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2 Singaporean Hikers Rescued After Being Reported Missing on Langkawi Mountain

Wang Cheng Kang and Li Shuen Qi had started their hike at Mount Mat Cincang in Langkawi on Sunday, December 29.

Dec 31, 2024

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China: Teenager Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Murdering Classmate in Abandoned Greenhouse

The court said the methods used to carry out the murder was "particularly cruel, and the circumstances were particularly vile".

Dec 31, 2024

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

PM Wong Expresses Grief Jeju Air Plane Crash, Says "Singapore Stands in Solidarity with South Korea"

Jeju Air flight 7C 2216 from Bangkok was carrying 175 passengers and six crew to Muan in South Korea's South Jeolla province, when disaster took place.

Dec 31, 2024

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

South Korea Plane Crash: Jeju Air Boeing 737 Explodes During Emergency Landing, Leaving 179 Dead After Landing Gear Fails [WATCH]

A Jeju Air Boeing 737, en route from Bangkok to Muan, crashed during an emergency landing attempt at South Korea's Muan International Airport, killing 179 people.

Dec 29, 2024

By Anshul Panda

Thai Influencer Dies After Drinking an Entire Bottle of Whiskey in One Go for Money

Thanakarn Kanthee, 21, consumed a 350ml bottle of whiskey in one go before he started feeling ill and was rushed to a hospital, where he was later declared dead.

Dec 27, 2024

By Manthan C.

British Youngster Dies After Consuming Magic Mushrooms During Christmas Holiday in Thailand

The 25-year-old tourist and his girlfriend had purchased the magic mushrooms from a cannabis shop in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Dec 25, 2024

By Manthan C.

Indian Man Dies After Trying to Swallow Live Chick as Part of Superstitious Ritual to Increase Fertility

Anand Yadav, 35, was reportedly convinced by an occultist that his dreams of becoming a father would come true if he swallowed a live chick as part of a ritual.

Dec 18, 2024

By Manthan C.

Engineer Bridges Technology and Sustainability in Palm Oil Industry

With the world's attention increasingly turning to sustainable development, Hong's approach offers a model for transformative change

Dec 17, 2024

By IBT Desk

Tourist Dies After Being Attacked by Wild Elephant on Popular Trail at Thailand National Park

The 49-year-old victim was walking along a trail to the Phen Phop Mai waterfall inside the Phu Kradueng National Park when she was attacked.

Dec 14, 2024

By Manthan C.

Moral Group Expands Horizons: Announces Entry into Hotel and Healthcare Sectors

Speaking about the group's vision, CMD Arun Sharma highlighted their journey of hard work and growth, marking this milestone as a significant achievement.

Dec 14, 2024

By IBT Desk

Harnessing the Power of Anime and Manga: Japanese Learning Through Hiroyuki Mitsuoka's Unique Methods

Hiroyuki Mitsuoka believes that understanding Japan's culture requires exploring its language through its cultural output, whether it be a fantastical anime storyline or the relatable moments in a slice-of-life manga.

Dec 12, 2024

By IBT Desk

Thai Woman Dies After Neck-Twisting Massage to Relieve Shoulder Pain Goes Horribly Wrong

Days after undergoing the massage, Phing Chyada, started experiencing symptoms such as pain in the head, numbness in her arms before she suffered 50% body paralysis. She died a few weeks later.

Dec 9, 2024

By Manthan C.

Ajman News Announces Launch of Podcast to Deliver Local News Directly to Listeners

The launch of the podcast marks an exciting new chapter for Ajman News as it continues to evolve with the changing media landscape

Dec 3, 2024

By IBT Desk

Takashi Inoguchi: Doyen of Asian Perspective in International Politics, Leaves Behind Legacy For Future Generations

Prof. Takashi Inoguchi, was a globally-known political scientist whose 50 years of academic career spanned over several institutions from Sophia University to the University of Tokyo, the United Nations University and Niigata University in Japan.

Dec 1, 2024

By Nagesh Narayana

Philippine Police File Criminal Complaints Against Vice President Sara Duterte and Her Chief of Staff

Philippine police have filed criminal complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte and her aides over alleged assault and defiance during a Congress altercation. This comes amid explosive accusations of Duterte threatening to assassinate President Marcos, escalating tensions between their political camps.

Nov 28, 2024

By Anshul Panda

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