southeast asia

Singapore, March 20 Renowned historian Dhoraisingam Stephen Samuel, who spearheaded efforts to preserve Singapore's heritage, including the Chetti communities of Indian descent, died on March 14 at the age of 101, reported Friday's weekly tabla!Through his research on the community, Samuel...

Chennai, March 17 – Director Bharat Krishnamachari, whose highly anticipated pan-Indian historical film 'Swayambhu' is set to release this summer, has revealed that the film's story is set in a period that just precedes what is considered India's golden era.Bharat Krishnamachari says, "India...

Washington, March 17, Extremist networks linked to ISIS have called for attacks against Hindus in India and across South and Southeast Asia, even as they praised recent violence in the United States and expanded online recruitment, according to a new report by the Counter Extremism Project...

New Delhi, March 15 The CBI has arrested a recruiter based in Kanpur, accused of sending Indians to "cyber-slavery compounds" in Southeast Asia where they were allegedly forced to run scams targeting people back home, officials said on Sunday.The accused, identified as Krishna Kumar Lakhwani...

Chennai, March 14 – In a major boost for southern Tamil Nadu, the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation officially designated Madurai Airport as an international airport on Saturday, fulfilling a long-standing demand from the Tamil Nadu government and the region's residents.The decision follows the...

Silchar, March 14 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that Barak Valley in southern Assam is emerging as a crucial link to connect India with Southeast Asia, while accusing the Congress of neglecting the region for decades after independence.Addressing a public gathering in...

New Delhi, March 13 IndiGo will start charging fuel surcharges ranging from ₹425 to ₹2,300 on domestic and international flight tickets from March 14, amid a sharp increase in jet fuel prices due to the West Asia crisis.This move will increase airfares, and comes three days after Air India...

Phnom Penh, March 13 – The Cambodian government approved a draft law on combating online scams on Friday, which will impose severe penalties on masterminds, a minister said.The approval was made during a weekly Cabinet meeting, said Cambodia's Information Minister Neth Pheaktra."This law is...

Sydney, March 12 – A recent surge in measles cases in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) has primarily been driven by infections acquired in Southeast Asia, health authorities said on Thursday.The NSW Department of Health said in a report that authorities were notified of 60...

New Delhi, March 10 Air India and Air India Express will begin charging a fuel surcharge of ₹399 on each domestic flight ticket from March 12, and will also increase the charge for international bookings due to the sharp increase in jet fuel prices amid the Middle East conflict.The new fuel...

Kuala Lumpur, March 6: With growing regional tensions in Southeast Asia, the Philippines' ASEAN chairmanship will be evaluated not by new declarations, but by how effectively it can stabilize the bloc through prudent diplomacy, sustain dialogue among fragmented stakeholders, and ensure the...

Mumbai, March 5 Air India announced on Thursday the launch of its non-stop flight services on the Hanoi-Delhi and Tokyo (Haneda)-Mumbai routes, starting in the June quarter, as part of its expansion across Asia.The Tata Group airline already operates to Vietnam and Japan, with flights to Ho...

New Delhi, March 4 India supports a peace process led by Myanmar and owned by Myanmar, which can deliver lasting peace and development for all in the Southeast Asian country, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday.The external affairs minister also highlighted the importance...

Singapore, March 2 – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is scheduled to hold summit talks with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday, with the two leaders expected to discuss ways to expand cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), nuclear energy, and other areas.The meeting...

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged three individuals in connection with a human trafficking and cyber fraud scheme operated by Indian and foreign agents from Myanmar. The NIA stated that the accused also include a suspected Chinese national who is currently at large. During its...

New Delhi, February 19 Building AI capabilities is essential and not optional, as the exponential growth of the technology has the potential to be a significant event in human society, FedEx CEO Rajesh Subramanian said on Thursday.Addressing the AI Impact Summit 2026, which was attended by a...

February 18, New Delhi — Thailand hopes to bring Myanmar back into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) almost five years after a military coup, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Wednesday after meeting his Myanmar counterpart.Sihasak and Myanmar Foreign...

New Delhi, February 18 – The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a charge sheet against three individuals, including a suspected Chinese national, on Wednesday, in a cross-border human trafficking and cyber fraud operation originating from Myanmar.The accused – Ankit Kumar alias Ankit...

February 18, New Delhi – Thailand hopes to bring Myanmar back into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) almost five years after a military coup, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Wednesday after meeting his Myanmar counterpart.Sihasak and Myanmar Foreign...

February 18, New Delhi – Thailand hopes to re-admit Myanmar into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) almost five years after a military coup, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Wednesday after meeting his Myanmar counterpart.Sihasak and Myanmar Foreign Minister...