Austrian Liberals Exit Coalition Talks, Leaving Political Future in Uncertainty

VIENNA: The liberal Neos party, the smallest of the three centrist parties involved in Austria’s coalition…

Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra Reveals $400 Million in Assets

BANGKOK: Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest member of the influential Shinawatra political dynasty, has…

South Korea’s Acting President Pledges Continued Trilateral Cooperation with US and Japan

SEOUL: Despite facing an unprecedented political crisis at home, South Korea’s acting President, Choi Sang-mok, reaffirmed…

India Highlights Mutual Benefits of H-1B Visas Amid US Debate

NEW DELHI: India emphasized the mutual advantages of the H-1B visa program, describing it as a…

Israel and Gaza War Intensifies as Death Toll Rises

CAIRO: At least 21 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza early on Dec 26,…

Reform UK Surpasses Conservative Party Membership, Claims Nigel Farage

LONDON: The populist Reform UK party, led by Nigel Farage, announced on Dec 26 that its…

Russian Drone Attack on Ukrainian Market Injures Eight

KYIV: A Russian drone strike targeted the central market in Nikopol, Ukraine, on the morning of…

Lebanon Expresses Desire for Strong Neighborly Ties with New Syrian Leadership

DUBAI: Lebanon has expressed its intent to establish “the best neighbourly relations” with Syria, marking its…

Indonesia’s Anti-Corruption Agency Bars Key PDI-P Members Amid Bribery Probe

JAKARTA: Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has imposed a six-month travel ban on two prominent members…

Simona Halep Delays 2025 Season Start, Skips Australian Open Due to Injury

Simona Halep, former world number one, announced on Thursday that she will delay the start of…

Azerbaijan Airlines Flight Crashed by Russian Air Defence in Kazakhstan: Sources

BAKU – An Azerbaijan Airlines flight that crashed in Kazakhstan on December 25 was brought down…

Cadbury Loses Royal Warrant After 170 Years Following King Charles’ Review

LONDON – Chocolate giant Cadbury expressed disappointment after losing its royal warrant for the first time…