Tourists in Thai Traditional Costumes - Bangkok

Tourists in Thai Traditional Costumes - Bangkok

Tourists in Thai traditional costumes are seen at the Wat Arun in Bangkok, Thailand, October 9, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tourists in Thai Traditional Costumes - Bangkok

Tourists in Thai Traditional Costumes - Bangkok

A tourist in Thai traditional costume is seen at the Wat Arun in Bangkok, Thailand, October 9, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tourists in Thai Traditional Costumes - Bangkok

Tourists in Thai Traditional Costumes - Bangkok

Tourists in Thai traditional costumes are seen at the Wat Arun in Bangkok, Thailand, October 9, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tourists in Thai Traditional Costumes - Bangkok

Tourists in Thai Traditional Costumes - Bangkok

Tourists in Thai traditional costumes pose for photos at the Wat Arun in Bangkok, Thailand, October 9, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tourists in Thai Traditional Costumes - Bangkok

Tourists in Thai Traditional Costumes - Bangkok

Tourists in Thai traditional costumes pose for photos at the Wat Arun in Bangkok, Thailand, October 9, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tourists in Thai Traditional Costumes - Bangkok

Tourists in Thai Traditional Costumes - Bangkok

Tourists in Thai traditional costumes take a selfie at the Wat Arun in Bangkok, Thailand, October 9, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Creative Coalition's 11th Annual Humanitarian Awards - LA

The Creative Coalition's 11th Annual Humanitarian Awards - LA

Arun Storrs At The Creative Coalition's 11th Jason Ritter Awards - Craig's Restaurant In West Hollywood CA, USA on September 13, 2025. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Creative Coalition's 11th Annual Humanitarian Awards - LA

The Creative Coalition's 11th Annual Humanitarian Awards - LA

Arun Storrs At The Creative Coalition's 11th Jason Ritter Awards - Craig's Restaurant In West Hollywood CA, USA on September 13, 2025. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Creative Coalition's 11th Annual Humanitarian Awards - LA

The Creative Coalition's 11th Annual Humanitarian Awards - LA

Arun Storrs At The Creative Coalition's 11th Jason Ritter Awards - Craig's Restaurant In West Hollywood CA, USA on September 13, 2025. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Creative Coalition's 11th Annual Humanitarian Awards - LA

The Creative Coalition's 11th Annual Humanitarian Awards - LA

Arun Storrs At The Creative Coalition's 11th Jason Ritter Awards - Craig's Restaurant In West Hollywood CA, USA on September 13, 2025. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

Astra TV Awards - LA

Astra TV Awards - LA

Arun Storrs At 2025 Astra TV Awards At SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills , In Los Angeles CA, USA on June 12, 2025. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

Astra TV Awards - LA

Astra TV Awards - LA

Arun Storrs At 2025 Astra TV Awards At SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills , In Los Angeles CA, USA on June 12, 2025. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

Astra TV Awards - LA

Astra TV Awards - LA

Arun Storrs At 2025 Astra TV Awards At SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills , In Los Angeles CA, USA on June 12, 2025. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

Astra TV Awards - LA

Astra TV Awards - LA

Arun Storrs At 2025 Astra TV Awards At SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills , In Los Angeles CA, USA on June 12, 2025. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

Strictly Confidential Premiere - NYC

Strictly Confidential Premiere - NYC

Elizabeth Hurley,Damian Hurley and Arun Nayar at the Strictly Confidential special screening at the Robin Williams Center on April 3, 2024 in New York City, NY, USA on April 3, 2024. Photo by MM/ABACAPRESS.COM

Strictly Confidential Premiere - NYC

Strictly Confidential Premiere - NYC

Elizabeth Hurley,Damian Hurley and Arun Nayar at the Strictly Confidential special screening at the Robin Williams Center on April 3, 2024 in New York City, NY, USA on April 3, 2024. Photo by MM/ABACAPRESS.COM

Strictly Confidential Premiere - NYC

Strictly Confidential Premiere - NYC

Elizabeth Hurley,Damian Hurley and Arun Nayar at the Strictly Confidential special screening at the Robin Williams Center on April 3, 2024 in New York City, NY, USA on April 3, 2024. Photo by MM/ABACAPRESS.COM

Strictly Confidential Premiere - NYC

Strictly Confidential Premiere - NYC

Elizabeth Hurley , Damian Hurley and Arun Nayar at the Strictly Confidential special screening at the Robin Williams Center on April 3, 2024 in New York City, NY, USA on April 3, 2024. Photo by MM/ABACAPRESS.COM

