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(SpotNews)MYANMAR-MANDALAY-BUS ACCIDENT-CASUALTY

(250602) -- MANDALAY, June 2, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers are seen in operation at the site of a bus accident in Meiktila township in Mandalay, Myanmar, June 2, 2025. Six people were killed and 11 others injured after a highway passenger bus rolled over in central Myanmar's Mandalay region, an official from the Mandalay Region Fire Services Department told Xinhua on Monday. (Myanmar Fire Services Department/Handout via X

China advocates cooperative security at Shangri-La Dialogue

China's approach of seeking common ground while respecting differences, and sharing both security and development responsibilities, not only demonstrates its sense of global responsibility but also reflects the shared concerns of many developing nations, says an expert.

SINGAPORE, June 2 (Xinhua) -- At the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, the Chinese delegation said China will uphold the th

Kidults' emotional cravings, not just toys, drive POP MART's popularity

by Xinhua writer Zheng Bofei

POP MART has transformed from a niche Chinese brand into a global kidult phenomenon, captivating collectors across Europe with its emotionally charged blind-box toys that blend art, nostalgia, and connection.

LONDON, June 1 (Xinhua) -- A crowd of collectors and POP MART fans gathers outside the brand's brightly lit flagship store on Oxford Street, eager to explo

Australia's Defence Minister to embark on four-nation tour from June 2

Melbourne [Australia], June 1 (ANI): Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Richard Marles, will travel to Maldives, Sri Lanka, India and Indonesia from June 2-5 for high-level meetings, as per Australian defence government release.

The Deputy Prime Minister will meet leaders and counterparts in the South and Southeast Asia as part of the Government's commitment to deepening diplomatic and defe

Mizoram: DRI seizes Methamphetamine tablets worth 9.72 crores in Seling; one arrested

Aizawl (Mizoram) [India], June 1 (ANI): Continuing the fight against the drug menace, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Friday seized 9.72 kg of Methamphetamine tablets from a vehicle in Seling, Mizoram, on the Aizawl-Champhai Highway (NH-6) and arrested one person, according to the official statement from Ministry of Finance.

The seized tablets have an estimated value of Rs. 9.72 crore in the inte

Malaysian PM calls for strategic connectivity, open trade during Shangri-La Dialogue

SINGAPORE, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said here on Saturday that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is dedicated to promoting open and fair trade, while recognizing the potential risks associated with global fragmentation.

In a special address during the 22nd edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's premier defense and security summit, Anwar said that preserving AS

Trump comments on Macron wife slap

Make sure the door remains closed, the US president has quipped over a video showing Frances First Lady shoving her husband on a plane

US President Donald Trump has said Emmanuel Macron is "fine" following an incident in which his wife Brigitte appeared to slap her husband aboard their plane.

The footage, which quickly went viral, was filmed as the French first couple arrived in Hanoi, Viet

Column: 3 facts U.S.-China talks in Geneva reveal

The Geneva meeting was helpful, but it did not make all problems go away. Continued struggles may still lie ahead. China has shown in Geneva that if a bully is coming to get you, better fight back.

by Shao Xia

The recent China-U.S. high-level meeting on economic and trade affairs in Geneva delivered results that went beyond expectations and allowed the world a brief sigh of relief. Many ana

DGCA allows Indigo to extend aircraft lease agreement with Turkish Airlines for 3 months

New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): Indigo has been granted a one-time last and final extension of three months up to August 2025 for the 'damp-leased' aircraft from Turkish Airlines, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said on Friday.

Indigo is operating two B777-300ER aircraft under a 'damp lease' from Turkish Airlines, which was permitted till May 31, 2025.

Indigo had requested a further six-

Russia seeks improved India-China ties amid NATO provocations Lavrov

The foreign minister has suggested reviving cooperation amid an easing of tensions between New Delhi and Beijing

Moscow is interested in restarting cooperation within the Russia, India, and China (RIC) format as NATO countries try to sow discord between New Delhi and Beijing, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said.

Speaking at a Eurasian security conference on Thursday, Lavrov emphasized R

Elite Western universities are a corrupt, parasitic empire

Instead of high-quality education, these institutions are fostering a global neo-feudal system reminiscent of the British Raj

In a move that has ignited a global uproar, US President Donald Trump banned international students from Harvard University, citing "national security" and ideological infiltration. The decision, which has been widely condemned by academics and foreign governments alike, a

Elite Western universities form a corrupt and parasitic empire

Instead of high-quality education, these institutions are fostering a global neo-feudal system reminiscent of the British Raj

US President Donald Trump has banned international students from attending Harvard University, citing national security concerns.

The move has sparked widespread condemnation from academics and foreign governments, who warn it could damage America's global influence

Indonesia can be a guiding light for other Islamic nations: BJP leader Hemang Joshi in Jakarta

Jakarta (Indonesia), May 30 (ANI): BJP leader and Member of the All-Party Delegation Group 3, Hemang Joshi, praised Indonesia's inclusive governance and strong stance against extremism, noting the enthusiastic response the Indian delegation has received during its ongoing diplomatic visit to Southeast and East Asia.

'This is our third day in Indonesia, and we have engaged with several high-ranking government offi

Earthquake of 4.2 magnitude strikes Myanmar

Naypyitaw [Myanmar], May 30 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 jolted Myanmar on Friday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

In a post on X, the NCS said, 'EQ of M: 4.2, On: 30/05/2025 13:13:28 IST, Lat: 20.78 N, Long: 97.00 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Myanmar.'

World Insights: What's at stake as Shangri-La Dialogue kicks off in Singapore?

The 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue, with more than 550 delegates from over 40 countries expected to attend, kicks off in Singapore amid rising tensions and global security challenges.

SINGAPORE, May 30 (Xinhua) -- The 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's leading defense summit, convenes from Friday to Sunday in Singapore, with more than 550 delegates from over 40 countries expected to attend. China will be