ASIA

TAIWAN BLOCKS XIAOHONGSHU APP AMID RISE IN ONLINE FRAUD CASES

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Taiwan has announced a one year block on access to the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, following a surge in online shopping scams traced to the app. Authorities reported that more than one thousand seven hundred fraud cases have occurred since last year, resulting in losses exceeding seven point nine million dollars. The Criminal Investigation Bureau stated that the decision aims to protect users and uphold data security standards.

CHINA GRAPPLES WITH DEADLIEST RAILWAY ACCIDENT IN YEARS

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China is confronting its most fatal rail accident in more than a decade after a train in Kunming struck a group of maintenance workers, killing 11 and injuring two. The tragedy occurred on a curved section of track at Luoyang Town railway station, where the train was conducting tests related to earthquake detection equipment. Local officials confirmed that the victims had been carrying out routine maintenance duties when the train unexpectedly approached the work zone. The incident has once again raised concerns about worker safety and risk management within China's expansive rail network.

MUSIC EVENTS IN SHANGHAI CUT SHORT AS CHINA JAPAN TENSIONS RISE

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A series of sudden concert cancellations in Shanghai has stirred frustration among fans and highlighted the growing strain between China and Japan. The most dramatic moment came when Maki Otsuki, known for performing the beloved theme from the long running anime One Piece, was stopped halfway through her song. The lights shut off, the music died, and two crew members rushed her off stage. The interruption was abrupt and confusing, and clips of the moment spread fast across social media.

AT LEAST 36 DEAD AND NEARLY 300 MISSING AS MASSIVE BLAZE TEARS THROUGH HONG KONG ESTATE

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A catastrophic fire tearing through the Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Hong Kong's Tai Po district has left at least 36 people dead and 279 still unaccounted for, according to local authorities. What began as a Wednesday afternoon emergency escalated into one of the city's most devastating fires in nearly two decades, prompting a full-scale response and an overnight battle by exhausted emergency teams.

INDIA'S ECONOMY SURGES 8.2% DESPITE TARIFF PRESSURES AND SLOWING TRADE OUTLOOK

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India's economy grew far faster than expected in the July, September quarter, expanding at an annual rate of 8.2%, a performance driven by strong domestic demand and a rebound in manufacturing and services even as steep U.S. tariffs weighed on exports.

THAI WOMAN FOUND ALIVE AFTER BEING BROUGHT FOR CREMATION

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Just as she was about to be cremated, a woman in Thailand shocked staff at Wat Rat Prakhong Tham temple by moving inside her coffin. The Buddhist temple, located in Nonthaburi on the outskirts of Bangkok, later shared a Facebook video showing the woman in a white coffin in a pick-up truck, slightly moving her arms and head and leaving staff bewildered.

TESLA POSTS SLUGGISH SALES IN INDIA

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Despite struggling with weak sales in India—having sold just over 100 cars since its much-publicized July debut—Tesla has opened its largest sales and service hub in the country. Located in Gurugram, this new center combines an experience showroom, charging, and after-sales services under one roof. Sources indicate the EV giant is now prioritizing strengthening India's EV ecosystem to revive its sales momentum.

INDIA WOMEN WIN T20 WORLD CUP FOR THE BLIND

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India is celebrating a historic achievement as the country's women cricketers won the inaugural Twenty20 World Cup for the blind on Sunday. They defeated Nepal by seven wickets in the final, held in Sri Lankan capital Colombo. This victory, coming just weeks after India secured its first Women's One-Day International World Cup, is anticipated to significantly boost sportspersons with disabilities across the nation. The tournament featured six teams—India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia, and the US—competing in a single round-robin format.