‘Too many North Indian tourists…’: Podcaster reveals why he skipped Goa for Vietnam on New Year

Podcaster Ravi Handa has sparked a heated conversation after revealing why he ditched Goa for Vietnam this New Year. In a series of candid remarks, Handa shared his frustration with the behavior of North Indian tourists, both in Goa and abroad, describing their antics as disruptive. “I went to Vietnam for the New Year break, … Read more

Arizona death row inmate wants to be executed earlier than the state is planning

An Arizona death row inmate has asked the state Supreme Court to skip legal formalities and schedule his execution earlier than officials were planning. Aaron Brian Gunches, 53, had previously pushed for the state to carry out his execution for his conviction in the 2002 murder of Ted Price, his girlfriend’s ex-husband, for which he … Read more

Matt Henry, Will Young shine in New Zealand’s thumping win over Sri Lanka in 1st ODI

The first ODI between New Zealand and Sri Lanka in the ongoing Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand 2024-25 turned out to be a one-sided affair, with the hosts cruising to a comprehensive nine-wicket victory at Basin Reserve. Black Caps pacer Matt Henry wreaks havoc  Sri Lanka’s batting lineup struggled to cope with New Zealand’s … Read more

China seeks to bolster ports and aviation hubs in western regions By Reuters

(Reuters) – China said on Sunday it would launch 15 measures to bolster the development of its western provinces with the construction of logistical infrastructure such as ports and aviation hubs. The General Administration of Customs said the measures would enhance the integration of rail, air, river and sea links in China’s west, state media … Read more

Oil tanker boss says UN maritime body ‘sleeping’ over dark fleet threat

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The boss of the world’s largest publicly listed oil tanker operator has accused the UN maritime rule-setting body of “sleeping behind the wheel” over the growing dark fleet of unregulated vessels, saying it is “only … Read more