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Vietjet has announced a dazzling 50% discount for the tickets of both the International and Domestic flights of theirs. The passengers can use the promotional code BIGSALE50 while booking their flights via the Vietjet website www.vietjetair.com or the “Vietjet Air” app. It is applicable from February 10 (12.00) to 16, 2025 (23.59) which is stated as ‘seven golden days’ and …

“As we celebrate the International Day of Human Fraternity, I would like to express our thanks and appreciation to the President, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. With his strong support, the historic Document on Human Fraternity was issued in 2019 in Abu Dhabi and signed by His Holiness Pope Francis And His Eminence Grand Imam of Al-Azhar …

Under a lot of debt, Sri Lanka held a military parade on Tuesday to celebrate its 77th independence day from Britain. The country’s newly elected president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake promised to resolve the country’s economic crisis before the conclusion of his five year tenure on Independence day. Sri Lanka which gained independence from Britain in 1948 faced its worst economic …

Days after the US imposed tariffs on Chinese goods, Beijing has also introduced a series of retaliatory measures against Washington.  On Tuesday, China’s finance ministry said it will impose additional tariffs of 15% on coal and liquified natural gas imports from the US. Additionally, China will impose 10% higher duties on crude oil, agricultural machinery and certain cars from the …

Actor Kim Sung-cheol has apologised for his participation in a survey that contained contentious images of female celebrities. An Instagram account known for sharing slow motion recordings of female idol performances shared the poll which provoked criticism for being disrespectful and improper towards the participating artists. In a statement released on February 3rd Story J Company, Kim Sung-cheol’s agency acknowledged …

Taiwan said it will assist firms planning to relocate to the US in response to President Trump’s new tariffs on imports from China, Mexico and Canada. The Taiwanese economy ministry said the support can include finding partners on the ground, understanding local investment laws, and promoting R&D cooperation between companies.  As per Trump’s orders, additional levies of 25% will be …

Netflix is planning a high-profile rom-com release this Valentine’s Day. The highly anticipated ‘Melo Movie’ – starring Choi Woo-shik and Park Bo-young – is releasing on the platform on January 14. Things are getting more exciting. ‘Melo Movie’ is expected to consist of 10 episodes. The plot centers on the journey of a film critic and an aspiring director as …

UAE Tourism is still being positioned as a top global designation during the winter months as visitors are attracted in record breaking numbers to its mild weather and diverse offerings. Winter is now the peak season for tourism in the UAE providing a very attractive blend of outdoor activities, leisure events, business opportunities and cultural experiences. As per the 2024 …

A new Tokyo exhibition that employs state of the art technology to bring the famous artist Hokusai’s artwork to life allows visitors to travel back in time to Japan’s samurai age. The immersive experience provided by “Hokusai: Another Story in Tokyo” allows visitors to enter the woodblock master’s depictions of rural life and nature from the Edo Period. Ars Techne’s …

A mysterious countdown which is posted with a “Laughing Man” has sparked the buzzing and curiosity within the fans of “Ghost in the Shell” and speculations burst out countlessly that this could be a hint for an upcoming new information regarding this series. The given information discloses that the Laughing Man symbolises something unique in the Ghost in the Shell: …