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Nepal-Japan festival to mark 70 years of diplomatic ties

Kathmandu, Sept. 22 -- A special cultural festival will be held in Kathmandu on November 22 to mark 70 years of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Japan, according to the organisers. The "Nepal-J... Read More


Phu Quoc experiencing a tourism boom from Asia to the West

Hanoi, Sept. 22 -- More than 1.5 million international visitors arrived in the first seven months, up more than 53% year on year; many flights from the Republic of Korea were nearly full; and searches... Read More


Planning to work in Malaysia? India warns against using visa-free entry to find jobs

New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- Indian nationals travelling to Malaysia have been warned against using the country's 30-day visa-free entry facility to look for employment. The High Commission of India in Kua... Read More


Heritage Revival as Foundation

Srinagar, Sept. 22 -- Restoration of sacred sites in Jammu and Kashmir is an act of reconnecting society with its cultural foundations. These places, long associated with spiritual practice and contin... Read More


MasterChef Asia comes to India: Meet the lone Indian contestant battling for the ultimate culinary crown

Mumbai/IBNS, Sept. 22 -- The revamped reality competition MasterChef Asia, produced by Warner Bros. Discovery, CreAsia Studio (part of Endemol Shine India), and from Banijay Rights, the global distrib... Read More


UN expert questions legality of US strikes on suspected drug boatsPublished on: September 22, 2026 11:50 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 22 -- A United Nations human rights expert has questioned the legality of US strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats. The expert said the attacks in the Caribbean and Pacific could p... Read More


Saudi Arabia unveils EXOBOT electric sedan, SUV as CEER plans seven-model lineup

New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- Saudi Arabia has unveiled its first locally made electric vehicles as the Kingdom seeks to build a domestic automotive industry. Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Sal... Read More


Tennis: Former world No.1 doubles star has a message for all South Asian players

India, Sept. 22 -- Rajeev Ram, the retiring American former world No.1 doubles pro of Indian heritage, has a message for budding tennis players from South Asia: nothing is beyond reach in the sport if... Read More


Australian Consul General in Chennai Silai Zaki meets Keralam HM Ramesh Chennithala

Thiruvananthapuram, Sept. 22 -- Australian Consul General in Chennai, Silai Zaki, met Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala at his office in the Secretariat on Tuesday. According to the High Commi... Read More


Sri Lanka Tourism strengthens presence in Middle Eastern Market participating in ATM 2026

SriLanka, Sept. 22 -- Sri Lanka Tourism successfully concluded its participation at the 33rd Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, held from September 14 to 17 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, further str... Read More