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A Piaggio Apé three-wheeler van in Rome, Italy. Photo: Universal Images Group via Getty Images
Asia travel

Italy’s bee buzzes off to India after failing EU emissions standards

Piaggio Apé 3-wheeler is slow but carries a big load. A feature of Italian life for 75 years, it will now be built in India.

Crime

Journalist’s body found stuffed inside septic tank in India

Asia travel

Recap | Travel India, from Mysore’s yoga scene, to Mumbai’s glamour and a new wave of eco-friendly boutique hotels

Art

Shock and gore: why Indian street plays resort to the outrageous and grotesque

Street theatre in India has had to adapt to the digital age and ideological threats to stay relevant amid a changing cultural landscape.

A dramatic moment from the street play “Door Se Kisi Ne Awaaz Di” (Someone Called from Afar) performed in India. Photo: Manjul Bhardwaj
Food and Drinks

5 ‘restaurants with rooms’ worth the trip, from L’Enclume to Hiša Franko

Ever wished you could go straight to bed after a delicious restaurant meal? Now you can: Sweden’s Vyn, India’s Naar and Italy’s Venissa all boast private rooms on par with luxury hotels.

Joe Biden

Jill Biden’s US$20,000 diamond is priciest gift from a foreign leader in 2023

The 7.5 carat diamond was from India’s President Modi. Among Joe Biden’s gifts was a US$3,495 statue from Mongolia’s prime minister.

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Vietnam

Vietnam’s BrahMos plans spotlight India’s rising Southeast Asian security role

The US$700 million deal would make Vietnam the second nation in the region to acquire the supersonic cruise missiles after the Philippines.

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A BrahMos missile system is seen in New Delhi during a parade in 2021. Photo: AFP
US-India relations

Chinese dams to be discussed during Jake Sullivan’s India visit, official says

US national security adviser arrives in New Delhi on Sunday. US also expects Chinese economic overcapacity to be addressed, official said.

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Bangladesh

Why India is unlikely to extradite ousted Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina

New Delhi’s muted response to a formal extradition request has sparked tensions as India weighs legal and diplomatic risks.

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US-China relations

US consensus on countering China will keep Quad relevant under Trump: experts

The security grouping with Australia, Japan and India is unlikely to thrive as it has under Biden but remains important, observers say.

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The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue between the US, Australia, Japan and India was elevated during President Joe Biden’s term in the White House to include an annual summit at head-of-state level. Photo: AFP
Technology

Opinion | Asia’s embrace of refurbished smartphones is a trend to dial into in 2025

It’s great for the environment, for brands looking to seduce customers into switching and for consumers hunting for a bargain.

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A worker repairs a mobile phone in a shop in Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong, in 2017. Photo: AFP
Maldives

Did India plot to oust Maldives’ Muizzu or is it just a ‘conspiracy theory’?

Such a move would yield little advantage and India is unlikely to deviate from its policy of strategic patience with neighbours, analysts say.

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Diplomacy

Opinion | Dialogue can help China, India sidestep disputes over mega dam

To alleviate concerns and reduce tensions, greater transparency, consistent data sharing and diplomacy are essential.

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Donald Trump

Indian-Americans slam ‘racist’ comments by Trump supporters over visa scheme

The furore was sparked by a call from Donald Trump’s handpicked AI adviser Sriram Krishnan to remove country caps on green cards.

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Supporters of former president Donald Trump gather at the Republican National Convention on July 18, 2024 in Milwaukee. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
US-China relations

Opinion | US sanctions on Pakistan will only push it closer to China

The latest round of sanctions will strain ties between Washington and Islamabad and increase instability in South Asia.

Pakistan’s Shaheen-III missile, which is capable of carrying nuclear warheads and has a range of 2,750km, is seen during a military parade in Islamabad, on March 23, 2018. Photo: AP
State of Palestine

Video | Indians replace Palestinian construction workers in Israel

But the imported workers still can’t fill the void left by 80,000 Palestinians banned from entering the country.

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Israel

Indians replace Palestinian construction workers in Israel

But the imported workers still can’t fill the void left by 80,000 Palestinians banned from entering the country  

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Family offices

Family offices to favour Taiwan, India and US in 2025; may boost China exposure

UBS says wealthy clients have their eyes on China markets due to stimulus measures.

People crossed the street in Taipei. Photo: EPA-EFE
Climate change

Opinion | Asia must not let its appetite for sand consume its rivers and seas

The environmental consequences of sand mining are immense. Across Asia, rivers are shrinking, coastlines eroding and ecosystems unravelling.

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Narendra Modi

BJP accuses the US ‘deep state’ of meddling – is it a ploy to cover its flaws?

Strongmen around the world have blamed foreign entities for domestic ills to woo their supporters, analysts say.

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Year in Review

Travel stories you read most in 2024, about a horror gang rape and more

We look back at some of the top stories in travel for 2024, from a shocking gang rape in India to the revamp of Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown.

Mountaineers climb a slope during their ascent of Mount Everest in Nepal in 2021. A story about overcrowding on peaks like this one was one of the top five travel stories of the year. Photo: AFP
International Cricket Council

Bumrah stars with 4 wickets but Australia’s tail pushes lead past 300 in Melbourne

India’s paceman threatens to turn the match on its head with 3-wicket burst before Marnus Labuschagne and Pat Cummins steady the hosts.

India’s Jasprit Bumrah (second from right) celebrates with teammates the wicket of Australia’s Mitchell Marsh (centre) on day four of the fourth Test at the MCG on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Asian cinema

Director’s joy as her art-house movie gains fans in Bollywood-mad India

Golden Globes and Oscar nominee All We Imagine as Light has shown an Indian art-house film can challenge Bollywood’s dominance of cinemas.

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Narendra Modi

Former Indian Prime Minister cremated in New Delhi, mourned worldwide

Singh was known as a mild-mannered technocrat and was widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic liberalisation.

Thailand

LGBTQ rights, deepfake threats, falling fertility: Asia’s gender equality in 2024

In 2024, Asia’s gender equality landscape saw advancements in LGBTQ rights amid alarming rates of violence against women, highlighting ongoing challenges.

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An LGBTQ parade is held in Bangkok. Photo: Shutterstock
International Cricket Council

Reddy-made hundred rescues India in fourth Test against Australia, lights up MCG

The series debutant’s sparkling 105 not out was the bedrock of India’s first innings 358-9 in reply to Australia’s 445 before a sell-out crowd.

India’s Nitish Kumar Reddy (left) acknowledges the moment after making a century during day three of the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday. Photo: EPA-EFE
Narendra Modi

The legacy of India’s Manmohan Singh: transformative reforms, but hurdles remain

Experts argue that India should strengthen the late former PM’s legacy by focusing on privatisation and improving education and healthcare.

China-India relations

What will China’s new mega dam mean for India ties and Tibetan ecosystem?

Huge hydro project in Tibet could risk geological disasters and irk New Delhi as neighbours try to ease tensions, observers say.

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