Britain Poised to Help Disarm Hamas, Drawing from Northern Ireland Peace Experience

LONDON — Britain could assume a key role in efforts to disarm Hamas in Gaza, leveraging…

South Korea Pledges Stronger Action Amid Surge in Kidnappings of Citizens in Cambodia

SEOUL — The South Korean government has vowed to step up diplomatic and security efforts to…

Thousands Walk Barefoot Across Fire at Sri Mariamman Temple’s Theemithi Festival

SINGAPORE — The annual Theemithi fire-walking festival returned to Sri Mariamman Temple on October 12, drawing…

U.S. Envoy Sergio Gor Meets Modi, Discusses Trade, Defence and Technology Cooperation

WASHINGTON — U.S. Ambassador-designate to India Sergio Gor met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New…

Zelensky Urges Allies for More Air Defences Amid Renewed Russian Strikes

KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has intensified appeals to Western allies for additional air defence…

Sebastien Lecornu Returns as French Prime Minister Amid Budget Crisis and Growing Public Support

PARIS – Just days after resigning as France’s prime minister, Mr Sebastien Lecornu has made a…

Former US President Joe Biden Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer

WASHINGTON – Former US president Joe Biden, 82, is currently receiving radiation therapy and hormone treatment…

Twenty-Three Ukrainian Children Rescued from Russian-Occupied Territories

KYIV – Twenty-three Ukrainian children and teenagers were brought out of Russian-occupied areas to territory controlled…

US Approves Qatari Air Force Facility in Idaho Amid Strengthened Defense Ties

WASHINGTON – The United States will allow Qatar to build an air force training facility at…

Malaysia’s Budget 2026 Targets East Malaysia Amid Sabah Election Countdown

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s Budget 2026 has placed East Malaysia at the forefront of national spending,…

Philippines Reels After Twin Earthquakes Leave Trail of Destruction in Mindanao

MANAY, Philippines – Shocked survivors of two powerful earthquakes in the southern Philippines awoke on Oct…

Japan’s Opposition Parties Unite to Block Takaichi After Coalition Collapse

TOKYO – Japan has plunged into political uncertainty after junior coalition partner Komeito ended its 26-year…