The Latest Breaking News on Asia

Malaysia welcomes Chi­nese tourists back in droves af­ter pan­dem­ic slump

Kuala Lumpur targets record 5 million Chinese visitors in 2024 as it hopes to accelerate post-pandemic recovery.

Al Jazeera · Mar 22, 2024

A turf war with the wild

Kerala's human-wildlife conflict crisis detailed, including recent tragic incidents and the government’s efforts to address the issue

The Hindu · Mar 21, 2024

One hour of work, 10 years of energy

A group of volunteers are working to make a difference

Bangkok Post · Mar 21, 2024

Shoonya Festival: Be a part of this healing and conscious living festival in the mountains

Shoonya Festival in Tehri, Uttarakhand offers a unique experience of self-reflection and transformation through mindful ceremonies and workshops.

The Hindu · Mar 18, 2024

Where names carry numbers

In the Lisu dialect, Ayu means ‘seventh, while Agey means ‘eighth. Apart from the sequence of their birth, their names reveal that they have at least six male siblings, with the eldest named Apu, followed by Adu, Akhi, Achi, Ati, and Apshi.

The Hindu · Mar 17, 2024

Tirunelveli Reader’s Mail

Addressing various issues in Tirunelveli, from traffic congestion to crop damage, urging authorities to take necessary action.

The Hindu · Mar 17, 2024

Odisha police trace illegal poppy farms deep within Similipal Tiger Reserve

Natural barriers have failed to deter narcotics traffickers from initiating poppy cultivation.

The Hindu · Mar 16, 2024

Second Vande Bharat Express between Secunderabad – Visakhapatnam flagged off

The second Vande Bharat Express between Secunderabad - Visakhapatnam was flagged off on March 12, 2024.

The Hindu · Mar 13, 2024

Beach reclaimed from private firm in Phuket

The Royal Forest Department (RFD) says it is working with other agencies to reclaim land encroached on by a private company on Nui beach in Phuket.

Bangkok Post · Mar 13, 2024

No crops, no brides: how rising seas are killing India’s coastal villages

As the sea inundates Odisha’s coastline, livelihoods have withered with the harvest and weddings are a rarity as young women refuse to move to areas where they see no future

The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2024