DUBAI – Saudi Arabia has announced the cancellation of fees for issuing commercial activity licenses for…
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US Won’t Rule Out Joint Weapons Production with Taiwan, Diplomat Says
TAIPEI – The United States may consider the possibility of jointly producing weapons with Taiwan in…
Thai Woman Trapped in Manhole After Cover Gives Way
SAMUT SAKHON – A 54-year-old woman narrowly escaped serious injury after falling into a 2m-deep drainage…
Malaysia to Probe Media Leak of Classified Diplomatic Note from China
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry announced on Sept 4 that it would file a police…
Former Deputy Minister Investigated for Human Trafficking Allegations Linked to Myanmar Real Estate Ventures
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian police have confirmed that Dr. Mashitah Ibrahim, a former deputy minister in…
WHO-Led Study Confirms No Link Between Mobile Phone Use and Brain Cancer
A comprehensive review led by the World Health Organization (WHO) has found no link between mobile…
Japan’s Kishida to visit South Korea for summit with Yoon
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is scheduled to visit Seoul on September 6-7 for a summit…
Putin gets lavish welcome in Mongolia despite ICC warrant
Russian President Vladimir Putin received a lavish welcome during his state visit to Mongolia, despite the…
Bangladesh Floods Leave 71 Dead, Raise Fears of Waterborne Diseases
DHAKA – The death toll from the recent floods in Bangladesh has risen to 71, with…
Indonesian Postal Service Launches Stamps to Welcome Pope to Jakarta
JAKARTA – In anticipation of Pope Francis’ visit to Jakarta, Indonesia’s state-owned postal service, Pos Indonesia,…
Finland Plans to Ban Russians from Buying Property Amid Security Concerns
HELSINKI – Finland’s government is moving forward with plans to prohibit most Russian citizens from purchasing…
Thai PM Finalizes Cabinet, Expects Royal Approval This Week
BANGKOK – Thailand’s newly appointed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced on September 2 that the final…