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Mining, agriculture lead Tanzania's economic growth in 2025

ZANZIBAR, Jan. 1 -- Mining, agriculture, construction, and tourism were the main drivers behind Tanzanias economic growth in 2025, with the countrys GDP expanding by 5.8percent, President Samia Suluhu... Read More


2026 ahead: Here's some of the events and policies to look out for Malaysians

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 1 -- From political showdowns and policy implementation to major cultural and sporting events, here's what to watch in the year ahead for Malaysians. National spending, Umno plans ... Read More


Sri Lanka sees significant growth in tourism for 2025

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Sri Lanka has been ranked 9th on the BBC's "25 Best Places to Travel in 2025" and highlighted by Flashpack as a prime destination for solo travelers. The country welcomed over 2 mill... Read More


Salamair to launch direct flights to Medan, Indonesia

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Oman's budget carrier SalamAir will launch its first-ever direct service to Southeast Asia with twice-weekly flights from Muscat to Medan, Indonesia, starting July 3, 2026, the airlin... Read More


Cabinet approves road projects in Maharashtra & Odisha to boost integrated transport

India, Jan. 1 -- Last Updated on January 1, 2026 2:25 am by INDIAN AWAAZ Staff Reporter / New Delhi TheUnion Cabinet Wednesday approved two highway projects - the Six Lane Nashik - Solapur corridor ... Read More


Tourist Footfall Rises at Kashmir Resorts on New Year

Jammu, Jan. 1 -- Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg Jan 01 (KNS): Kashmir marked the end of 2025 and welcomed the New Year 2026 with celebrations at its major tourist destinations, including Gulmarg, Pahalga... Read More


Junaid Mattu pays tribute to Mirwaiz Rasool Shah (RA) on his 117th death anniversary.

Srinagar, Jan. 1 -- Former Mayor of Srinagar, Junaid Azim Mattu has paid glowing tributes to Mirwaiz Allama Rasool Shah (RA) on his 117th death anniversary today. While reflecting on what he termed a... Read More


Dozens Feared Dead in New Year's Fire at Swiss Ski Resort Bar

NEWS DESK, Jan. 1 -- Dozens of people are feared to have been killed and around 100 others seriously injured after a devastating fire swept through the "Le Constellation" bar in the Swiss ski resort o... Read More


Z'bar current account surpluswidens on tourism gains

ZANZIBAR, Jan. 1 -- Zanzibars current account surplus has strengthened markedly, signalling a sustained improvement in the external sector as strong growth in services exports driven by rising tourism... Read More


JKBOSE launches First-Ever Shina Textbooks for Classes I & II

SRINAGAR, Jan. 1 -- In a landmark move to promote and preserve regional languages, the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has announced the maiden publication of textbooks for the Sh... Read More