Thailand recently held the "World Mental Health Conference and Retreat 2025" at the American School of Bangkok Green Valley in Samut Prakan Province. The Mindfulness Academy of Asia and the Community Learning Centre co-organized the event, which brought together mental health professionals from Europe, the United States, and Asia. It attempted to emphasise the value of mindfulness, focus, and wisdom in sustaining mental health and living a satisfying life. The conference featured famous speakers, including Mr Hartanto Gunawan, who spoke on the principles of Research Meditation, a Buddhist-
Thailand has reached an incredible milestone, having over 11.27 million international tourists by April 20, 2025. This increase in visitors has a substantial impact on the country's economy, contributing around 540.6 billion THB in tourism revenue. The tourist industry remains a key driver of economic growth in Thailand. The administration is optimistic that this increasing trend will continue, with even greater numbers expected as the year develops. Chinese tourists led the way, with 1.52 million arrivals. Malaysia, Russia, India, and South Korea are among the other countries that contrib
Belgium expressed a willingness to increase its involvement in the Democratic Republic of Congo's mining sector, according to Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot, who is now visiting the resource-rich African country. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is actively attempting to expand its network of investment partners in order to fully realise the promise of its enormous mineral deposits, which include copper, cobalt, lithium, uranium, and germanium. Despite its mineral richness, the country continues to face political instability and security risks, particularly in its eastern parts, discou
Nandini Agarwal made history as the world's youngest female Chartered Accountant at the age of 19, earning a prestigious Guinness World Record. Across India, lakhs of students want to pass the Chartered Accountancy (CA) test, widely regarded as one of the most difficult professional exams in the country. However, only a few achieve the peak of accomplishment through steadfast dedication. Nandini Agarwal stands out for her extraordinary accomplishments. Nandini, who grew up in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, was always academically ahead of other students, even skipping two grades in school. She to
New Delhi is considering major reforms to address its pollution crisis, including limiting the number of petrol and diesel cars a family can own and prohibiting the sale of fuel-guzzling two-wheelers. A new draft policy proposes steps to boost the city's adoption of electric vehicles and reduce increasing emissions. The Delhi government intends to waive local taxes on hybrid vehicles, giving them the same benefits as electric vehicles. Meanwhile, a new fuel fee of 0.5 rupees per litre of petrol is under consideration. The proposed policy emphasises the critical need to address air pollu
Cyprus will get free portable desalination units from the UAE this summer to help alleviate the country's rising water issue. With reservoir levels at dangerous lows and a surge in demand owing to peak tourist season, this assistance comes at an important time. Agriculture and Environment Minister Maria Panayiotou said that the UAE will provide desalination plants capable of producing a total of 15,000 cubic meters of potable water daily. The units are offered at no cost. Although no specific delivery date has been announced, Panayiotou highlighted that UAE officials appreciate the need. T
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has sent a combat-ready contingent to the UAE for Exercise Desert Flag-10, a major multinational air warfare exercise. The UAE Air Force will host the event from April 21 to May 8, 2025, with participation from 11 other countries, including France, Australia, Germany, Bahrain, and Qatar. The exercise intends to emulate advanced fighter operations while encouraging coalition forces to share tactical expertise and develop in real time. The IAF has sent MiG-29 and Jaguar aircraft for this mission. The MiG-29 is renowned for its versatility in both air-to-air and air
In a huge step forward for defence and construction technology, IIT Hyderabad and the Indian Army, in collaboration with Simpliforge Creations, successfully constructed the world's tallest 3d-printed bunker at 11,000 feet near Leh, Ladakh. The revolutionary military building, part of Project PRABAL, was built with specialised technology suited for high-altitude, low-oxygen (HALO) conditions. The team, led by Prof. K V L Subramaniam, created a robotic printer system that took less than 24 hours to set up and 14 hours to print. The structure was built with locally obtained materials, assurin
In a spectacular act of diplomacy and kindness, Japan has given India its first two high-speed bullet trains for free. Each train, estimated at Rs 300 crore, raises the total worth of this gesture to Rs 600 crore, or approximately 10 billion yen. These cutting-edge trains, built using Japan's world-renowned Shinkansen E5 Series technology, represent a growing relationship between the two countries. The trains are headed to India's ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project. This 508-kilometre corridor will be the country's first step into bullet train infrastructure. Japan has long
Georgia has made an impressive debut in the global real estate market with the inauguration of Ambassadori Island Batumi, the Black Sea's first artificial island. The ambitious project was officially unveiled during a major international property exhibition in Dubai, attracting interest from investors, developers, and global audiences. The island, located just off the coast of Batumi, is planned to be a flourishing coastal hub that combines resort-style luxury with modern urban living. The project plan comprises five-star hotels, luxury-branded apartments, private villas, and high-end recr