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Over 10 million Indian tourists expected to visit Thailand annually by 2028

Jul 8: Thailand's struggling tourism industry is finding support with visitors from the population colossus to its west, just as the years of bumper arrivals from the giant to its north are beginning to wane.

At a beachfront hotel on the tropical island of Phuket, the occupancy...

"I Can Say Things about Him": Trump after UK Envoy Calls Him "Inept"

London, Jul 8: US President Donald Trump hit back on Sunday and the UK launched an inquiry after leaked memos revealed Britain's ambassador in the US had described the president and his White House as "inept" and "uniquely dysfunctional".

Trump said Ambassador Kim Darroch had "not served...

Nepal denies Tibetans' request to hold Dalai Lama’s birthday celebration

Kathmandu, Jul 7: The Tibetan community in Nepal called off plans to mark the birthday of their spiritual leader the Dalai Lama after their request for a public celebration was rejected over security concerns, a government official said on Sunday.

The Dalai Lama turned 84 on Saturday and his...

Senior Indian-origin woman officer sues Scotland Yard over racism

London, Jul 7: One of Britain's senior-most Indian-origin female police officers is taking legal action against Scotland Yard over allegations of racial and gender discrimination within the UK's largest police force.

Parm Sandhu, currently serving as Temporary Chief Superintendent with the Metropolitan Police, claims she was denied promotions and...

Donald Trump says immigration raids starting 'fairly soon'

Jul 6: US President Donald Trump said on Friday mass deportation roundups would begin "fairly soon" as US migrant advocates vowed their communities would be "ready" when immigration officers come. Trump, who has made a hardline immigration stance a key issue of his presidency and his 2020 re-election bid,...

Fire breaks out in plane, flight makes emergency landing

London, Jul 5: A Virgin Atlantic flight en route to London from New York made an emergency landing in Boston after a small fire broke out in the first class cabin on Thursday night.

All 217 passengers on board were evacuated safely, CNN reported while quoting the Massachusetts State...

Strongest earthquake in 20 years rattles southern California

Los Angeles, Jul 5: The strongest earthquake in 20 years shook a large swath of Southern California and parts of Nevada on Thursday, rattling nerves on the July 4th holiday and causing injuries and damage in a town near the epicenter, followed by a swarm of ongoing aftershocks.

The...