Leaving at Least 10 Dead
A boat carrying family members to a memorial gathering overturned in the Ganges River in Vaishali district, killing mostly children.
12 Oct
India: Opposition Parties March to Supreme Court Over Voter Lists
Opposition leaders and activists in India have mobilized for a protest march to the Supreme Court, demanding the resignation of the chief election commissioner.
11 Oct
India: Youth Protest Movement Leaders Released from Custody
An Indian court ordered the release of youth movement leaders detained ahead of New Delhi protests, on condition that they preserve public peace for a year.
10 Oct
India: Over a Thousand Detained as Delhi Protests Blocked
Indian police moved to foil protests by the Cockroach youth movement over voter registry changes, as opposition leader Rahul Gandhi urged demonstrators to keep taking to the streets.
10 Oct
India: Hundreds Detained and Parts of Delhi Shut Down Ahead of Youth Protest
Indian authorities detained hundreds of demonstrators and closed dozens of metro stations amid mounting protests over voter registry revisions.
10 Oct
India: Youth Movement Leaders Detained Ahead of Delhi Protest
Indian police detained youth movement founder Abhijeet Dipke and two fellow activists at Delhi airport ahead of a planned protest in the capital.
6 Oct
Coco Gauff Condemns Online Racist Abuse Following Match in Beijing
The American tennis star spoke out against online hate following an on-court dispute at a tournament in China, drawing support from Boris Becker.
5 Oct
ICC Unseals Arrest Warrants for Taliban Education Ministers
The International Criminal Court has unsealed arrest warrants for Afghan Taliban ministers accused of gender persecution and crimes against humanity.
4 Oct
US Marine Arrested for Murder in Okinawa; PM Takaichi Protests to US
A US marine was arrested in Japan on suspicion of robbing and murdering a local woman, prompting a strong protest from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
22 Sept
Japan: At Least Four Dead and Six Missing in Typhoon
A powerful typhoon lashed Japan's Pacific coast, triggering landslides, flooding, and widespread power outages.