As Bedbug Anxiety Spreads to Asia Exterminators Turn Profits
It’s a good time to be a professional bug killer in Asia. Fears of major bedbug outbreaks have been palpable across the Asia-Pacific region for weeks, amplified by breathless news…
China navy used sonar pulses against divers, Australia says
Canberra says naval divers suffered injuries following a high-seas encounter with a Chinese warship. Source link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/67461081?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Earthquake in Southern Philippines Kills 7
A powerful underwater earthquake shook the southern Philippines on Friday, killing several people, damaging a school, shopping malls and dozens of homes, and knocking out power across villages, officials said.…
China hails Xi-Biden meeting despite 'dictator' remark
Chinese state media describes it as a “new starting point” for improving bilateral ties. Source link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-67447121?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
India Rescue Effort Continues for 40 Workers Trapped in a Tunnel
Four days after 40 workers became trapped in a Himalayan road tunnel, the Indian authorities were still trying on Thursday to find a way through debris and rescue them, as…
Rahul Dravid: The man behind India’s dream run in 2023 World Cup cricket
From a legendary batter to the head coach of the Indian cricket team, Rahul Dravid has done it all. Source link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-67447215?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
APEC Gave a Rare Opportunity to See China’s Xi Up Close
As the most powerful Chinese leader in generations, Xi Jinping rarely bothers to glad-hand or to try charming a crowd. His public appearances in China are carefully crafted, with fawning…
David McBride: Australian war crimes whistleblower pleads guilty
David McBride helped expose allegations of extrajudicial killings by Australian troops in Afghanistan. Source link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-67447254?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Top 10 trending travel destinations 2024
In November, American Express Travel published its 2024 Trending Destinations list of the top 10 must-visit vacation spots based on global card member travel bookings and recommendations from a team…
A Dying Anticorruption Crusader Considers His Life’s Own Misdeeds
His anticorruption crusade has made him a household name in Thailand, but Chuwit Kamolvisit would be the first to tell you that his own life has been neither admirable nor…