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Kim Jong Un has splurged $4 billion on luxury goods since he assumed office, what did he buy?

The figure was revealed by South Korean lawmaker Yoon Sang-hyun, who also said that he got to know of the amount after he analysed a Chinese data. All the items that were imported on Jong Un's ordered were reportedly used by him and his family or were presented as gifts to the elite.

Oct 23, 2018

China opens world's longest sea-crossing mega bridge linking Hong Kong, Macau to mainland

It's a key element of China's plan for a Greater Bay Area covering 56,500 sq.km of southern China, and encompassing 11 cities, including Hong Kong and Macau, that are home to a combined 68 million people.

Oct 23, 2018

Hong Kong-Zhuhai bridge: Link that cuts down travel time from over 3 hours to 30 minutes [Photos]

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai bridge connecting Hong Kong and Macau to the mainland Chinese city of Zhuhai is 55 kilometres long and will open to regular traffic on October 24.

Oct 23, 2018

'Extremely dangerous' hurricane Willa nearing Mexico's Pacific coast

A category 4 Hurricane Willa is nearing the pacific coast of Mexico with the potential for life-threatening storm surge, wind and torrents of rain.

Oct 23, 2018

Hurricane Willa in Mexico: Thousands evacuated as landfall of 'potentially catastrophic' storm likely in 24 hours

The storm was later downgraded to a category 4 storm, but the National Hurricane Centre, in its bulletin, said that Willa was still life-threatening. Willa is expected to bring about 18 inches of rain in several parts of south-west Mexico, and already carries winds of about 250 kilometres per hour.

Oct 23, 2018

South Korea's Nanta to perform in 5 Indian cities

South Korean non-verbal comedy show Nanta is set to perform across five Indian cities.

Oct 22, 2018

Who is Noor Inayat Khan? Indian-origin spy and World War II hero may feature on £50 note

The Bank of England announced that it would be printing a new polymer version of the £50 note and said that people could nominate a few names. The currency note will be issued in 2020.

Oct 22, 2018

Korean boy band members allege physical abuse by Media Line Entertainment

Lee Seok-Cheol and Lee Seung-Hyun have announced to officially file a complaint against Media Line Entertainment's head Kim Chang-Hwan and producer Moon Young Il.

Oct 22, 2018

World's longest sea-crossing bridge opens between Hong Kong, China

It is a key element of China's plan for a Greater Bay Area covering 56,500 square km across southern China, and encompassing 11 cities, including Hong Kong and Macau, that are home to a combined 68 million people.

Oct 22, 2018

Hera Seoul Fashion Week. Picture for representation purpose.

From pastel shades to distressed jeans; here's the style guide to Korean fashion

The K-wave is catching up fast. All thanks to K-pop and K-beauty products. Now K-fashion is trending and the whole world is looking to Korea for some fashion tips.

Oct 22, 2018

Crown prince 'spoke to Khashoggi moments before murder,' but Saudi Arabia continues to shield him

A Turkish newspaper report claims that journalist Jamal Khashoggi had received a call from the prince after he was intercepted at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2. During the call, the crown prince had tried to convince Khashoggi to return to Riyadh

Oct 22, 2018

Samsung Galaxy A9 with quad rear-camera coming to more markets: When will it debut in India?

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy A9 (2018), the world's first quad rear-camera phone as the Galaxy A9s in China later this week. Read to know the price of the new phone.

Oct 22, 2018

Sourav Ganguly backs MS Dhoni to shine at World Cup 2019, says West Indies series key for veteran

Wicketkeeper-batsman Dhoni, who is under considerable pressure over his waning big-hitting abilities, will be hoping to make a good impression in the ongoing five-match ODI series against the West Indies at home.

Oct 22, 2018

Ryanair faces flak for inaction over passenger's racist rant, airline instead moved victim from her seat [Video]

In a video uploaded online, a grey-haired man wearing glasses is seen screaming at a black woman, who is seated along the aisle. Calling the woman "sickly," "fat," and "ugly," the man says that he hopes someone else sits in the middle seat as he doesn't want to sit next to her.

Oct 22, 2018

Facebook on expansion spree, to open office in Bengaluru

Facebook's expansion underlines the growing importance of India, which has nearly 250 million users, one of the largest in the world.

Oct 22, 2018

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World

Kim Jong Un has splurged $4 billion on luxury goods since he assumed office, what did he buy?

China opens world's longest sea-crossing mega bridge linking Hong Kong, Macau to mainland

Hong Kong-Zhuhai bridge: Link that cuts down travel time from over 3 hours to 30 minutes [Photos]

'Extremely dangerous' hurricane Willa nearing Mexico's Pacific coast

Hurricane Willa in Mexico: Thousands evacuated as landfall of 'potentially catastrophic' storm likely in 24 hours

South Korea's Nanta to perform in 5 Indian cities

Who is Noor Inayat Khan? Indian-origin spy and World War II hero may feature on £50 note

Korean boy band members allege physical abuse by Media Line Entertainment

World's longest sea-crossing bridge opens between Hong Kong, China

From pastel shades to distressed jeans; here's the style guide to Korean fashion

Crown prince 'spoke to Khashoggi moments before murder,' but Saudi Arabia continues to shield him

Samsung Galaxy A9 with quad rear-camera coming to more markets: When will it debut in India?

Sourav Ganguly backs MS Dhoni to shine at World Cup 2019, says West Indies series key for veteran

Ryanair faces flak for inaction over passenger's racist rant, airline instead moved victim from her seat [Video]

Facebook on expansion spree, to open office in Bengaluru

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh