South Korea inflation slows as January CPI rises 2.0% y/y, with core inflation at 2.0% and transport costs falling, official data shows after 2.3% in Dec. 2025.
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India is now the largest source of international students, Economic Survey 2025-26 says, as Indians abroad rose above 1.8 million and inbound students stayed low.
Indonesia’s West Java landslide death toll reaches 50 as rescuers search for 33 missing in Pasir Langu, West Bandung, after heavy rain Search continues
India’s 77th Republic Day saw PM Modi host EU chief Ursula von der Leyen, highlighting economic growth, trade ties, and India’s rising global role.
India’s electrification is accelerating across power, transport and industry, backed by major grid upgrades and renewables as Modi sets national targets
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China plans visa-free entry for British travelers for trips up to 30 days, the UK says, after Prime Minister Keir Starmer met President Xi Jinping in Beijing Friday.
A CAE forecast says airlines and business aviation must add 300,000 pilots by 2034, alongside 416,000 technicians and 678,000 cabin crew to staff global growth.
Japan recorded a historic tourism milestone in 2025 as international arrivals climbed to 42.7 million, marking the highest annual total ever achieved.
Emirates will add four weekly Dubai-Manila flights from April 2, 2026, lifting service to 34 a week on Boeing 777-300ER jets and boosting cargo space for trade.
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Pakistan Medical Association estimates over 600,000 fake doctors, as provincial watchdogs struggle to shut clinics that reopen after raids putting patients at risk.
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FDA says it is deploying AI internally to handle repetitive review tasks, alongside new guidance aimed at reliable AI evidence in approvals in reviews and filings.
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The 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class adds an illuminated grille, optional lit hood star, and DIGITAL LIGHT headlamps, pairing new styling cues with flagship cabin tech and comfort features.
