A Canadian tourist has fallen to his death while ziplining at a popular tourist attraction in northern Thailand.
According to reports, the 25-year-old man was taking part in Chiang Mai's Flight of the Gibbon, when the cable disconnected halfway through the zipline journey, plunging him from the height of 12 metres.
Thai officials have shut down the attraction as they launch an investigation into the incident.
India inspects spice makers over alleged contamination
India is inspecting facilities of spice makers MDH and Everest for compliance with quality standards after sales of some of their products were halted in Hong Kong and Singapore for allegedly containing high levels of a cancer-causing pesticide.
Israeli media predict offensive in Gaza's Rafah soon
Israel is poised to send troops into Rafah, the Gazan city it sees as the last bastion of Hamas, Israeli media reported on Wednesday, saying preparations were under way to evacuate war-displaced Palestinian civilians who have been sheltering there.
Russia detains ally of Defence Minister Shoigu for corruption
A Russian court on Wednesday ordered one of Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu's deputies be kept in custody on suspicion of taking bribes, the highest-profile corruption case since President Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine in 2022.
Trump meets with Japan's former prime minister Aso
Former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso, a senior figure in the country's ruling party, met with Donald Trump on Tuesday, becoming the latest US ally seeking to establish ties with the Republican presidential candidate.
Dubai Police will drop traffic fines incurred by motorists on April 16 when the city experienced extreme weather conditions.
The UAE cabinet has approved a AED 2 billion package to deal with damages to citizens' homes during the recent severe weather conditions.
As many as 1,320 private establishments have been caught violating Emiratisation rules since mid-2022.
