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Yeida to develop Japanese Industrial City near Noida airport

India, Jan. 15 -- The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida) said on Wednesday that it has started the process to develop a Japanese Industrial City near the Noida International Ai... Read More


North Minneapolis shooting today: Why ICE agent opened fire; 'shovel' attack details emerge

India, Jan. 15 -- A federal agent shot a person in the leg in Minneapolis on Thursday, days after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent that sparked nationwide outrage. The shooting ... Read More


Japan and the Philippines sign a new defense pact as they face growing China aggression

New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- Japan and the Philippines signed a defense pact on Thursday that would allow the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food and other necessities when their forces stage joint ... Read More


Vietnam gears up for full-force growth push in 2026

Hanoi, Jan. 15 -- Achieving double-digit economic growth in 2026 is widely seen as an "uphill battle", prompting Vietnam to pool resources early and push hard from the outset of the year. Which growt... Read More


"Mega city" ready for new development opportunities: HCM City leader

Ho Chi Minh City, Jan. 15 -- With the impressive results achieved in 2025, Ho Chi Minh City has not only reaffirmed its role as Vietnam's economic locomotive but is also poised for "new development op... Read More


Trump says Iran paused execution plans as protests rage

Dhaka, Jan. 15 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had been told "on good authority" that Iran has stopped plans to carry out executions, even as Tehran signals fast-track trials and hars... Read More


A historical fascination with Greenland that is now impossible to remove - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 15 -- Following the talks between the United States and Denmark over Greenland which saw the two countries having a major disagreement, the world should be prepared for an American ... Read More


IDF strikes several Hezbollah weapon storage facilities in Southern Lebanon

Jerusalem, Jan. 15 -- The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has struck several Hezbollah weapon storage facilities and additional terror infrastructure throughout southern Lebanon. "STRUCK: Several Hezboll... Read More


Chinese expert hails Vietnam's 2025 GDP growth as standout achievement

Beijing, Jan. 15 -- Vietnam's GDP growth of 8.02% in 2025 stands out as a notable achievement, reflecting the country's strong resilience and dynamism amid a complex and volatile global economic envir... Read More


Is Our National Pride Worth $150 million?Published on: January 15, 2026 7:31 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 15 -- Polio continues to persist in Pakistan after decades of effort. Why? I firmly believe we can eliminate polio-if only we stop selling our national pride short for a paltry $150 mil... Read More