Strictly Confidential Premiere - NYC

Strictly Confidential Premiere - NYC

Elizabeth Hurley, Damian Hurley and Arun Nayer attending the Strictly Confidential' special screening at the Robin Williams Centre, New York City, NY, USA on April 3, 2024. Photo by Darla Khazei/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Strictly Confidential Premiere - NYC

Strictly Confidential Premiere - NYC

Elizabeth Hurley, Damian Hurley and Arun Nayer attending the Strictly Confidential' special screening at the Robin Williams Centre, New York City, NY, USA on April 3, 2024. Photo by Darla Khazei/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bangkok In Pictures - Thailand

Bangkok In Pictures - Thailand

Wat Arun Temple. Bangkok as one of the most visited cities in the world, with around 22 million international visitors. Its modern skyscrapers sit alongside ancient temples, creating a unique visual contrast.) Bangkok, Thailand, January 5, 2024. Photo by Patrick Aventurier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bangkok In Pictures - Thailand

Bangkok In Pictures - Thailand

Wat Arun Temple. Bangkok as one of the most visited cities in the world, with around 22 million international visitors. Its modern skyscrapers sit alongside ancient temples, creating a unique visual contrast.) Bangkok, Thailand, January 5, 2024. Photo by Patrick Aventurier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bangkok In Pictures - Thailand

Bangkok In Pictures - Thailand

Wat Arun Temple. Bangkok as one of the most visited cities in the world, with around 22 million international visitors. Its modern skyscrapers sit alongside ancient temples, creating a unique visual contrast.) Bangkok, Thailand, January 5, 2024. Photo by Patrick Aventurier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bangkok In Pictures - Thailand

Bangkok In Pictures - Thailand

Wat Arun Temple. Bangkok as one of the most visited cities in the world, with around 22 million international visitors. Its modern skyscrapers sit alongside ancient temples, creating a unique visual contrast.) Bangkok, Thailand, January 5, 2024. Photo by Patrick Aventurier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bangkok In Pictures - Thailand

Bangkok In Pictures - Thailand

Wat Arun Temple. Bangkok as one of the most visited cities in the world, with around 22 million international visitors. Its modern skyscrapers sit alongside ancient temples, creating a unique visual contrast.) Bangkok, Thailand, January 5, 2024. Photo by Patrick Aventurier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bangkok In Pictures - Thailand

Bangkok In Pictures - Thailand

Wat Arun Temple. Bangkok as one of the most visited cities in the world, with around 22 million international visitors. Its modern skyscrapers sit alongside ancient temples, creating a unique visual contrast.) Bangkok, Thailand, January 5, 2024. Photo by Patrick Aventurier/ABACAPRESS.COM

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HELICOPTER CRASH-INJURED-TRANSFER

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HELICOPTER CRASH-INJURED-TRANSFER

(230506) -- LALITPUR, May 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An injured person in a helicopter crash is transferred to a hospital in Lalitpur, Nepal, May 5, 2023. One person was killed and four others were injured after a helicopter crashed in Sankhuwasabha district of east Nepal Friday afternoon. The helicopter hit a tree when it was airlifting goods for the Upper Arun hydropower project and was about to land. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HELICOPTER CRASH-INJURED-TRANSFER

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HELICOPTER CRASH-INJURED-TRANSFER

(230506) -- LALITPUR, May 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A helicopter transporting the injured prepares to land at a hospital in Lalitpur, Nepal, May 5, 2023. One person was killed and four others were injured after a helicopter crashed in Sankhuwasabha district of east Nepal Friday afternoon. The helicopter hit a tree when it was airlifting goods for the Upper Arun hydropower project and was about to land. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HELICOPTER CRASH-INJURED-TRANSFER

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HELICOPTER CRASH-INJURED-TRANSFER

(230506) -- LALITPUR, May 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An injured person in a helicopter crash is transferred to a hospital in Lalitpur, Nepal, May 5, 2023. One person was killed and four others were injured after a helicopter crashed in Sankhuwasabha district of east Nepal Friday afternoon. The helicopter hit a tree when it was airlifting goods for the Upper Arun hydropower project and was about to land. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HELICOPTER CRASH-INJURED-TRANSFER

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HELICOPTER CRASH-INJURED-TRANSFER

(230506) -- LALITPUR, May 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A helicopter transporting the injured prepares to land at a hospital in Lalitpur, Nepal, May 5, 2023. One person was killed and four others were injured after a helicopter crashed in Sankhuwasabha district of east Nepal Friday afternoon. The helicopter hit a tree when it was airlifting goods for the Upper Arun hydropower project and was about to land. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HELICOPTER CRASH-INJURED-TRANSFER

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HELICOPTER CRASH-INJURED-TRANSFER

