Tom Yum perfume anyone? 7 rising Thai fragrance brands you should know about
These fragrance brands from Thailand are upping the perfume game with their olfactory creativity – from classic sophistication to fresh novelty.
These fragrance brands from Thailand are upping the perfume game with their olfactory creativity – from classic sophistication to fresh novelty.
The quake’s epicentre was located 28km south of the town of Nabire.
The rise of ex-convict influencers has drawn scrutiny in China, with state media outlets accusing some of “glorifying” crimes to gain clicks.
India does not quite have the leverage many presume it has with the United States, says former foreign correspondent Nirmal Ghosh.
For ASEAN countries, the immediate question is not whether United States President Donald Trump’s tariffs are legal but how to get greater clarity about trade agreements, says SMU law professor Locknie Hsu.
SEOUL - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the testing of unnamed drones on Thursday and ordered their capabilities be strengthened through artificial intelligence, state media KCNA said on Friday.
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump's goal of re-occupying Bagram air base in Afghanistan might end up looking like a re-invasion of the country, requiring more than 10,000 troops as well as deployment of advanced air defenses, current and former U.S. officials say.
Invasive species breed rapidly, driving native fish towards extinction and increasing flood risks.
Australia’s national capital is green, spacious and unhurried. It is unlike any other city in the nation.
Zhang “Tara” Yadi disappeared on July 30. Rights groups fear she will face national security charges on Tibet.
UNITED NATIONS - The United States vetoed on Thursday a draft United Nations Security Council resolution that would have demanded an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and that Israel lift all restrictions on aid deliveries to the Palestinian enclave.
PARIS - European powers will likely reimpose international sanctions on Iran by the end of the month after their latest round of talks with Tehran aimed at preventing them were deemed not serious, France's President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday.
The Israeli military said that a drone \"launched from the east\" crashed in the southern city of Eilat after air raid sirens sounded in the area.
Enhancing a country’s security should not result in making others feel less secure, he noted.
More cooperation – not less – is critical in such a climate, panellists at the 18th annual Japan-Singapore Symposium said.
The outpouring of greetings from world leaders could just be what he needs to shore up his image at home and overseas.
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Dhaka in June 2015, he sought to pave the way for an economic zone specifically for Indian investors in Bangladesh. Then-Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina agreed with the proposal and signed a joint declaration. Initially, Dhaka
COLOMBO - Journalists in the Indian Ocean archipelago nation of the Maldives will appeal to the country's Supreme Court to repeal a new law that they say seeks to stifle the media and impose steep fines on violators, a journalists' association said on Thursday.
KYIV - Ukrainian troops are carrying out a counteroffensive against Russian forces on the eastern front, where Kyiv has reclaimed seven settlements, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday after visiting the Donetsk region.
The statement from the embassy did not name the people affected.
On a whim, she took down eight digits from an unknown caller and wagered RM2.
The tiger had been snared and shot six times in the head.
MUMBAI - The U.S. may soon scrap the penal import tariff on Indian goods and also cut reciprocal tariff to 10-15% from the existing 25%, India's Chief Economist Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran said on Thursday.
South Korean companies view the insufficient visa issuance as a major obstacle to their US investments.
The figure is 56.2 trillion rupiah higher than what was stated in his August proposal.
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement (SMDA), which, according to a joint statement, “aims to develop aspects of defense cooperation between the two countries and strengthen joint deterrence against any aggression.” The agreement goes on to
From street vendors to upscale shopping malls, businesses across the country are increasingly embracing QRIS for digital payments.
The Thai army said the Cambodian residents had “illegally occupied” Thai territory.
One trainer from Seoul told The Korea Herald that running shirtless is a form of self-motivation.
The service drew praise and criticism over its effectiveness as a commuting option.
The church has long been the subject of controversy with its mass weddings and a cult-like culture.
This simplified clearance at the country’s borders will be facilitated under a trial run for the National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe).
A total of 4,144 teenagers were treated at the Korea Problem Gambling Agency in 2024.
Three of the deaths occurred in the past month, including that of a three-month old infant.
TOKYO - Japan's veteran lawmaker and fiscal dove Sanae Takaichi said on Thursday she would run in the ruling party's leadership ballot on October 4 to replace outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
Ms Takaichi hopes to become Japan’s first female prime minister.
The Modi government has declared that India will begin commercial chip operations later this year.
Mr Chan, on his first visit to China as defence minister, was speaking at the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing. Small countries like Singapore also have the opportunity to contribute to global stability by “taking the side of principles, and not power”, he said.
Doing so risks its credibility and its value proposition, he said at Xiangshan Forum in Beijing.
Customs authorities seized 2,302kg of the drug between January and August.
HANOI - Investors in Vietnam in energy, telecommunications, construction and other sectors, will need police approval for projects, under a major reform meant to boost security and ensure the \"absolute leadership\" of the ruling Communist Party, a draft decree says.
In Japan, there has been a steady increase in complaints about e-mails that direct people to fraudulent websites.
The Federal Reserve on September 17, 2025, cut its target interest rate as it shifts focus from fighting inflation to supporting the choppy labor market. As financial markets expected, the Fed lowered rates a quarter point to a range of 4% to 4.25%, its first cut since December
The Taipei Aerospace and Defence Technology Exhibition features 490 exhibitors at 1,500 booths.
TAIPEI - Taiwan opened its largest arms fair on Thursday, with about double its previous number of exhibitors, as firms flock for a slice of the island's increased defence spending at a time when it is looking to expand international military cooperation.