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Russian President Vladimir Putin has begun a two-day visit to India, where he is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and participate in the annual bilateral summit between the two nations. During the trip, India and Russia are expected to finalize several agreements. The visit follows increased pressure from the United States on India to cut down on its purchases of Russian oil. It also coincides with efforts by the U.S. administration, led by President Donald Trump, to mediate

Namewee Detained in Connection with Influencer's Death Malaysian rapper Namewee is currently being held in connection with the death of Taiwanese internet personality Iris Hsieh, whose body was discovered in a hotel bathtub in Kuala Lumpur two weeks ago. Authorities confirmed that Namewee, 42, was the last person to have seen 31-year-old Hsieh alive. She had traveled to Malaysia for a collaborative video project with the rapper, according to her social media representative. Although

A massive blaze triggered by a ruptured gas pipeline engulfed multiple homes and sent a towering fireball into the air near Malaysia’s capital on Tuesday, leaving over 100 people injured. The blaze erupted in Putra Heights, a suburb outside Kuala Lumpur, close to a fuel station. The dramatic flames, visible for miles, burned for hours. The incident took place during a public holiday as Muslims across the country observed the second day of the Eid celebration. Malaysia’s state-owned energy

The looming possibility of a TikTok ban has sparked an unexpected connection between American and Chinese users, who are now swapping jokes and memes in what one user called a "historic moment." This unusual camaraderie is playing out on a Chinese social media platform called RedNote, also known by its Mandarin name Xiaohongshu, which loosely translates to "Little Red Book." Unlike many other Chinese apps, RedNote operates without the restrictive firewall that typically

South Korea's acting president, Han Duck-soo, has been impeached just two weeks after parliament also voted to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from office. A total of 192 lawmakers approved Han's impeachment, exceeding the required threshold of 151 votes to pass the motion. Han assumed the role of acting president following Yoon’s impeachment, which came after the president’s controversial attempt to impose martial law on December 3. However, opposition lawmakers accused Han of

In 1915, a 29-year-old Indian entrepreneur named Jhamandas Watumull arrived on the island of Honolulu in Hawaii. He partnered with Dharamdas to open a retail store as part of their import business. The two officially launched "Watumull & Dharamdas" on Hotel Street in Honolulu, specializing in unique items from the East such as silks, ivory handicrafts, brassware, and other exotic goods. Sadly, Dharamdas passed away from cholera in 1916. This prompted Jhamandas to reach out to his

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is likely to withstand an impeachment motion after lawmakers from the ruling party refrained from participating in Saturday’s parliamentary session. Ahead of the vote, several legislators exited the parliamentary chamber, protesting the proposed impeachment over Yoon's imposition of a brief period of martial law earlier this week. Only two members of the ruling party were reported to have stayed behind. For the impeachment vote to proceed, at least 200

The United States is set to revamp its military presence in Japan as both nations work to enhance defense collaboration, Washington and Tokyo announced on Sunday. This comprehensive move aims to modernize their security alliance in response to escalating threats in Asia. This decision arrives amidst growing concerns about regional security, where China has been perceived as increasingly assertive in its territorial claims, while North Korea continues to advance its unlawful weapons development.

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The two main Palestinian factions, Hamas and Fatah, have signed a declaration in Beijing seeking to resolve their longstanding discord, Chinese state media reported on Tuesday. This marks a fresh effort to bridge the divide between the groups as the war in Gaza continues to escalate. The agreement emerged after a series of discussions aimed at promoting unity. However, past efforts have consistently fallen short, leading to skepticism regarding whether these