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Crowd crush at temple in India’s Goa kills 6, injures dozens
Tens of thousands of devotees throng narrow lanes leading to Hindu temple in the coastal state, causing a deadly crush.
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How the story of Hong Kong’s ‘dumpling queen’ beat Hollywood’s Thunderbolts*
Daughter of founder of Wanchai Ferry recalls family’s difficult journey in building business empire that has been turned into film leading box office on mainland.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Bangladesh misses chance to ease tensions with India over Hindu priest’s case
Dhaka has filed an appeal against a court order granting bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das, who was arrested last year over a flag incident.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:US professor teaches Assassin’s Creed trolls a lesson by killing with kindness
Narrative adviser Sachi Schmidt-Hori became the target of backlash by gamers who did not like the idea of a ‘woke’ Black African samurai.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:'Unparalleled' snake antivenom made from man bitten 200 times
Scientists hope to make a universal antivenom from the extraordinary blood of a man exposed to snake venom for decades.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:US foreign student purge an exercise in economic self-destruction
In early April 2025, the Trump administration terminated the immigration statuses of thousands of international students listed in a government database, meaning they no longer had legal permission to be in the country. Some students self-deported instead of facing deportation. The US Department of Homeland Security recently announced that it would reverse the terminations after […] The post US foreign student purge an...
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:US trying to blur ‘one country, two systems’ with tariffs: Hong Kong justice chief
Paul Lam says US has ‘engaged in transnational bullying that is completely in violation of international relations and law’.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:National Palace Museum in Taiwan struggles with tourist numbers amid cross-strait tension
Opposition lawmaker questions massive drop in visitors from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Chinese ex-gymnast makes comeback after sexy dance bans, needs to pay mum’s medical bills
Former world champion athlete celebrated as ‘balance beam princess’ describes her decision to become live-streamer as ‘audacious’.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Spain's attack on independent media is unprecedented in a core EU state
If successful, Spain's Pedro Sànchez will have gained control of the national broadcaster, the company’s largest telecoms business and media buyer and its most important print and online publication. Such control of the audiovisual landscape is unprecedented in one of Europe’s core member states.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Japan’s ‘golden week’ loses lustre amid soaring hotel prices, inflation
Domestic travellers are less eager to pack their bags as the country feels the pain of rising prices for everything from rice to electricity.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:What India’s Indus treaty suspension really means
The Hindu Kush–Himalaya–Karakoram mountain range—often referred to as the “Third Pole” due to its vast glacial reserves—acts as a critical freshwater source for people in South Asia, especially in India and Pakistan. These ice reserves feed into rivers that flow downstream to India and Pakistan, sustaining the ecosystems, agriculture and domestic water needs of both […] The post What India’s Indus treaty suspension...
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong reins back local dollar amid capital inflow ahead of US rate cut decision
In its first market intervention in two years, the city’s de facto central bank bought US$6.005 billion at HK$7.75.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | May 3rd – Morning
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Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Vietnam’s wary friendship with US shows signs of strain again, 50 years after war’s end
As world leaders watched Vietnam celebrate reunification, Washington’s minimal turnout did not go unnoticed.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Brussels, my love? The EPP congress overshadowed by power outage and protests
In this week's edition of Brussels, my love?, panelists debate the power of the European People's Party inside the European Union.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:The Soul in the machine: Holding onto our humanity in a tech-driven world
In a world rushing toward automation, one city’s cultural celebration reminds us that connection, spirit and story are still our most vital technologies
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Mexico’s mega-port defies Trump tariffs with 11% growth in first 3 months of 2025
Lazaro Cardenas has for years also been a gateway for drug flows that Mexico is under pressure from the US to stop.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Prince Harry says he wants reconciliation with Royal Family but King Charles won't speak to him
Harry claimed that the legal battle with his father, King Charles III, led to a cut-off in communication.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Why are more private equity companies entering the travel sector?
Private equity companies are increasingly showing an interest in hotels, resorts and restaurants, in an attempt to convert them into higher-performing assets for a successful exit.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to boost internet capacity after ‘golden week’ ticket chaos
Scores of travellers stuck at Lok Ma Chau station after struggling to generate QR code tickets during rush hour on Friday.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:China, Russia and the remaking of the Eurasian supercontinent
Three books offer a guide to shifting power in the region and what it means for the US and Europe
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Can Belgian wine become as famous as Belgian beer?
Belgians have always been savvy wine drinkers, and now they can shop local
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Your pushy AI intern is ready for a promotion
Big Tech shows investments in artificial intelligence are having real-world results
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Private equity’s bind should prompt an investor rethink
Returns are likely to be lower in a world of weaker growth, higher interest rates and a slump in dealmaking
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Israeli proposal to control aid inside Gaza sparks backlash
Humanitarian agencies condemn plans they say do not meet ‘minimum bar’ for relief after two-month blockade
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:An ill wind blows for school recorder playing
The main difference between a sweet, lyrical child’s solo and one that sounds like a live vivisection is a good teacher
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Postcard from Madrid: lunch at the world’s oldest restaurant
Botín has been going strong for 300 years — but can it avoid being a tourist trap?
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:From Barbadian silk paintings to painstaking ink-wash — these are the New York debuts to watch
The Independent fair has a reputation for career-making starts — this year it’s looking for the next generation of stars
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Next German government calls for an end to ‘Tofu-mania’
Butcher replaces vegetarian Green politician as agriculture minister in symbolic government shift
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:UK to launch scheme to recruit global research talent after Trump crackdown
Initiative backed by 50mn in government money comes as US administration seeks to cut funding and suppress research
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Is UK house price growth a thing of the past?
We could be in line for a bump in prices — but property is not going to be the money spinner it once was
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Brazil social security minister latest to quit in major pension fraud scandal
The scheme allegedly saw pensioners defrauded of payments, with the diverted money shared among corrupt officials.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:New inquiry into whether prosecutions of apartheid-era crimes were blocked
Successive ANC-led governments have been criticised by some for prioritising national reconciliation ahead of justice for victims
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Climate change is both sinking, and lifting, South Africa
As seas rise along South Africa’s coastlines, a natural counterforce is at play, drought. New research reveals that parts of the country are slowly lifting out of the ocean due to water loss underground.
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