The United Arab Emirates and the World Health Organisation have joined forces to combat malnutrition in Yemen, starting a campaign aimed at lowering child mortality by 20% over the next two years. This comprehensive program, backed by the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation for Humanitarian Work, focuses on the island of Socotra, which faces enormous problems due to food insecurity and disease epidemics. Socotra's frail health system struggles with insufficient resources and a scarcity of competent medical personnel, making it difficult to manage outbreaks like cholera, measles, and den
Thailand's Opal Suchata Chuangsri was crowned Miss World 2025 in a spectacular ceremony that featured intense competition from around the world. Miss Ethiopia was the first runner-up, followed by Miss Poland in third and Miss Martinique in fourth. The crowning moment was a huge milestone for Opal, who was previously named Miss World Thailand 2025 on April 22. Tero Entertainment and TPN Global made the announcement, paving the way for her incredible international journey. Opal was born on March 20, 2003, in Phuket and grew up in the hospitality industry as the daughter of hoteliers. She per
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a unique ₹300 coin commemorating the 300th birth anniversary of Malwa's 18th-century monarch, Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar. The ceremony took place at the Women Empowerment Maha Sammelan, which was hosted at Jamboree Maidan in Bhopal. This commemorative coin, released by the Union Ministry of Culture, depicts a delicately embossed portrait of Ahilyabai Holkar, symbolising her long-lasting influence on Indian history. The Ministry of Finance announced the issue of this special-edition coin in a gazette. Before the unveiling, Prime Minister Modi pa
The UAE's Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has issued the region's first "Finfluencer" licence, representing a significant regulatory step in the digital finance area. This project is intended to govern persons who provide investment advice or financial insights through various media platforms. It attempts to create a controlled and transparent environment for digital financial content. The license is intended for persons who use blogs, social media, seminars, or other channels to provide the public with opinions, analysis, or predictions about financial goods, services, or marke
Singapore is preparing to reveal Asia's first Jurassic World: The Experience, which will open at Gardens By The Bay. This thrilling experience claims to take guests to the ancient setting of the renowned Jurassic Park film franchise. Nestled amid the Cloud Forest, the experience recreates the wonder of Isla Nublar with lifelike animatronic dinosaurs, interactive displays, and immersive activities. Guests will encounter a range of dinosaurs in their natural settings. Brachiosaurus Falls is home to two 8.5-meter-tall Brachiosauruses. Inside, guests can admire the stealthy Velociraptor
Singapore is working to conserve its green spaces as urban growth advances across its 730-square-kilometre island. While 16% of the city-state is covered in rainforest, much of its primary forest has been lost since the 1800s, putting biodiversity at risk. With a 2% increase in population last year, primarily due to foreign workers and students, and an annual GDP growth objective of 5%, housing and economic expansion remain major priorities. Nearly 80% of Singapore's people live in high-rise government housing, and forested areas are increasingly being targeted for development, with 100,00
Thailand has officially launched the "Amazing Thailand Love Wins Festival," a month-long national celebration that coincides with Global Pride Month. The campaign reinforces Thailand's reputation as an open, LGBTQIAN+-friendly location while also encouraging tourism and social peace. Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai emphasised the festival's significance, adding that it reflects Thailand's commitment to human rights, gender equality, and the freedom to love. Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong emphasised that Pride Month honours dignity, individua
Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam have signed a joint development agreement to explore the potential import of offshore wind energy from Vietnam. The agreement represents a coordinated effort to promote cross-border renewable electricity trade and decarbonisation in Southeast Asia. Malaysia's MY Energy Consortium, which includes Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) and Petronas, will collaborate with PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation (PTSC) and Sembcorp Utilities Pte Ltd of Singapore. This partnership will aim to capitalise on Vietnam's offshore wind potential and create infrastructure to
Thailand and the Republic of Maldives have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen public health cooperation. The agreement was signed on May 21, 2025, at the World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. Thailand's Deputy Minister of Public Health, Dej-is Khaothong, and the Maldives' Minister of Health, Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim, signed the agreement on the sidelines of the global health event. This is a key step towards strengthening primary healthcare services and the Maldives' health regulatory systems. The MoU establishes a systematic framework for collaboration ac
Raj Mishra, the son of a farmer from Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, has risen to a prominent civic post in the United Kingdom in an inspiring story of determination and desire. The 37-year-old has been elected Mayor of Wellingborough, a historic market town in Northamptonshire. Mishra, representing the Conservative Party, was elected as a town councillor for Victoria Ward before being named the fifth mayor of Wellingborough Town Council at the Annual Town Meeting. Mishra expressed sincere thanks, stating that serving as mayor is both an honour and a responsibility that he takes seriously. He