Singapore sees AI as a productivity game‑changer despite risks, PM says

SINGAPORE — Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on June 8 that artificial intelligence can boost productivity…

US expands visa restrictions on Nicaraguan officials after indigenous leader’s death

WASHINGTON — The United States on Monday widened visa bans to include more than 100 Nicaraguan…

French-German sixth‑generation fighter project abandoned

BERLIN — France and Germany have agreed to abandon plans to jointly develop a next‑generation fighter…

South Korea Nominates Han Seong-sook as Prime Minister, First Woman in Two Decades

SEOUL — President Lee Jae‑myung has nominated Han Seong‑sook, current minister for SMEs and start‑ups, to…

Anwar urges voters to reject race-based politics, back unity and jobs in Johor vote

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s prime minister urged voters to reject divisive, race-based politics ahead of the…

Peru voters decide between Fujimori and Sánchez amid security crisis

LIMA — Polls opened in Peru on June 7 for a presidential runoff that pits conservative…

Algeria extend coach Petković’s contract through 2028

ALGIERS — Algeria have extended the contract of national team coach Vladimir Petković and his technical…

Putin says no reason yet to meet Zelenskiy after open letter

ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday dismissed an open letter from Ukrainian…

Swiss, France agree military plan for G7 summit security

ZURICH — Switzerland and France have finalized a military cooperation plan to secure the upcoming Group…

Jameel McClain: Rising Above Struggles to Inspire Others

Life does not always offer equal opportunities to everyone. Some individuals begin their journeys with comfort…

Kaushaki Sondhi: A Journey of Empowerment, Leadership and Transforming Lives

Success is often measured through wealth, position or recognition, but the true value of a person’s…

Bosnia peace overseers to pick successor amid U.S. pressure claims

SARAJEVO — The international body that supervises implementation of Bosnia’s post-war peace accords meets this week…