Hong Kong to Ban Public Use and Possession of E-Cigarettes by 2026

HONG KONG – Hong Kong will ban the possession and use of e-cigarette cartridges in public…

Indonesia Removes 30 Airport Immigration Officers Over Chinese Tourists’ Extortion Complaints

JAKARTA – Indonesia has removed 30 immigration officers from duty at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport following complaints…

Netanyahu Backs Trump’s Plan to Relocate Gazans, Sparking Global Concern

WASHINGTON – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has endorsed US President Donald Trump’s controversial proposal to…

Dalai Lama Leads Prayers for Late Brother and Veteran Tibetan Leader Gyalo Thondup

New Delhi – The Dalai Lama led prayers in India on February 9, mourning the passing…

Iran Closes Schools and Offices Amid Severe Cold Snap and Heavy Snowfall

Tehran – Iranian authorities ordered the closure of schools and government offices in at least 10…

Qatar Condemns Netanyahu’s Remark on Palestinian State in Saudi Territory

Doha – Qatar strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent comment suggesting that a Palestinian…

China Defends Generic Drugs Amid Efficacy Concerns in Public Hospitals

Shanghai – China’s healthcare regulator on February 9 dismissed concerns about the efficacy of off-patent medicines…

Far-Right Leaders Gather in Madrid, Celebrate Trump’s Return and Call for a ‘New Reconquista’

MADRID – Leaders of Europe’s far-right parties gathered in Madrid on Saturday for a Patriots for…

Lebanon Forms New Government Amid U.S. Pressure and Political Shifts

Beirut – Lebanon has established a new government, a move seen as a crucial step toward…

Colonel (Dr) Ashok Singh Rathore Receives Global Visionary Award in Vietnam

VIETNAM – Colonel (Dr) Ashok Singh Rathore has been recognized with the prestigious Global Visionary Award…

Iran’s Supreme Leader Meets Hamas Delegation in Tehran

Tehran – Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei met with senior Hamas leaders, including acting leader…

South Korean Parents Accused of Child Abuse After Toddler’s Tragic Death

Seoul – A heartbreaking case of suspected child abuse emerged in South Korea, where a two-year-old…