Hong Kong Authorities Sniff Out Heroin Hidden Among Durians in Shipment from Malaysia

HONG KONG – The pungent fragrance of durians may put off some, but it did not…

Freed Prisoners Land on US Soil After Swap Deal with Russia

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, United States – A plane carrying US citizens freed by Russia as part…

Biden Says Killing of Hamas Leader Haniyeh Not Helpful for Ceasefire Talks

WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden stated on Thursday that the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, a…

World Food Prices Ease Slightly in July, UN Says

LONDON – The United Nations world food price index saw a slight decline in July, according…

Hanoi Braces for Heavy Rain Amid Flooding and Three Deaths

HANOI – North Vietnam is preparing for more heavy rain following severe flooding and landslides that…

Rescue Operations for Indian Landslides Speed Up with New Metal Bridge

CHOORALMALA, India – The search for survivors and bodies after devastating landslides in Kerala is expected…

Taiwan Says Macau’s ‘One China’ Demand Blocks Envoy’s Visa

TAIPEI – Taiwan announced on August 1 that it is facing challenges in staffing its representative…

Chinese University Introduces First Marriage-Related Degree Course Amid Declining Marriage Rates

HONG KONG – China’s Civil Affairs University has announced the launch of an undergraduate program focused…

Circular Economy: A Roadmap for Sustainable Material Use

In our relentless march of progress, we have adhered to a model of “take, make, dispose.”…

Italian Opposition Claims Support for Regional Reform Referendum

ROME – Elly Schlein, the leader of Italy’s main opposition party, announced on Thursday that her…

Bangladesh Police Release Student Leaders After Unrest

DHAKA – Bangladesh police have released six student leaders on August 1, who were detained following…

UK PM to Meet with Police Chiefs After Second Night of Protests Over Southport Murders

LONDON – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to meet with senior police leaders on…