Authorities in southeastern Taiwan have halted some ferry services and urged fishers to return to shore as Typhoon Kong-rey, with wind speeds of 155 km/h, approaches. Set to make landfall late Wednesday, the storm is rapidly intensifying, bringing high waves and heavy rain. Disaster officials are preparing evacuation plans and providing supplies to vulnerable... Read More
Kareena Kapoor treats fans to photos of her family vacation, featuring husband Saif Ali Khan and their sons, Taimur and Jehangir. Highlights include Saif at Pataudi Palace, Kareena’s European trip, and Taimur and Jeh’s playful moments. The actress captions it, ‘A little piece of my world.’ Read More
ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming becomes China’s richest person with a wealth of $49.3 billion, surpassing Zhong Shanshan whose fortune dropped to $47.9 billion. Tencent’s Pony Ma is third, and Alibaba’s Jack Ma saw a decline in his wealth. Hurun China Report cites economic challenges affecting real estate while consumer electronics experience growth. Read More
The Centre has notified new Biological Diversity Rules to implement amended laws that fast-track research, support Indian traditional medicine, attract foreign investment, and exempt certain practitioners from benefit-sharing fees. The new rules, which take effect in two months, also replace imprisonment with substantial fines for violations. Read More