Sri Lanka Approves Free Tourist Visas for 35 Countries to Boost Tourism

COLOMBO – In a bid to revive its tourism industry and aid its recovering economy, Sri…

China Opposes Visits by Dalai Lama, Criticizes US Meeting with Tibetan Leader

BEIJING – China reiterated its strong opposition to any country allowing the Dalai Lama to visit…

Direct School Admission Should Be Accessible to All Students, Says Education Minister Chan Chun Sing

SINGAPORE – Education Minister Chan Chun Sing emphasized that Direct School Admission (DSA) should be accessible…

Mount Fuji Barrier Removed After Discouraging Unruly Tourists in Japan

TOKYO – A barrier installed in Japan to block a popular view of Mount Fuji has…

Mpox Is Not the New COVID, Says WHO Official

BERLIN – A World Health Organization (WHO) official emphasized on August 20 that mpox, whether it…

Ukraine Passes Law to Pave Way for Ban on Russia-Linked Orthodox Church

KYIV – Ukrainian lawmakers took a decisive step on Tuesday by passing legislation that could lead…

Thousands of Children in Northern Vietnam Struggle to Return to School After Devastating Floods

HANOI – Thousands of children in northern Vietnam face significant obstacles in returning to school after…

Philippines Tracks Ex-Mayor Alice Guo to Indonesia Amid Money Laundering Probe

MANILA – The Philippines has reported that former mayor Alice Guo, who is implicated in an…

India and Malaysia Aim to Reset Ties with Focus on Technology and Defense Cooperation

NEW DELHI – India and Malaysia have agreed to deepen cooperation in key sectors such as…

Iran’s Reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian Presents Cabinet to Parliament for Approval

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian submitted his Cabinet to Parliament on August 11, featuring a…

Yogesh Panchal: From Teaching to Serving as a CBI Inspector

Yogesh Panchal’s life story is a powerful reminder of the resilience, passion, and dedication required to…

US Lawmakers Urge Sanctions on Bangladeshi Officials Amid Rights Abuses Following Hasina’s Exit

WASHINGTON – Several U.S. lawmakers have called for sanctions against Bangladeshi officials who served under former…