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India climbs to third place in the Asia Power Index 2025, achieving “major power” status driven by strong economic growth, rising military capability, and Operation Sindoor. Despite influence gaps with China, India surpasses Japan in economic capability and attracts second-highest global investment inflows.
Published on: November 29, 2025 | By: Noi JhThailand’s culinary scene soars with the MICHELIN Guide 2026 featuring 468 restaurants, new Three- and Two-Star promotions, rising chefs, and expanded sustainability awards. The country strengthens its position as a global dining powerhouse with exceptional talent and diverse cuisine.
Published on: November 29, 2025 | By: Noi JhWikiFX appears in top search results due to strong SEO, massive content output, and global keyword targeting—not credibility. Google rewards activity and engagement, so the site ranks high even amid criticism. Brokers must strengthen their own online presence to control brand reputation.
Published on: November 28, 2025 | By: Noi JhFashion and art connoisseur Rav Matharu shares his favorite hangouts and hidden gems across London. From edgy galleries to stylish boutiques, his insider guide offers a fresh way to experience the city’s creative pulse—far beyond the usual tourist trail
Published on: November 28, 2025 | By: urjaThe Oscars race can cost well over ₹100 crore — and with backing from Martin Scorsese, Homebound isn’t holding back. What it lacks at the box office, its festival success and heavyweight support might just give it the edge needed to land an Oscar nod.
Published on: November 28, 2025 | By: urjaA member of the United States National Guard has died after being shot Wednesday afternoon during a patrol near downtown Washington, D.C., not far from the White House. A second guard was also wounded and remains in critical condition. The suspect has been arrested, and an investigation is underway.
Published on: November 28, 2025 | By: urjaCorporate Travel Management says it stands by its governance — even as an accounting scandal deepens. The firm acknowledged potential earnings restatements stretching back to 2023. Delays to financial results and an ongoing external audit have raised serious questions among investors.
Published on: November 28, 2025 | By: urjaReferees in Turkey’s top leagues are engulfed in a massive betting scandal. An audit found 371 of 571 active refs had gambling accounts—152 were actively placing bets, with one reportedly wagering over 18,000 times. The revelations have triggered investigations, suspensions, and a serious ethical crisis in the game.
Published on: November 28, 2025 | By: urjaCyclone Ditwah, now over the Bay of Bengal, is expected to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall across southern India over the next few days. States likely to be hit include Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Telangana, and parts of Karnataka.
Published on: November 28, 2025 | By: urjaThe US has rolled out tougher vetting for people from 19 high-risk countries after an Afghan national allegedly shot two National Guard members. Immigration requests from those countries are now under stricter scrutiny, as officials re-evaluate existing visas and green-card holders.
Published on: November 28, 2025 | By: urja
