Malaysia Considers Smartphone Ban for Students Under 16 Amid Rising School Violence

PUTRAJAYA — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government is weighing a ban on smartphone…

Bosnia’s Serb Republic to Appoint Interim President After Dodik Ban

SARAJEVO — Bosnia’s Serb Republic will appoint an interim president on Saturday, marking the first official…

India Denies Reports of Trump-Modi Call on Russian Oil

NEW DELHI — India’s Ministry of External Affairs said it is unaware of a phone conversation…

Tim Mayer Withdraws From FIA Presidential Race, Citing “Illusion of Democracy”

AUSTIN, Texas — American motorsport official Tim Mayer announced on Friday that he is withdrawing from…

Polish Court Blocks German Extradition of Ukrainian Suspect in Nord Stream Case

WARSAW — In a high-profile ruling on Friday, a Polish court rejected Germany’s request to extradite…

Tharman Urges Asia to Forge New Trade Links Amid Global Shifts

WASHINGTON — Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has called on Asian economies to reshape their trade strategies…

President Trump to Host Argentina’s Javier Milei Amid $20 Billion US Currency Swap Deal

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is set to host Argentina’s President Javier Milei at the White…

Malaysia Cracks Down on Bus Operator After Fatal Expressway Crash, Tightens Overloaded Vehicle Penalties

PUTRAJAYA — Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced on October 14 that strict action will be…

Malaysia Excluded from Gaza Peace Summit Over Conditional Support for US Plan, Says Prime Minister

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia was not invited to the recent Gaza peace summit in Egypt due…

Influenza Outbreak Hits Malaysian Schools, Thousands Infected and Closures Reported

KUALA LUMPUR — Approximately 6,000 students in Malaysia have been infected with influenza, prompting precautionary closures…

Sweden Nominates IKEA Chief Jesper Brodin to Lead UN Refugee Agency

STOCKHOLM — Sweden has nominated Jesper Brodin, the outgoing chief executive of IKEA’s Ingka Group, to…

France Suspends Pension Reform Amid Deepening Political Turmoil

PARIS — French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Tuesday announced the suspension of President Emmanuel Macron’s…