Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know Indian tech workers took to social media to say they had been laid off by Oracle and were seeking new opportunities CNBC reported on Tuesday that the US-based technology firm was cutting thousands of jobs globally Top Russian officials visits India to talk security
A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck the Northern Molucca Sea off the coast of Ternate, Indonesia early Thursday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. The strong tremor toppled and damaged buildings in the cities of Bitung and Manado, in North Sulawesi, and in Ternate city, one province over in North Maluku.
An alleged core member of an online scam network was extradited from Cambodia to China, Chinese state media CCTV reported on Wednesday. "Investigations found that Li Xiong, the former chairman of Huione Group under the Prince Group, is suspected of multiple crimes," state-run CCTV said.
Skip next section Kerala tourism joins in on 'KitKat heist' trend March 31, 2026 Kerala tourism joins in on 'KitKat heist' trend As the world made memes around a stolen consignment of KitKat in Europe, the tourism department of the Indian state of Kerala thought — 'hold my beer.' "After a thorough check across our
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is actively expanding his network of like-minded leaders and welcomed Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko to Pyongyang for a summit last week. The two signed a friendship and cooperation treaty during the two-day visit and Lukashenko ordered the opening of an embassy in the North Korean capital.
Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know LeT operative Shabbir Ahmed Lone was detained near the border with Bangladesh Bihar's longest-serving chief minister Nitish Kumar has resigned from the state's legislative council days after being elected to the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament He is expected
There is controversy in Israel over the proposed introduction of the capital punishment law targeting Palestinians convicted of fatal terrorist attacks.Although the death penalty already exists in Israel, it is not currently enforced. If the proposed bills are passed, that would change.
Myanmar's junta strongman Min Aung Hlaing took a step closer to becoming the country's civilian president on Monday after lawmakers nominated him for a three-way runoff largely seen as a formality. The 69-year-old general has ruled Myanmar since a 2021 coup that toppled the democratically elected government of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi.
The leader of Taiwan's largest opposition party is set to visit China in April after accepting an invite from Chinese President Xi Jinping. In a statement on Monday, Kuomintang (KMT) said its chairperson, Cheng Li-wun, was "grateful" for the invitation and had "gladly" accepted it.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a ground test of an upgraded high-thrust solid-fuel rocket engine, state media KCNA reported on Sunday, in the latest move to advance the country's strategic weapons program.
Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated new international airport in Uttar Pradesh's Jewar The airport, spanning 7,200 acres, cost about $1.2 billion (€1.04 billion) India approves $25 billion (€21.65 billion) in defense procurement Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a call about the crisis in
Last week, Thailand's parliament endorsed Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister after his conservative Bhumjaithai party won a decisive victory in February's general election, making him the first Thai premier to be voted back into office in two decades. His coalition, which includes the populist Pheu Thai party, now controls 292 seats in the new parliament.