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What’s at stake during Trump’s visit to Asia?
Toggle section navigation Sections Print In late October 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to travel to Asia for meetings in Japan, Malaysia, and South Korea, where he will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit....
Japanese Art from Ukiyo-e to Contemporary
Japanese Art from Ukiyo-e to Contemporary Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Ito Shinsui (1898–1972) stands as a luminous figure in the landscape of twentieth-century Japanese art. His work graced the Taishō and Shōwa eras with a quiet yet profound...
Sun Chemical To Showcase Extensive Digital Textile Inks Portfolio At ITMA Asia In Singapore
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK — October 2, 2025 — Sun Chemical will present its comprehensive portfolio of digital textile inks on Stand C111, Hall 6, ITMA Asia 2025 in Singapore (28 – 31 October), underlining its commitment to supporting growth across the...
The taxpayer-funded centre that’s become a flashpoint in influential WA Chinese association’s election
It also peels back some mystery surrounding the project, which has not begun construction despite receiving its first $5 million commitment from the former McGowan government in 2020. WA Labor committed $5 million to the community centre project...
How to watch 'Just Makeup' online — stream viral South Korean beauty show from anywhere
"Just Makeup" – a first-of-its-kind Korean beauty-survival TV show – follows 60 top makeup artists from around the world as they battle it out in themed missions from "wedding makeup" to "K-pop glam". We have all the details you need to watch...
London-based scholar stopped from entering India
Hours after London-based Hindi scholar Francesca Orsini was denied entry into India, a senior government official said she had been placed on an immigration blacklist in March 2025 for “violating visa conditions”. Ms. Orsini is of Italian origin,...
German electric car factories shut down as Chinese electric cars take over the market Volkswagen is stopping production at two German electric car factories due to concerns about declining demand. Meanwhile, Chinese rival BYD is celebrating record…
One of the reasons for the production stop at VW: Chinese electric car models such as the BYD Dolphin Surf are cheaper and technically more modern than domestic models. (Image: BYD). Volkswagen is stopping production at two German electric car...
Kasaragod Chinna Chosen for the 21st Kalakar Puraskar
Kasaragod Chinna Chosen for the 21st Kalakar Puraskar Kasaragod Chinna has been Chosen for the 21st Kalakar Puraskar, an award jointly instituted by the Carvalho family of Kundapur and Mandd Sobhann to honor artistes who have made significant...
India celebrates Diwali with millions of clay oil lamps
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Ferrari unveils plans for its first electric vehicle 00:21 Now Playing India celebrates Diwali with millions of clay oil lamps 00:23 UP NEXT Trump says Gaza...
How does Pacific blue and cream work for new PWHL Vancouver team?
Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports Hockey PWHL Forward Sarah Nurse said: “I feel so excited that fans are finally getting to see our jerseys for the first time." Get the latest from Steve Ewen straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Oct 21, 2025 •...
The transformation of a Midlands hotel into a world-class destination: a journey immortalised in a new book
A newly released coffee table book, “Brahman Hills: The Making of a World-Class Garden”, tells the story of how a once-forgotten piece of land in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands became one of South Africa’s most celebrated gardens. The property, now an...
BCCI shoots letter to Mohsin Naqvi as Asia Cup trophy eats dust in Dubai, ACC head threatened with…
The Asia Cup 2025 concluded on September 28 with Suryakumar Yadav's India winning the trophy fair and square by beating Pakistan in the summit clash at the Dubai International Stadium. It has been close to a month since the tournament got over,...
CAM, Trilegal, A&O Shearman act on India’s first proposed IPO by a data centre
Data centres Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas is acting for Sify Infinit Spaces on its proposed initial public offering in India worth INR 3,700 crores. Trilegal and A&O Shearman are acting as domestic and international counsel, respectively, to the book...
8 Lessons From Anastasia Beverly Hills Founder Anastasia Soare’s New Book
Anastasia Soare, the Founder of Anastasia Beverly Hills Anastasia Beverly Hills These days it seems like practically anyone can launch a beauty brand. But turning it into an international success is a very different story, and one that Anastasia...
Book review: The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa
By A.J. Griffiths-Jones: Set against the backdrop of Japan’s beautiful changing seasons, from pink cherry blossoms to autumn leaves, rippling streams to snow-capped mountains, this is a wonderful tale of friendship and hope. At the start of the...
Pills, profits and peril: How India’s export-driven pharma machine puts Americans at severe risk
It’s every parent’s nightmare: Racing their child to the emergency room, only to learn that the cough syrup they gave their son or daughter, rather than relieving their cough, instead had poisoned their child. It’s the kind of horror story no one...
Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: Pre-Certification of Print Advertisements by MCMC…
Polling in two phases on Nov 6 & Nov 11, including 8 bye-elections. Bihar– The Election Commission of India has declared the schedule for the General Elections to the Legislative Assembly of Bihar, 2025, along with bye-elections for eight Assembly...
Tomiichi Murayama, Japanese prime minister who issued an historic apology
Tomiichi Murayama, who has died aged 101, was a hitherto unsung politician who unexpectedly became prime minister of Japan aged 70 – and although he was only in office for a year and a half, he made an historic apology for his country’s conduct in...
Vigorous Dragon: China's J-10C Fighter Ready To Roar In Indonesia
Latest stories Can Netanyahu survive peace? To become a dragon, Vietnam can't afford to idolize tech Russia and the US step back from the brink Looking at the feasibility of Indonesia's acquisition plans, sanctions on Russia and its need to...
How India dropped the diplomacy ball
Having met, worked with, and worked against Pakistani diplomats for most of my octogenarian life, the only reason I have found to favour Partition is that without it, I would probably not have made it to the Foreign Service! So able were my...