BANGKOK: Japanese automakers Nissan Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. confirmed Wednesday that they are discussing closer collaboration but denied reports they have decided on a merger. Nissan’s share price soared nearly 24% in Tokyo after reports citing unnamed sources said it might merge with Honda to form the world’s third-largest automaking group. Honda’s share … Read more
DAMASCUS: The UN envoy to Syria called on Wednesday for “free and fair” elections after the ouster of president Bashar al-Assad, as he voiced hope for a political solution for Kurdish-held areas. Assad fled Syria following a lightning offensive spearheaded by the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), more than 13 years after his crackdown on … Read more
Trump’s sudden decision to make new demands sent Congress spiralling as lawmakers are trying to wrap up work and head home for the holidays President-elect Donald Trump abruptly rejected a bipartisan plan on Wednesday to prevent a Christmas time government shutdown, instead telling House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans to essentially renegotiate — days before … Read more
During the meeting, both sides agreed on measures to maintain peace and tranquility along the border, and strengthen mechanisms for diplomatic and military negotiations, with plans for a follow-up meeting in India next year Image source: Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Following the 23rd meeting of the Special Representatives, India and China reaffirmed their commitment … Read more
While most people are familiar with rice as a staple food in their diets, few realize that it has been used in beauty routines for generations. Today, rice masks are making waves in the skincare world, and for good reason. Rice has been a beauty secret for centuries, particularly in parts of Asia where it … Read more
The cyclical nature of fashion trends has always been a source of fascination. And 2025 is poised to be no exception. As the spotlight shifts toward nostalgia, a surprising yet fitting comeback is making waves — Isabel Marant’s Spring/Summer 2010 bohemian aesthetic is set to define the year. Reinterpreted and rebranded as “Piratecore,” this trend … Read more
The appointment of directors general of police (DGPs) is one of the crucial issues the Supreme Court has, once again, had to remind states of their responsibilities. It’s perplexing that certain states still appear to be choosing not to follow the landmark 2006 Prakash Singh judgment, almost 20 years after it was rendered. The apex … Read more
Syria is up for grabs. The victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham activists (who are officially still designated as terrorists) have suspended the constitution and Parliament. The Kurdish rebels have carved out their own state in the east. Turkey controls vast chunks of territory in the northern part of the country. Israel, whose bombing has pulverised Syria’s … Read more
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has quashed a criminal case against three trainee judicial officers registered at the behest of another trainee officer, stating it as malicious and a counter blast. A bench comprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice J. Sreenivas Rao was dealing with a plea filed by Asifa Sulthana and two others. … Read more
If you are one of those who sits on the toilet for long, reading newspapers, scrolling through your phone or catching up on your favourite podcast, think again. Sitting on the toilet for extended periods can lead to several health problems. A 2020 survey by India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare reported that nearly … Read more