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Pacific Islands focus: health sovereignty, polio outbreak and regional relationships
Introduction by Croakey: As we wait to hear whether Australia will co-host COP31 climate negotiations next year with Pacific Islands nations, Vanuatu’s climate minister Ralph Regenvanu has expressed disappointment about the Federal Government’s...

India News | India's Heatwaves Worsening, but No One Knows How Many Dying
New Delhi, Jun 9 (PTI) On a scorching May afternoon last year, a ragpicker in Delhi's Ghazipur area collapsed from heat exhaustion. "The family rushed him to the hospital," says Majida Begum, a sanitation worker who witnessed it. "But he was...

India News | Three Hitmen Held in Connection with Indore Man's Murder in Meghalaya
Shillong, Jun 9 (PTI) Three persons, believed to have been hired to murder Raja Raghuvanshi, the Indore man who went missing in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills district last month, have been arrested, a senior police official said on Monday....

NELCO to Asian Paints: 5 stocks in focus ahead of turning ex-dividend today or tomorrow
Dividend Stocks: NELCO, Asian Paints, Tata Elxsi Ltd, Indian Bank, Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning India Ltd, and Tata Investment Corporation are five stocks that will trade ex-dividend in trade today or tomorrow. These companies had set...

Suzlon Energy, NTPC Green, Adani Green, Asian Paints & RIL: What Chakri Lokapriya says on these 5 stocks
Chakri Lokapriya, CIO-Equities at LGT Wealth, believes the recent moves by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to cut the repo rate and the cash reserve ratio (CRR) will boost domestic markets. The central bank has slashed the repo rate by 50 basis...
Tony Awards 2025: From Francis Jue's tux to a musical cut-off in Kara Young's speech | Check key moments
Gather the brightest stars of stage and song under one roof, and you get a night to remember—exactly what the 2025 Tony Awards offered in dazzling measure. With Wicked star Cynthia Erivo at the helm—bringing the same commanding presence that made...

Republic of the Marshall Islands joins IUCN as newest Pacific…
Situated in the heart of the Pacific Ocean, the Marshall Islands is a nation of over 1,000 islands and atolls, renowned for its rich marine biodiversity, including extensive coral reefs, seagrass beds and vital fish stocks. The country faces...

Birla Opus Paints files abuse complaint with CCI against Asian Paints
Asian Paints shares will be in focus on Monday after Birla Opus Paints, a unit of the Birla Group, filed a complaint with the Competition Commission of India (CCI), accusing the company of abuse of dominance, according to sources cited by...

Business News | Despite Global Uncertainties, Indian Chemical Companies Optimistic Due to Specialty Chemicals and China+1 Strategy: Report
New Delhi [India] June 9 (ANI): Despite global uncertainties and ongoing challenges, the long-term outlook for Indian chemical companies remains optimistic, driven by opportunities in speciality chemicals, import substitution, and growing exports...

Tom Cruise’s ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ Leads Again at China Box Office as ‘Ballerina’ Bows in Third
Paramount’s “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” retained the top spot at the China box office for a second consecutive weekend, earning RMB70.7 million ($9.8 million) between June 6–8, according to Artisan Gateway. The Tom Cruise-led...

Business News | Warner Bros. Discovery Showcases the Making of India's Iconic Pamban Bridge with RVNL
Mediawire New Delhi [India], June 9: At the southernmost tip of India, where the Bay of Bengal embraces the Gulf of Mannar, lies the island of Rameswaram -- a land steeped in mythology, devotion, and timeless beauty. Nestled between the mainland...

Việt Nam among Austria’s top important partners in Asia: officials
HÀ NỘI — Representatives of Austrian agencies and localities have affirmed that Việt Nam is among Austria's top important partners in Asia during their working sessions with a delegation of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV). During its working...

Business News | The British School New Delhi Hosts the 2nd Edition of the Prestigious UCL India Summer School
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], June 9: The British School New Delhi welcomed 70 pre-university students to its state-of-the-art campus from 2-7 June 2025 offering them a glimpse into the academic rigour of a world leading UK university. Building on...

Hyundai Palisade Hybrid- New Competitor To Toyota Fortuner Coming To India Soon! Features And Specs Revealed
Hyundai has recently showcased its extensive plans to launch a slew of new vehicles that would make to the Indian market by 2026. Hyundai has unveiled that it would be launching the Bayon soon, ahead of that they would also be launching the all...

Princess Akiko Calls for Elevating Traditional Japanese Culture; World Forum on Japanese Culture Kicks Off
Yomiuri Shimbun photos Princess Akiko delivers a speech during the inaugural session of the World Forum on Japanese Culture at the MOA Museum of Art in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, on May 31. By Ayako Hirayama / Japan News Staff Writer 14:44 JST,...

Functional Barrier or Unexpected Art: Gugong’s 100th Anniversary Facelift
As the Palace Museum prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2025, large-scale renovations are underway, shrouding parts of Beijing’s historic Forbidden City in bold red barricades. While the work has sparked mixed reactions among visitors,...

Pakistan need not worry about Muslims in India : Sarfaraz Ahmed, MP
Jharkhand MP Sarfaraz Ahmed slams Pakistan Jharkhand MP Sarfaraz Ahmed New York (USA) – India is the largest democratic country in the world. Here, people of all religions and sects get all the rights without any discrimination. Like other...

Only 72 lakh Muslims migrated from India to Pakistan after Partition
By 15 August 1947, there were approximately 4.25 crore Muslims in India. However, after the Partition, only 72 lakh Muslims migrated to Pakistan. Here’s a region-wise breakdown of Muslim migration to Pakistan: Punjab Province: 55 lakh Bengal,...

Boeing Stock In Spotlight As China Deliveries Reportedly Resume: Retail Cheers Trade Truce
A Boeing 737 Max registered N230BE landed at its Zhoushan completion center in China. Boeing (BA) stock garnered retail attention over the weekend after reports that the company has resumed aircraft deliveries to China. A Boeing 737 Max registered...

Amazing China in 60 Seconds: Anhui
East China's Anhui province, a poetic land of ancient towns, verdant mountains and green rivers, never finds itself short of tourism resources. It's home to UNESCO world heritage sites such as the Huangshan Mountain, Xidi and Hongcun ancient...