Cross-border taxis more attractive with flexible drop-offs but concerns remain on scheme’s viability

SINGAPORE/JOHOR BAHRU – Allowing cross-border taxis from both sides to drop passengers anywhere in their destination countries is a step towards making the scheme more attractive, said drivers and passengers. The promise... Read more »

Humayun Kabir Suspension: How Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Snatched Bite From BJP’s Mouth Over Babari Row | India News

West Bengal elections are just a few months away and the political temperature has already shot up with the Special Intensive Revision of the electoral roll drawing sharp criticism from Mamata Banerjee.... Read more »

Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】

As newest Metroid game hits store shelves, Nintendo celebrates with cool and clever merch line. December 4 was a happy day for Metroid fans, and in more ways than one. Not only... Read more »

How three Uyghur brothers fled China – to spend 12 years in an Indian prison | Global development

On the evening of 12 June 2013, according to court documents, three “Chinese intruders” were arrested by the Indian army in Sultan Chusku, a remote and uninhabited desert area in the mountainous... Read more »

5 reasons eSIMs are better than roaming, from instant setup to lower costs

Ways Nomad eSIM offers a smoother & more reliable alternative to roaming Travelling today isn’t quite the same as it was 20 years ago. Whether you’re figuring out a maze-like train station... Read more »

IndiGo Roster Crisis: Why Hundreds Of Flights Are Being Cancelled? A Look At The New FDTL Rules | EXPLAINED | India News

IndiGo, which is India’s largest domestic carrier with over 60% market share, is still reeling under severe operational turbulence. On Friday, for the fourth consecutive day, around 400 flights across the country,... Read more »

JR Pass vs. JR Kansai Area Passes

A common question when traveling in Japan is whether a regional pass is better than the full national Japan Rail Pass. Choosing the right rail pass can make a big difference, and... Read more »

Handling of China spying case was ‘shambolic’, security committee concludes | Espionage

Parliament’s security committee has criticised prosecutors for pulling their charges against two men accused of spying for Beijing, in a damning report that concluded the handling of the case was “shambolic”. MPs... Read more »

Japan’s Nikkei skids in subdued Asia as bets of rate hike grow

SYDNEY, Dec 5 : Japan’s Nikkei skidded on Friday, wiping out this week’s gains amid an otherwise subdued Asian session, after weaker-than-expected spending data underscored the scourge of inflation as bets grew... Read more »

S-500, Su-57, and Submarines: Putin’s high-stakes India agenda

First up, defence deals. India is expecting the last two S-400 air defence systems from Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to India isn’t just another diplomatic trip. It’s a moment... Read more »