Japanese drones set to bolster Malaysian military’s strength in South China Sea
Kuala Lumpur, Sep 22 (IANS) Malaysia on Monday received 14 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and seven rescue boats as part of Japan’s Official Security Assistance (OSA) initiative to boost the Southeast Asian nation’s maritime border surveillance. The OSA was launched by Tokyo in 2023 to provide defence equipment to like-minded countries. “Malaysia, one of the […]
Four more ministers introduced into Nepal’s interim cabinet
Kathmandu, Sep 22 (IANS) Nepali President Ram Chandra Poudel on Monday administered the oath of office to four additional ministers of the interim government. In a televised ceremony held at the Office of the President in Kathmandu, former Justice of the Supreme Court Anil Kumar Sinha was sworn in as minister for industry, commerce and […]
Super typhoon Ragasa batters northern Philippines
Manila, Sep 22 (IANS) Super Typhoon Ragasa slammed into the northern Philippines on Monday, unleashing torrential rains and strong winds that triggered flooding, toppled trees, and tore roofs off homes. The intense weather prompted the evacuation of more than 10,000 residents as authorities scrambled to ensure public safety. Roads in many areas became impassable due […]
H-1B visa restrictions add ‘fresh blow’ to US-India ties: Report
Washington, September 22 (IANS) As the Donald Trump administration restricts H-1B visas that overwhelmingly impact Indian tech workers, the US media on Monday reported that the visa crackdown has added a “fresh blow” to the US-India ties and created “new hurdles” for a speedy trade deal. “Trump’s $100,000 fee for new H-1B applications will predominantly […]
17 rescued as floods ravage Turkey’s Black Sea region
Istanbul, Sep 22 (IANS) Seventeen people stranded by severe flooding in Turkey’s northern Black Sea region were rescued by military helicopters on Monday, authorities said, as heavy rains caused widespread damage in the area. Since Saturday, the floods have triggered landslides and inundations that have collapsed roads and bridges across Rize, Giresun, Artvin, and Trabzon […]
