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January 26, 2026 7:26 AM

13 dead, over 100 missing after ferry sinks in Philippines

At least 13 bodies have been recovered and more than 100 people remain missing after an inter-island ferry carrying over 300 passengers and crew sank early Monday in waters off Basilan province in the southern Philippines, authorities said. The Philippine Coast Guard in Southwestern Mindanao said t...

January 19, 2026 4:27 PM

Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament to be held in Bangkok from Feb 13

The Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from February 13-22, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) said on Monday. The tournament, scheduled in the T20 format, aims to highlight emerging women’s cricket talent from the ‘A’ teams of four full-member nations ...

January 14, 2026 3:47 PM

Deaths outnumber births in France for first time since World War Two

France recorded more deaths than births in 2025 for the first time since the end of World War Two, a development that erodes its long-held demographic advantage over other European Union nations, official figures showed on Tuesday. The national statistics institute INSEE reported 651,000 deaths las...

January 6, 2026 9:06 AM

Suresh Kalmadi, former Union Minister and Congress leader, passes away at 81

Suresh Kalmadi, senior Congress leader and former Union Minister, passed away in Pune on Tuesday after a prolonged illness at the age of 81. The former president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is survived by his wife, a son and daughter-in-law, two married daughters and sons-in-law, and gra...

January 2, 2026 3:35 PM

India’s nominal GDP growth to improve to 11% in FY27: Report

India’s nominal GDP growth is expected to improve to around 11 per cent in FY27, with real GDP growth projected at 7.2 per cent, supported by domestic credit-led consumption and continued policy support, according to a report released on Friday. The report by SBI Mutual Fund said it remains “co...

December 24, 2025 1:12 PM

Expanded US Visa Screening Delays H-1B Appointments, Affects Families Abroad

Changes in US visa screening procedures have disrupted travel plans for skilled workers across several countries, including India, as consulates implement expanded vetting measures that have led to appointment delays and rescheduling. The impact has been particularly visible among H-1B professionals...

December 13, 2025 6:00 PM

US, Ukraine to discuss ceasefire in Berlin ahead of European summit

Germany will host U.S. and Ukrainian delegations over the weekend for talks on a ceasefire in Ukraine, ahead of a summit with European leaders and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Berlin on Monday, a German official said on Saturday. A U.S. official said overnight that President Donald Trump's envo...

December 5, 2025 12:27 PM

Hong Kong faces low election turnout as residents mourn deadly fire

Turnout is expected to be low for Hong Kong's "patriots only" legislative election on Sunday, with subdued political campaigning as the population reels from the city's deadliest blaze in decades that has killed 159 people so far. Volunteers tentatively handed out flyers and hung banners outside su...