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Maldivian Airlines adds 4 new China routes as Indian tourists' number falls

Beginning January 2025, the airline will operate flights to Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Xi'an

China keen to invest $1 billion in Pakistan to establish medical city

Pakistan has held strong bilateral relations with China which has supported it through many investments and development projects such as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project

South Korea's Yoon defiant after impeachment over martial law bid

The Constitutional Court will decide whether to remove Yoon sometime in the next six months. If he is removed from office, a snap election will be called

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol impeached after failed martial law bid

Yoon is now suspended from office pending a decision by South Korea's Constitutional Court, which has up to 180 days to rule on his removal or reinstatement

Half of PIA's fleet grounded due to shortage of essential components

The position is that 17 aircraft of the PIA fleet remain out of service

OpenAI CEO, Perplexity donate $1 mn each to Trump's inaugural fund

President Trump will lead our country into the age of AI, and I am eager to support his efforts to ensure America stays ahead, Sam Altman said in a statement

OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji found dead; police rule out foul play

The 26-year-old Indian American had accused OpenAI of using copyrighted content to train its AI models. Details

Time has come for US Congress to act on Bangladesh: Congressman Thanedar

Raising the issue of attacks over minority Hindus in Bangladesh, Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar has said that the time has come for the US Congress to act.

Time fact-checks Trump, a first for Person of the Year designee in history

The fact-check accompanies a transcript of what the president-elect told the newsmagazine's journalists

S Korean parliament to vote on impeachment motion against President Yoon

It'll be the second time for the National Assembly to hold a vote on Yoon's impeachment motion

Trump hosts Apple CEO for Friday evening dinner at Mar-a-Lago resort

Trump has said he has spoken with Cook about the company's long-running tax battles with the European Union

US Court denies TikTok's plea to halt potential ban until SC review

TikTok is also looking for a potential lifeline from President-elect Donald Trump, who promised to save the short-form video platform during the presidential campaign

Donald Trump calls for shooting down mystery drones spotted across US

These drones were first spotted in New Jersey a few days ago and are now being seen in other areas as well

Blinken meets Iraqi PM to discuss Syria's future, threat of 'Islamic State'

The Secretary of State underscored the US' commitment to Iraq's security, stability, and sovereignty

Will use best efforts to eliminate daylight saving time in US, says Trump

In the United States, daylight saving time starts on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November

Turkey to reopen its embassy in Syria for the first time since 2012

Embassy in Damascus had suspended operations in 2012 due to the escalating security conditions during the Syrian civil war

Israel attacks hospital in northern Gaza, wounding 3 medical staff

Dr Hossam Abu Safiya said Israeli quadcopter drones carrying explosives deliberately targeted the emergency and reception area of Kamal Adwan Hospital

McKinsey agrees to pay $650 mn for helping Purdue Pharma boost opioid sales

As part of the deal with the US Justice Department, McKinsey will avoid prosecution on criminal charges if it pays the sum

Nancy Pelosi hospitalised after getting injured during Luxembourg visit

Pelosi was travelling with a bipartisan Congressional delegation to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge

Nestle tax ruling fallout: Switzerland suspends MFN status to India

India signed DTCs with Lithuania and Colombia in 2011, under which it provided a withholding tax of 5 per cent to both countries