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South-east Asia's first Godzilla store roars to life in KL with two-metre statue and exclusive merch

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 9 -- Godzilla (Gojira), the colossal kaiju that first roared onto Japanese screens in 1954, has arrived in Malaysia - and it's set to be the talk of 2026. Malaysia's first permanen... Read More


"United States will take power away from criminal cartels": Vice President JD Vance

Washington, Jan. 9 -- US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday emphasised the need for firm action against criminal cartels, linking peace to asserting authority and strengthening legitimate governments... Read More


From Glowcations and Grocery Tourism, to bookish travel and sports holidays, here are the biggest travel trends of 2026

New Delhi, Jan. 9 -- Just a 5-minute walk from Liberty Square, the iconic marker in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi, is Asureti Eco Shop. Located in the basement, it is a tiny establishment selling al... Read More


Turkmenistan, UN discuss issues of cooperation

Turkmenistan, Jan. 9 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan Dmitry Shlapachenko on January 8, the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenist... Read More


ICC signs Marriott as global sponsor as it seeks to make cricket more global

MUMBAI, Jan. 9 -- As major sporting events increasingly double up as travel destinations, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has signed a long-term global partnership with Marriott International,... Read More


Japanese markets jump on earnings optimism

Mumbai, Jan. 9 -- Japanese markets surged on earnings optimism after Fast Retailing posted strong fiscal first-quarter earnings and also lifted its earnings outlook for the year. Shares of the Uniqlo ... Read More


US Muslim-majority city renames street to honour ex-Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia

Michigan/IBNS, Jan. 9 -- In a symbolic gesture of recognition, the first Muslim-majority city in the United States has renamed one of its streets in honour of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda ... Read More


Currency Buzz: INR tanks as local equities extend losing spree

Mumbai, Jan. 9 -- Indian Rupee slumped today, breaking above 90 per US dollar mark as local equities tanked to around two-month low. INR currently quotes at 90.16, down 26 paise on the day. The US dol... Read More


Flipkart Brings Finance Veteran Gunjan Bhartia to Steer eKart Scale-Up

New Delhi, Jan. 9 -- As India's e-commerce battle shifts from front-end discounts to back-end efficiency, Flipkart is sharpening its leadership bench where it matters most: finance and logistics. The... Read More


US withdraws from UN climate change treaty

SAMASTIPUR, Jan. 9 -- A suspected hooch tragedy in Bihar's Samastipur district claimed the life of a 60-year-old man and left his son visually impaired after they allegedly consumed illicit liquor to ... Read More