Record Number of South Koreans Retake University Exam Amid Medical School Reforms

SEOUL – South Korea’s rigorous university entrance exam, known as “Suneung,” is seeing an unprecedented number…

Philippines’ President Marcos Says ICC Probe of Duterte is Personal Choice

MANILA – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on Thursday that his administration would not obstruct…

Indonesia’s Finance Minister Stands Firm on VAT Hike Amid Concerns

JAKARTA – Indonesia’s Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati defended the government’s plan to increase the value-added…

Turkey Offered “Partner Country” Status by BRICS, Says Trade Minister

ANKARA – Turkey has been offered a “partner country” status by the BRICS group, Trade Minister…

Former Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen to Visit Canada Amid Rising Tensions with China

TAIPEI – Former Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is set to visit Canada next week, according to…

Germany’s Interior Minister Warns of Cyber Threats Ahead of Upcoming Elections

BERLIN – With Germany heading toward snap elections, Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has issued a warning…

Ukraine Nears Formation of Three New Joint Ventures with European Arms Makers

KYIV – Ukraine is on the verge of finalizing agreements for three new joint ventures with…

Mauritius Opposition Secures Sweeping Victory in General Elections

PORT LOUIS – In a historic electoral shift, Mauritius’ opposition coalition, Alliance du Changement (ADC), has…

EU’s Kallas Warns Against U.S. Isolationism, Calls for Continued Support for Ukraine

BRUSSELS – Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s incoming foreign policy chief, urged against U.S. isolationism and…

Germany’s Top Court Reviews Future of Solidarity Tax Introduced After Reunification

BERLIN – Germany’s Constitutional Court has begun deliberations over whether taxpayers should continue paying the “solidarity…

Local Initiative in Portugal Transforms Abandoned Farmland into Thriving Agroforestry Project

LISBON – A community-driven project in southern Portugal has turned over 300 acres of neglected farmland…

Russia and China Must Stand United Against U.S. Containment, Says Shoigu

MOSCOW – Russia and China must work together to resist any attempt by the United States…