Philippines and Japan to Sign Landmark Defense Agreement on July 8

MANILA – The Philippines and Japan will sign a historic defense agreement on July 8, which…

Kenya’s Ruto Pledges Spending Cuts After Nationwide Protests

NAIROBI – Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday proposed significant spending cuts and additional borrowing to…

Gaza Clothing Workshop Reborn from the Rubble to Provide Jobs

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip – In an upstairs room behind the shattered walls of a Gaza…

Seven Killed in Israeli West Bank Raid, Says Palestinian Health Ministry

JENIN, Palestinian Territories – Israeli troops killed seven Palestinians, including five claimed by Hamas, in a…

China Cracks Down on Money Changing Syndicates in Macau

HONG KONG – China’s Public Security Ministry has intensified its crackdown on illegal money exchange services…

Tokyo Disney Resort Sprays Visitors with Mist as Japan Issues Heatstroke Alerts

TOKYO – Tokyo Disney Resort is implementing a new “Get Soaked” programme to help visitors stay…

Modi to Focus on Trade Imbalance, Indian Soldiers in Talks with Putin

NEW DELHI – Addressing India’s trade imbalance with Russia and securing the release of Indians who…

Amid Hong Kong’s Deepening Retail Slump, Location is King

HONG KONG – As Hong Kong grapples with a worsening retail slump, business sentiments in non-prime…

Milan Prosecutors Seek Second Trial for Italy Tourism Minister

ROME – Milan prosecutors have called for a second trial of Italian Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè,…

Belarus Frees 10 Political Prisoners but 1,400 Remain, Rights Group Says

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko has freed at least 10 political prisoners, rights campaigners reported on Thursday.…

Kenya President Spoke to IMF Chief After Pulling Tax Hikes, Sources Say

NAIROBI – Kenyan President William Ruto held a phone conversation with International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief…

Putin Says Preference for Biden Remains Unchanged Despite Debate

ASTANA – Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Thursday that his preference for Joe Biden as…