How Gen Z protests are spreading revolution across Asia

The streets of Kathmandu are marked by the signs of revolution. The stains of crusted blood on the pavement being washed away by the late monsoon rains; crushed china inside the ransacked residences of politicians; the stench of smoke from torched...

Managing a well-living island: Graeme Freeman on balancing joyful transformation at JOALI BEING

Graeme Freeman, General Manager of JOALI BEING, oversees a truly unique destination in the Maldives, a well-living island dedicated to guiding guests on a journey of joyful transformation. Rooted in the resort’s signature Four Pillars of Mind,...

Club Med discount codes for September 2025 – get 15% off

From sun-soaked beaches to snowy mountains, Club Med offers luxury all-inclusive holidays in more than 80 destinations worldwide, including the Maldives, Mauritius and the French Alps. With flights, transfers and accommodation all included, it...

China’s ‘Trump’ card

NEW YORK — Don’t mistake the photos of Chinese President Xi Jinping alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at Beijing’s recent Victory Day parade for a new world order. Xi is in no position to lead one. But...

Air Force medical team exercise with Sri Lanka Air Force military members during Pac Angel 25-1

U.S. Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, and Japan Self Defense Force medical members conducted a four-day medical exchange with Sri Lankan military medical members during Pacific Angel 25-1 at Katunayake Air Base, Sri Lanka, Sept. 8-11, 2025....

Perimenopause and menopause are having a moment

Write to us at startingpoint@globe.com. To subscribe, sign up here. Perimenopause and menopause, once verboten topics, are now garnering more headlines than Taylor Swift’s wedding. There has never been a more socially acceptable time to be...

Jumeirah partners with Ocean Generation for UAE marine education

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, has partnered with environmental charity Ocean Generation to bring deeper marine environmental education to UAE schools. Ocean Generation, an education charity...

AmEx revamps Platinum cards, hikes fees — here are the details

The Platinum Card® from American Express is getting a major update — along with a new price tag. After teasing new updates earlier this year, Amex is overhauling both of its most premium cards, the Platinum Card and The Business Platinum Card®...

FAO warns small scale fishers in Bay of Bengal of climate risks

Chennai: Small-scale fishers in the Bay of Bengal are facing unprecedented threats to their livelihoods due to rising sea temperatures, extreme weather events, and increasing cyclonic disturbances, according to a report by the Food and Agriculture...

Companies staying flexible and true to Indonesia’s identity will thrive – Horwath HTL’s Matt Gebbie

He believes the standout leaders will be those who balance authenticity with strong service standards. Indonesia’s tourism and hospitality sector is undergoing a significant transformation, with companies challenged to innovate, prioritise...

MDP PG protest intensifies as police cordon is breached

The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Parliamentary Group (PG) has breached a police cordon during a protest advocating for the withdrawal of the controversial media bill, which the ruling People’s National Congress (PNC) intends to pass on...

Atmosphere Wellness renews partnership as Wellness Partner of GM Forum 2025

Hotelier Maldives, the leading B2B hospitality media group in Maldives, has announced Atmosphere Wellness, the operator of the ELE|NA brand of spas, as the Wellness Partner of the upcoming General Managers (GM) Forum 2025. The forum will take...

PM Modi's 75th Birthday: How Prime Minister Delivered on His Promises to Transform India

Introduction On september 17, 2025, prime minister narendra modi celebrates his 75th birthday, a milestone that coincides with a remarkable era of transformation in India's governance and development. Over the past eleven years, since assuming...

I snorkelled with a mass gathering of manta rays in their natural habitat – here's how you can too

There are very few underwater experiences more magical than locking eyes with a manta ray. Graceful, intelligent and larger than life, these gentle giants glide through the water with such elegance that it leaves snorkellers and divers alike...

Half a million spent on GDh. Council’s Thailand trip

An audit report has revealed that in 2023, the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll Council expended half a million Rufiyaa on an educational excursion to Thailand. The stated purpose of this trip was to research advancements and acquire knowledge in the areas of...

Cricket Controversy Shows Depth of India-Pakistan Tensions

Welcome to Foreign Policy’s South Asia Brief. The highlights this week: The Indian national cricket team snubs Pakistan on the pitch, Nepal swears in interim leader Sushila Karki after mass protests forced the prime minister to resign, and U.S....

140 Random Facts About 2025’s Ryder Cup Golfers That Will Make You Sound Smart While Watching

Ryder Cup trophy at Yankee Stadium The 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black is rapidly approaching. For most fans of golf, this bi-annual competition of USA vs Europe is one of if not the most exciting events on the golf calendar. For the others, for...

OPINION: China’s Rise And The Potential For A New Cold War

September 17, (THEWILL) — This event, the recent China Victory Day parade, held on September 3, 2025, in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, has sent shockwaves around the world, showcasing the country’s military prowess and signalling a paradigm shift in...

India’s FTA puzzle: Why exports aren’t keeping pace with ambitions

Although Indian exporters secured a record 721,000 certificates of origin in 2024-25, up from 685,000 in FY24, per government data, in some key markets exports declined. A certificate of origin is critical for exporters as it authenticates goods...

India pushes for climate justice, stronger support for small-scale fisheries at FAO regional meet

Chennai, September 17 (IANS): India on Wednesday called for climate justice and greater regional cooperation to safeguard small-scale fisheries, stressing that countries contributing the least to the climate crisis should not be burdened with its...