German Opposition Leader Friedrich Merz Pushes for Border Controls Amid Migration Debate

BERLIN – Opposition leader Friedrich Merz, the frontrunner in Germany’s upcoming snap election, announced plans on…

EU Suspends Visa-Free Travel for Georgian Diplomats Over Crackdown on Pro-EU Protests

BRUSSELS – European Union foreign ministers have approved the suspension of visa-free travel for Georgian officials…

Tragic Accident in Taiwan: Four Dead After EV Crash and Fire

TAOYUAN, TAIWAN – A devastating accident on January 25 claimed the lives of a father and…

Jewel Changi Airport Achieves Record Footfall of 80 Million in 2024

SINGAPORE – Jewel Changi Airport celebrated a milestone in 2024, recording over 80 million visitors—the highest…

Vice-President Vance Defends Tulsi Gabbard as Trump’s Pick for Intelligence Chief

WASHINGTON – Vice-President J.D. Vance defended President Donald Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi…

Israel Orders UNRWA to Cease Operations in East Jerusalem

GENEVA/JERUSALEM – The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) announced on January…

Italy Resumes Migrant Transfers to Albania Amid Legal Uncertainty

ROME – Italy’s navy began transporting 49 migrants to detention facilities in Albania on Sunday, marking…

India Celebrates 75 Years of Republic with a Grand Parade Showcasing Unity and Progress

NEW DELHI – India celebrated 75 years as a sovereign democratic republic with grandeur on Sunday,…

Turkey Calls for Unified Effort to Combat PKK and Islamic State in the Region

ANKARA – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has urged regional cooperation to eliminate both the Kurdistan…

South Korea’s Suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol Indicted for Insurrection

SEOUL – South Korean prosecutors have formally indicted suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of…

Lavrov Dismisses Prospects for Peace Talks With Ukraine and West

MOSCOW – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed skepticism on Friday about the likelihood of peace…

China and Philippines Clash Over South China Sea Supply Mission

BEIJING – China’s coast guard reported on Friday that a Philippine civilian vessel delivered supplies to…