Canada Secures Commercial Flight Seats to Help Citizens Flee Lebanon Amid Escalating Conflict

BEIRUT — In response to the escalating violence in Lebanon, the Canadian government has secured seats…

Poland to Boost Natural Disaster Reserve in 2025 Budget After Devastating Floods

WARSAW — Poland’s 2025 draft budget will allocate 3.2 billion zlotys ($835.88 million) as a reserve…

Beirut Suburbs Traumatised by Israeli Strikes After Nasrallah’s Death

BEIRUT — The southern Beirut suburb of Dahiyeh, a stronghold of Hezbollah, was left traumatised by…

Vietnam Estimates $3.31 Billion in Damages from Typhoon Yagi

HANOI — Typhoon Yagi, the strongest storm in Asia this year, has caused an estimated $3.31…

Nepal Rains Trigger Deadly Floods and Landslides, Killing 10 and Leaving Seven Missing

KATHMANDU — Heavy rains have unleashed devastating floods and landslides across Nepal, killing at least 10…

Japan’s Ishiba Likely to Retain Hayashi as Chief Cabinet Secretary, Asahi Reports

TOKYO — Japan’s incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, is expected to keep Yoshimasa Hayashi as Chief…

80-Year-Old Finalist Stuns at Miss Universe Korea Pageant

SEOUL — At 80 years old, Ms. Choi Soon-hwa is redefining beauty standards as the oldest…

BN Secures Landslide Win in Mahkota By-Election, Retains Johor State Seat

KUALA LUMPUR — Barisan Nasional (BN) retained its stronghold in Johor with a resounding victory in…

Iranian Leader Khamenei Urges Muslims to Confront Israel After Hezbollah Leader’s Death

DUBAI — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called on Muslims to support Lebanon and Hezbollah…

US Senator Elizabeth Warren Investigates Defense Groups’ Opposition to ‘Right to Repair’ for Military

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has raised concerns over defense industry groups’ opposition to a…

46 Drown During Hindu Festival in Eastern India

PATNA, INDIA — At least 46 people, including 37 children, drowned while celebrating the Jitiya Parv…

Barbados PM Mottley Calls for New World Bank Emergency Liquidity Facility for Climate-Vulnerable Nations

NEW YORK — Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley is set to propose the creation of a…