Emirates Flight Damaged After Hitting Flamingos in Mumbai

MUMBAI – An Emirates flight landed safely in Mumbai on the night of May 20 after…

China Sanctions Ex-US Lawmaker and Taiwan Supporter Mike Gallagher

BEIJING – China has imposed sanctions on former U.S. lawmaker Mike Gallagher, banning him from entering…

France Open to UAE Investments in Nuclear Industry, Finance Minister Says

ABU DHABI – France is open to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) investing in its nuclear…

Syrian First Lady Asma al-Assad Diagnosed with Leukemia

DUBAI – Syria’s first lady, Asma al-Assad, has been diagnosed with leukemia, the Syrian presidency announced…

Protests Erupt as Taiwan Parliament Debates Contentious Reforms

TAIPEI – Lawmakers in Taiwan clashed on May 21 as the opposition pushed for reforms to…

Singapore Launches 30-Year Green Bond to Raise Up to $2.5 Billion

SINGAPORE – The Singapore government has launched a 30-year green bond aiming to raise up to…

France Backs ICC After Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu

PARIS – France has reaffirmed its support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the fight…

Finland Calls for EU-Wide Solutions to Prevent Migrant Flow from Russia

HELSINKI – Finland has urged the European Union to adopt common measures to prevent what it…

OYO to Onboard 50 Hotel Operators in Malaysia to Boost Self-Managed Hotel Program

KUALA LUMPUR – Global hospitality technology company OYO has announced plans to onboard 50 hotel operators…

Funeral Procession for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi Draws Thousands

TEHRAN – Thousands of Iranians somberly walked through the streets on May 21 for the funeral…

Sick of Tourists, Japanese Town Blocks Iconic View of Mount Fuji

FUJIKAWAGUCHIKO – In a bold move to address overtourism, the town of Fujikawaguchiko installed a large…

New Chinese Envoy Arrives in India Amidst Efforts to Mend Strained Ties

NEW DELHI – The new Chinese ambassador to India, Mr. Xu Feihong, has arrived in New…