Finland to Extend Reservist Age to 65 Amid Rising Tensions with Russia

HELSINKI – Finland announced on Monday that it will raise the reservist age from 60 to…

Portugal Court Orders Far-Right Leader to Remove Anti-Roma Posters

LISBON – Portugal’s Lisbon court ordered Chega party leader Andre Ventura to remove campaign posters targeting…

ASEAN Diplomacy Paves Way for Cambodia-Thailand Ceasefire Talks

BANGKOK/KUALA LUMPUR – Cambodian and Thai officials will convene on December 24 under the General Border…

Malaysia Court Rejects Najib Razak’s House Arrest Bid

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s High Court delivered a stinging blow to former Prime Minister Najib Razak…

US Sanctions Honduran Officials Over Election Chaos

WASHINGTON – The US State Department denied a visa to Honduran National Electoral Council member Marlon…

Trump’s Grip Slips as Midterms Loom

WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump’s aggressive second-term blitz, expanding executive power, slashing bureaucracy, and igniting…

Australia Eyes Speech Bans After Deadly Attack

SYDNEY – New South Wales authorities pledged sweeping powers to curb protests and speech for up…

Ghana Urged to Lead Reparations Charge

ACCRA – Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama engaged with a global delegation pushing for slavery and…

US Balances Japan Alliance Amid China Tensions

Washington – The United States can sustain its ironclad alliance with Japan while pursuing productive ties…

31 Malaysians Rescued from Myanmar Scam Syndicate Return Home

PUTRAJAYA – Thirty-one Malaysians trapped by an online job scam syndicate in Myawaddy, Myanmar, arrived safely…

Africa Cup of Nations Shifts to Every Four Years

RABAT – In a landmark decision, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced Saturday that the…

Melaka Allows Christmas Decorations in Hotels, Restricts Only Halal-Certified Kitchens

MELAKA — Hotels in Melaka are permitted to continue displaying Christmas decorations, with restrictions applying only…