TikTok Threatens to “Go Dark” in US Amid Legal Tensions

WASHINGTON — In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing legal battle, TikTok announced on Saturday, January…

Taiwan Delegation to Extend “Highest Blessings” at Trump’s Inauguration

TAOYUAN, Taiwan — A Taiwanese delegation led by parliament speaker Han Kuo-yu is set to attend…

Bollywood Star Saif Ali Khan Stabbed by Intruder at Mumbai Home

MUMBAI, India – Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, 54, is undergoing treatment for multiple stab injuries…

Sri Lanka Secures Record US$3.7 Billion Deal with Chinese Oil Giant Sinopec

COLOMBO – Sri Lanka has signed its largest-ever foreign investment deal, a US$3.7 billion agreement with…

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico Poised to Survive No-Confidence Vote

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico appears likely to withstand an upcoming no-confidence vote, following assurances from…

Trump Advisers Concede Ukraine Peace Deal is Months Away

WASHINGTON – President-elect Donald Trump’s advisers have admitted that resolving the Ukraine war could take months…

Poland Accuses Russia of Planning ‘Air Terror’ Against Airlines Worldwide

WARSAW, Poland – Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk accused Russia on January 15 of planning acts…

Record 36.8 Million Tourists Visited Japan in 2024

TOKYO – Japan witnessed a record-breaking influx of tourists in 2024, with over 36.8 million arrivals,…

India’s Defence Minister Highlights Power Rivalry in Indian Ocean Region

NEW DELHI – India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday emphasized the growing international power rivalry…

Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra Almost Falls for AI Phone Scam

BANGKOK – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra revealed on Wednesday that she narrowly avoided being deceived…

Xi Jinping Calls for Stronger China-Sri Lanka Ties Amid “Historical Opportunity”

BEIJING – Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted a “historical opportunity” to strengthen ties with Sri Lanka…

One Indian National Killed, Another Injured While Serving in Russian Army

MUMBAI – One Indian national has been killed, and another is receiving medical treatment after being…