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Viet Nam welcomes 8.8 million foreign visitors in January-April period

Hanoi, May 4 -- With the above figure, the tourism sector has already achieved 35 percent of its preset goal of attracting 25 million international visitors in 2026. In the reviewed period, the top 1... Read More


Decoding why PM Modi chose dhoti-kurta for BJP HQ speech after historic West Bengal election win

New Delhi, May 4 -- On a Monday that will be etched into the annals of Indian political history, Prime Minister Narendra Modi transformed the BJP headquarters in New Delhi into a vibrant celebration o... Read More


NNPC signs MoU with Chinese firms to revive Warri, Port Harcourt refineries

Nigeria, May 4 -- The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese companies to support the completion, operati... Read More


Official state ceremony held to welcome Maldivian President in Colombo

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- The official state reception ceremony for Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, who arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday (04) on a three-day official visit, was held today (05). According... Read More


Pakistan ranks among weakest passports in 2026Published on: May 4, 2026 10:00 AM

Pakistan, May 4 -- A new global ranking of the world's strongest and weakest passports for 2026 has placed Pakistan among the lowest-performing countries, highlighting ongoing travel limitations for i... Read More


From prison to assembly: Why Akhil Gogoi's Sivasagar re-election is a litmus test for regionalism

India, May 4 -- Raijor Dal founder and sitting MLA Akhil Gogoi is contesting the 2026 Assam Assembly elections from his home constituency of Sivasagar (Sibsagar). Often referred to as the "Son of the ... Read More


ADB ready to mobilise support for Pacific countries impacted by the Middle East crisis

, May 4 -- The impact of the conflict in the Middle East is expected to dominate discussions this week at the Asian Development Bank's Annual Meeting in the ancient southern Uzbekistan city of Samarka... Read More


Trends show BJP sweep back to power in Assam, consolidates Hindu vote for landslide victory

Guwahati, May 4 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to sweep back to power in Assam with a commanding lead in 98 seats, signalling a decisive mandate that transcends mere incumbency. As cou... Read More


From classic to cool: Men's watches that quickly elevate your everyday style

India, May 4 -- A good watch does more than tell time; it quietly defines your style. So if you're dressing for work, a casual day out, or something in between, the right watch can pull your entire lo... Read More


Bengal polls result: Clashes erupt at Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath counting centre; Security forces resort to lathi-charge

North 24 Parganas, May 4 -- A scuffle broke out at Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath counting centre in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal amid vote counting. Soon after the incident, securi... Read More