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Two French adventurers have completed an epic journey on foot from France to Shanghai, arriving on Saturday after nearly a year and a half and crossing 16 countries almost entirely on foot.Loic Voisot and Benjamin Humblot celebrated their arrival on the Bund promenade, with Shanghai’s skyline in the background.The pair began their journey from Annecy…
Japanese “One Piece” singer Maki Otsuki’s concert in Shanghai was abruptly cut short on Friday night, as rising diplomatic tensions between China and Japan spilled directly onto the stage. Fans were left stunned when the lights went out mid-song and staff moved in, leading Otsuki offstage without explanation. Her management later confirmed she had been…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Wednesday took a strong stance against detention of an Indian citizen from Arunachal Pradesh is Shanghai airport, reiterating that the region is an integral part of India.During the weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that “no amount of denial by the Chinese side going to…
Pema Wang Thongdok (File Photo) NEW DELHI: Pema Wang Thongdok has hit back at online trolls after facing alleged harassment by Chinese authorities at Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport, using the incident to call for national unity.Thongdok, who was travelling from London to Japan with a transit stop in Shanghai on 21 November, said immigration officials…
NEW DLEHI: China on Tuesday denied allegations that an Indian woman from Arunachal Pradesh was harassed or detained at Shanghai airport, insisting that its border checks were conducted strictly “in accordance with laws and regulations.” The statement came even as India lodged a strong diplomatic protest.The woman, Pema Wangjom Thongdok, a UK-based Indian passport holder,…
NEW DELHI: An Indian citizen from Arunachal Pradesh was held for over 18 hours in Shanghai airport after Chinese officials declared her Indian passport invalid.Prema Wangjom Thongdok, said she is an Indian citizen living in the UK for about 14 years. The ordeal occurred while she was traveling from London’s Gatwick to Janan via a…
Asian markets were mixed on Thursday as investors assessed the outcome of US President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, alongside cautious signals from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan’s steady policy stance. Trump described his meeting with Xi as “amazing,” announcing tariff reductions on Chinese goods to 47 per cent…
Who is Valentin Vacherot’s girlfriend Emily Snyder? Meet the American cheering him to glory in Shanghai Masters (Image via Getty) Valentin Vacherot has become the surprise name of the 2025 Shanghai Masters. The 26-year-old from Monaco entered the event through the qualifiers and has now reached the semifinals. His strong play has caught everyone’s attention….
Valentin Vacherot of Monaco (AP Photo/Andy Wong) World No. 204 Valentin Vacherot from Monaco took the tennis world by storm on Saturday, defeating an ailing Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-4 in the Shanghai Masters semi-finals. The 26-year-old qualifier overcame the 38-year-old Serbian, who struggled with vomiting, leg injuries, and fatigue under 31°C heat and 62 percent…
Novak Djokovic of Serbia waves to spectators as he leaves the court after losing his men’s singles semifinal match to Valentin Vacherot of Monaco (AP Photo/Andy Wong) World number 204 Valentin Vacherot from Monaco stunned an unwell Novak Djokovic in the Shanghai Masters semi-finals on Saturday, winning 6-3, 6-4. The 26-year-old qualifier defeated the ailing…