(230506) -- LALITPUR, May 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An injured person in a helicopter crash is transferred to a hospital in Lalitpur, Nepal, May 5, 2023. One person was killed and four others were injured after a helicopter crashed in Sankhuwasabha district of east Nepal Friday afternoon. The helicopter hit a tree when it was airlifting goods for the Upper Arun hydropower project and was about to land. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HELICOPTER CRASH-INJURED-TRANSFER

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HELICOPTER CRASH-INJURED-TRANSFER

(230506) -- LALITPUR, May 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An injured person in a helicopter crash is transferred to a hospital in Lalitpur, Nepal, May 5, 2023. One person was killed and four others were injured after a helicopter crashed in Sankhuwasabha district of east Nepal Friday afternoon. The helicopter hit a tree when it was airlifting goods for the Upper Arun hydropower project and was about to land. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

(SP)CHINA-JINHUA-ASIAN GAMES-SEPAKTAKRAW (CN)

(SP)CHINA-JINHUA-ASIAN GAMES-SEPAKTAKRAW (CN)

(231002) -- JINHUA, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Arun of India competes during the Men's Quadrant Preliminary match of Sepaktakraw between India and Singapore at the 19th Asian Games in Jinhua, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

(SP)CHINA-JINHUA-ASIAN GAMES-SEPAKTAKRAW (CN)

(SP)CHINA-JINHUA-ASIAN GAMES-SEPAKTAKRAW (CN)

(231002) -- JINHUA, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Arun (R) of India competes during the Men's Quadrant Preliminary match of Sepaktakraw between India and Singapore at the 19th Asian Games in Jinhua, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

THAILAND-VISA-FREE ENTRY-CHINA-KAZAKHSTAN

THAILAND-VISA-FREE ENTRY-CHINA-KAZAKHSTAN

(230913) -- BANGKOK, Sept. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take photos at the Wat Arun in Bangkok, Thailand, June 16, 2023. Thailand has approved a temporary visa waiver for visitors from China and Kazakhstan during the year-end high season in support of its vital tourism industry. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HELICOPTER CRASH-INJURED-TRANSFER

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HELICOPTER CRASH-INJURED-TRANSFER

(230506) -- LALITPUR, May 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An injured person in a helicopter crash is transferred to a hospital in Lalitpur, Nepal, May 5, 2023. One person was killed and four others were injured after a helicopter crashed in Sankhuwasabha district of east Nepal Friday afternoon. The helicopter hit a tree when it was airlifting goods for the Upper Arun hydropower project and was about to land. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HELICOPTER CRASH-INJURED-TRANSFER

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HELICOPTER CRASH-INJURED-TRANSFER

(230506) -- LALITPUR, May 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An injured person in a helicopter crash is transferred to a hospital in Lalitpur, Nepal, May 5, 2023. One person was killed and four others were injured after a helicopter crashed in Sankhuwasabha district of east Nepal Friday afternoon. The helicopter hit a tree when it was airlifting goods for the Upper Arun hydropower project and was about to land. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HELICOPTER CRASH-INJURED-TRANSFER

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HELICOPTER CRASH-INJURED-TRANSFER

(230506) -- LALITPUR, May 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A helicopter transporting the injured prepares to land at a hospital in Lalitpur, Nepal, May 5, 2023. One person was killed and four others were injured after a helicopter crashed in Sankhuwasabha district of east Nepal Friday afternoon. The helicopter hit a tree when it was airlifting goods for the Upper Arun hydropower project and was about to land. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HELICOPTER CRASH-INJURED-TRANSFER

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HELICOPTER CRASH-INJURED-TRANSFER

(230506) -- LALITPUR, May 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An injured person in a helicopter crash is transferred to a hospital in Lalitpur, Nepal, May 5, 2023. One person was killed and four others were injured after a helicopter crashed in Sankhuwasabha district of east Nepal Friday afternoon. The helicopter hit a tree when it was airlifting goods for the Upper Arun hydropower project and was about to land. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HELICOPTER CRASH-INJURED-TRANSFER

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HELICOPTER CRASH-INJURED-TRANSFER

(230506) -- LALITPUR, May 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A helicopter transporting the injured prepares to land at a hospital in Lalitpur, Nepal, May 5, 2023. One person was killed and four others were injured after a helicopter crashed in Sankhuwasabha district of east Nepal Friday afternoon. The helicopter hit a tree when it was airlifting goods for the Upper Arun hydropower project and was about to land. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HELICOPTER CRASH-INJURED-TRANSFER

