Iran

Shia shrine shooting in southern Iran injured 4

A shooting at a prominent shrine in southern Iran on Sunday night injured at least four people. The attack on Shah Cheragh, one of the top five Shia pilgrimage sites, involved two temple employees and two pilgrims. The attack follows...
wildfires

Hawaii wildfires cause 93 deaths

The death toll from wildfires in Hawaii has risen to 93, according to the Maui County government in the US. The wildfires were fueled by dry and hot weather, and high winds from Hurricane Dora, and spread over 400 hectares....
China landslide

China landslide death toll reaches 21

Beijing Rain-triggered rock and landslides in Xian suburbs have led to 21 deaths and six others missing. A landslide occurred in Chang'an district, causing over 980 people to be involved. Rescue teams searched for the victims, who brought life detectors,...
US President Joe Biden

US: House Democrats aim to curb junk fees in 2024

Washington Congressional Democrats are partnering with the Biden administration and a progressive advocacy group to turn a policy effort to curb junk fees into a political rally. The move aligns with President Joe Biden's promise to target unexpected fees charged...
china cold chain logistics

China’s rapid growth in cold chain logistics

Beijing The China Association of Logistics and Procurement released data on cold chain logistics operations in the first half of this year, showing a restored business environment, market demand, and competitiveness of enterprises. The total amount of cold chain logistics...
Taiwan Vice President William Lai Ching-te.

China vows ‘forceful’ response to Taiwan Vice President’s US visit

Beijing China has vowed to take "firm and firm measures" on Taiwan's Vice President William Lai Ching-te's visit to the United States. Lai, the leading contender in Taiwan's presidential elections next year, is only making a transit stop in the...
Prime Minister Hun Sen of Cambodia Meets with Wang Yi

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits Cambodia after Prime Minister’s son takes charge

Phnom Penh China's foreign minister, Wang Yi, visited Cambodia to reaffirm his country's commitment to the Southeast Asian nation after its current prime minister handed over the position to his son, Hun Sen, following a one-sided election last month. Hun...

Pakistan: BLA attacks Chinese engineers’ convoy, 13 killed

A convoy of Chinese engineers was attacked in Gwadar, Balochistan, Pakistan, near a police station when an IED exploded. The incident occurred near the Gwadar police station, where the glass of the van involved in the convoy was cracked. Last...
Unified Payments System (UPI)

RBI announces increased UPI Lite limit, conversational payments, and more

New Delhi The Unified Payments System (UPI) is undergoing a digital payment system upgrade, including the introduction of a conversational payment mode using AI. This will enable users to make payments through chat, improve offline UPI payments, and increase the...
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Chinese lawyer detained Thailand border en route to US

Beijing Chinese human rights lawyer Lu Siwei was detained at Thailand's border in Laos during a visit to the United States. Laotian officials initially said it was a paperwork issue. However, after a week of appeals by human rights groups,...
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