Air India opens booking for flights under hub-and-spoke model; services to begin from Varanasi on June 25Air India has launched its 'Easy Connect' flights, a new hub-and-spoke travel model. The first flight departs from Varanasi on June 25. Pas...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake in the southern Philippines causes 35 deaths, damage and a tsunamiThe quake hit about 20 km off Sarangani province early Monday, triggering tsunami warnings across parts of Southeast Asia. Tremors were fel...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
Satellite images show suspected structure at disputed South China Sea atoll, but later goneSatellite images revealed a structure at Scarborough Shoal's entrance last week. Later images suggest it has disappeared. The Philippines i...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
The great Indo-Pacific hedge - deeper defence ties as US doubts grow and China ascendsNations in the Indo-Pacific are boosting their defense capabilities and cooperation. This is happening as China's military grows and the Un...
31 May, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
Indians are breaking up with Europe for a Southeast Asian getawayIndian travelers are increasingly choosing Vietnam over traditional European destinations due to rising airfares and longer flight duration...
23 May, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
AIIB announces USD 10 bn fund facility to support countries hit by West Asia conflictSupplementing AIIB's regular financing instruments, the facility offers a time-bound financing envelope of up to USD 10 billion over two ye...
23 May, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
22 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Air India’s cabin glow-up is fighting the pressure of a brutal money heatAir India is undergoing a significant fleet overhaul, investing $400 million in refurbishing cabins with new seats, entertainment systems, ...
20 May, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Price shocks from the Iran war power solar sales in energy-hungry AsiaIran war news: Soaring fuel prices due to the Iran war are pushing consumers in Asia towards rooftop solar power. In the Philippines, insta...
13 May, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
What is May Day: Why millions of workers are hitting the streets today — The truth you should knowMay Day protests: This year’s protests are being driven by a combination of economic pressure and geopolitical tensions, particularly the o...
01 May, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Quote of the day by Muhammad Ali: 'Age is whatever you think it is. You are as old as you...' - this advice by the boxer and UN Messenger of Peace will change your mindset on how you perceive ageQuote of the day by Muhammad Ali: Boxing legend Muhammad Ali believed age is a state of mind. His famous quote highlights how perception sh...
30 Apr, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
Oil shock will hit Asia harder than the 1970sAsia is experiencing energy shocks similar to the 1970s oil crises, with rising fossil fuel costs impacting consumers and industries. This ...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
Philippines and US stage counter-landing drills with allies near South China SeaPhilippine and US forces are conducting large-scale military drills in Palawan. These exercises, part of the Balikatan series, involve alli...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
Archaeologists discover early humans built vast island networks across the PhilippinesNew findings show ancient Filipinos were not isolated. They actively sailed across open oceans thousands of years ago. Mindoro island holds...
20 Apr, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
US begins 'biggest ever' Philippines war games in thick of Mideast conflictAmerican, Philippine, and Japanese forces have commenced joint military exercises in the Philippines. The drills involve thousands of perso...
20 Apr, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Middle East crisis sparks a new fear: Not being able to flyAmid rising tensions linked to the Gulf War, concerns over air travel are shifting from fear of flying to fear of not flying at all. Sudden...
10 Apr, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
COVID-19: Philippines extends travel ban to India, nine other countries till August 15The Philippines imposed the travel ban on India initially on April 29 which was extended. On July 14, the government extended the travel ba...
30 Jul, 2021, 06.08 PM IST