India rises to rank 15 among top global destinations for FDI in 2024: UN Report
The development comes despite a marginal dip in inflows at $27.6 billion.
I love you, bot: When AI becomes your closest companion
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Diabetes affects 233 million Chinese, study says
The figure is up 163 percent from 2005, the latest study by Chinese public health experts has found.
Experts raise alarm over Nepal’s low budget for non-communicable diseases
Government has cut funding for non-communicable diseases even though these diseases are responsible for 73 percent of the country’s deaths.
Torrential rain triggers severe flooding, landslides in Vietnam’s northern region
Soil moisture models show that in several parts of these provinces, the ground is either nearly saturated or fully saturated, increasing the risk of further landslides and…
Environmental activists detained, protest curtailed in India’s Jaipur over forest conservation
Despite several hours of dialogue and attempts to persuade the authorities, the police neither allowed the gathering at the Dol Ka Badh entrance nor permitted anyone to visit the…
World awaits Iran’s response after President Trump says US ‘obliterated’ nuclear sites
With the damage visible from space after 13,600kg US bunker-buster bombs crashed into the mountain above Iran’s Fordow nuclear site, Tehran vowed to defend itself at all costs.
Pakistani politicians urge government to review Trump nomination for Nobel Peace Prize
The nomination hails Mr. Trump's “decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership” during last month’s Pakistan-India conflict, when both neighbours stepped back…
5 Chinese cities rise as international centers for consumption
The five cities are Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou in Guangdong province, Tianjin, and Chongqing, with policies including instant tax refunds and visa-free transit.
1Verse, K-pop group with North Korean defectors, to debut in July
The group includes Hyuk and Seok—both born in North Korea and later defected to South Korea. Japanese member Aito and Chinese-American Kenny joined the team followed by Nathan,…