Tokyo’s Governor Yuriko Koike Seeks Re-election, Setting Up Unprecedented Race

TOKYO – Tokyo’s Governor Yuriko Koike announced on June 12 that she will run for a…

Dutch Parties Agree on Final Formation of Right-Wing Government, Wilders Says

AMSTERDAM – Political parties in the Netherlands have finalized the formation of their incoming right-wing government,…

Denmark’s PM Recovers from Assault, Warns of Rising Public Aggression

COPENHAGEN – Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced on Tuesday that she is still recovering both…

Malaysian PM Anwar Defends Cutting Diesel Subsidies, Prioritises Public Welfare

PUTRAJAYA – Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim defended the Malaysian government’s decision to rationalise diesel subsidies, stating…

North China Bakes Under Searing Heatwave

BEIJING – An extreme heat warning was issued in Beijing on June 11 as temperatures soared…

More than 1,000 Animals Killed in Blaze at Pet Zone of Bangkok’s Chatuchak Market

BANGKOK – A devastating fire at Chatuchak Market in Bangkok has resulted in the deaths of…

Malaysia Detains Singapore Tugboat for Illegal Anchoring in Johor Waters

MERSING – The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has detained a Singapore-registered tugboat and its accompanying…

China Urges Greater BRICS Role as Western Sanctions Mount

BEIJING – China has called on the BRICS bloc of nations to assume greater responsibilities and…

Orban Challenger Makes Final Push Ahead of Sunday’s EU Vote

BUDAPEST – Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar rallied tens of thousands of supporters on Saturday, urging…

Portugal’s Far-Right Leader Faces Criticism Over Exchange with Migrant Worker

LISBON – Portugal’s far-right party Chega is facing accusations of manipulating a video that shows a…

Somesh Sharma Transforms Invasive Water Hyacinth into Eco-Friendly Paper

UTTARAKHAND, INDIA – Water hyacinth flowers and plants, while visually appealing, pose a significant threat to…

Tens of Thousands Join Election Rally Against German Far Right

BERLIN – Tens of thousands of demonstrators rallied in Germany on June 8, urging citizens to…