NEPAL-LALITPUR-HELICOPTER CRASH-INJURED-TRANSFER

(230506) -- LALITPUR, May 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An injured person in a helicopter crash is transferred to a hospital in Lalitpur, Nepal, May 5, 2023. One person was killed and four others were injured after a helicopter crashed in Sankhuwasabha district of east Nepal Friday afternoon. The helicopter hit a tree when it was airlifting goods for the Upper Arun hydropower project and was about to land. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

Expats explore ancient Maritime Silk Road in Fujian

STORY: Expats explore ancient Maritime Silk Road in Fujian DATELINE: March 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the tour 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ARUN MAHALINGAM, Asian-African Centre, China Media Group 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PIRAWAT ATSAVAPRANEE, Consul General of the Kingdom of Thailand in Xiamen STORYLINE: East China's Fujian Province is not only an important starting point of the ancient Maritime Silk Road but also a core area of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road. To promote exchanges and cooperation with countries along the Maritime Silk Road, the China International Public Relations Association, the Information Office of the Fujian Provincial Government and the Foreign Affairs Office of Fujian Province jointly organized an international cultural and people-to-people exchange activity. Diplomatic envoys from Fiji, Solomon Islands, Thailand, Sri Lanka and other countries, representatives of Chinese and foreign media, overseas Chinese and s

India, Japan able to join hands over Afghan aid: Shourie

India, Japan able to join hands over Afghan aid: Shourie

TOKYO, Japan - India's privatization minister Arun Shourie speaks in an interview with Kyodo News ahead of a two-day conference on reconstruction assistance to Afghanistan starting Jan. 21. Shourie said India and Japan will be able to cooperate in wide-ranging areas from health to hydropower projects in supporting Afghanistan's reconstruction.

American human rights activist encourages Nago citizens

American human rights activist encourages Nago citizens

NAGO, Japan - Arun Gandhi (R), an American human rights activist and grandson of India's independence leader Mahatma Gandhi, on Dec. 6 encourages a group of citizens in Nago, northern Okinawa, who are opposing a plan to relocate the heliport functions of the U.S. Marine Corps Futemma Air Station in Ginowan, central Okinawa, to Nago's Henoko district.

SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-CHINA-OFF-ROAD VEHICLES-DEBUT

SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-CHINA-OFF-ROAD VEHICLES-DEBUT

(220704) -- RIYADH, July 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gautam Arun, product director of Great Wall Motor Middle East Company, introduces the "Tank 300" off-road vehicle at a press conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on July 3, 2022. Two off-roaders from China's Great Wall Motor Company have made their overseas debut in Riyadh. (Xinhua/Wang Haizhou)

India's civil aviation watchdog bars 90 SpiceJet pilots from flying Boeing 737 Max planes

STORY: India's civil aviation watchdog bars 90 SpiceJet pilots from flying Boeing 737 Max planes DATELINE: April 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of DGCA office 3. various of airport 4. various of flights STORYLINE: India's civil aviation watchdog Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has barred 90 SpiceJet pilots from flying Boeing 737 Max aircraft until they undergo the required training, local media said Wednesday. The watchdog cited issues with their simulator training. "For the moment, we have barred these pilots from flying Max and they have to retrain successfully for flying Max. We will take strict action against those found responsible for the lapse," DGCA director Arun Kumar was quoted as having said in a statement. A SpiceJet spokesperson also confirmed to local media that the DGCA has restricted 90 pilots of the airline from flying the Max planes. "SpiceJet has 650 pilots trained on the Boeing 737 Max. The D

India, Japan able to join hands over Afghan aid: Shourie

India, Japan able to join hands over Afghan aid: Shourie

TOKYO, Japan - India's privatization minister Arun Shourie speaks in an interview with Kyodo News ahead of a two-day conference on reconstruction assistance to Afghanistan starting Jan. 21. Shourie said India and Japan will be able to cooperate in wide-ranging areas from health to hydropower projects in supporting Afghanistan's reconstruction.

India's Defense Minister visits Japan

India's Defense Minister visits Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (C) talks with Indian Defense Minister Arun Jaitley (L) at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Sept. 5, 2017, amid the increased threat posed by North Korea's nuclear and missile development programs. Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera is seen on right. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

India's Defense Minister meets with PM Abe

India's Defense Minister meets with PM Abe

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) and Indian Defense Minister Arun Jaitley shake hands at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Sept. 5, 2017, before their talks amid the increased threat posed by North Korea's nuclear and missile development programs. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan, India defense ministers share concerns over N. Korea

Japan, India defense ministers share concerns over N. Korea

Japanese Defense Minister Tomomi Inada (L) and her Indian counterpart Arun Jaitley (R) review an honor guard at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on May 8, 2017. They agreed to step up security cooperation and shared their concerns over North Korea's nuclear and missile development programs. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo