NORILSK: A passenger plane belonging to Russia’s S7 Airlines overshot the runway while taxiing at the airport in Norilsk, central Russia, on Thursday. There were no casualties reported in the incident.
According to Namibia Press Agency, the Airbus A3…
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) achieved a historic milestone on Thursday, surpassing the 16,000 mark for the first time. This development highlights the robust performance of the Sri Lankan stock …
BEIJING: China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) has showcased its dedication to safeguarding foreign investors’ rights by publishing five landmark cases that exemplify its judicial efforts in this area. These cases illustrate the court’s commitment to u…
MANILA: The Philippines’ Department of Health reported a total of 534 firecracker-related injuries during the recent Christmas and New Year celebrations, marking a significant yet slightly reduced figure from previous years. The tally included an addi…
HARBIN: As temperatures drop across China, citizens are engaging in various winter activities, with both outdoor and indoor attractions seeing increased attendance. Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang Province, is experiencing a surge in visitors at l…
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s economic growth is projected to decelerate to 4.9 percent in 2025, down from an expected 5.2 percent in 2024, according to a recent report by KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific. The report highlights the impact of domest…
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment has launched a new initiative aimed at eradicating plastic waste from the country’s national roads. The “National Roads Without Plastic Waste” campaign, which commenced this week, is designed to enhance t…
PHNOM PENH: The National Bank of Cambodia has urged the public to remain vigilant following reports of counterfeit U.S. dollar banknotes in circulation. The bank’s notice, signed by its director general of Banking Supervision, Kith Sovannarith, emphas…
BEIJING: China is intensifying its preparations for its upcoming rotating presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in 2025, with plans to host a summit aimed at fostering friendship, solidarity, and productive outcomes. The Chinese fo…
KABUL: A total of 50 Afghan inmates have been released from detention in Pakistan and have returned to Afghanistan, according to a statement by the Ministry for Refugees and Repatriation on Thursday. The release marks a significant step in addressing …
GAZA CITY: The Israeli military declared on Thursday that it had successfully targeted and killed Hussam Shahwan, a key figure identified as the head of Hamas’ Internal Security in southern Gaza. The strike took place overnight via drone in a humanita…
BEIJING: Xinhua News Agency has announced plans to enhance its cooperation with Sri Lankan media and think tanks, with the aim of fostering stronger bilateral relations. This development was confirmed by Xinhua President Fu Hua during a meeting with M…
MANILA: The Philippines has registered 37,098 new nurses in 2024, but many are expected to seek employment abroad due to inadequate pay and challenging working conditions at home, according to a member of the Philippines’ House of Representatives. Thi…
Valencia: In a highly anticipated match, Valencia and Real Madrid will kick off the 2025 La Liga season on Friday, marking an important fixture that could see Real Madrid rise to the top of the league standings. The match, initially scheduled for Nove…
BRATISLAVA: The halting of Russian gas transit through Ukraine has sparked concerns across eastern and central Europe, where nations heavily reliant on Russian gas supplies now face the prospect of seeking more expensive alternatives. This decision, w…
