AJMAN, United Arab Emirates – Kazem, the famed Palestinian ice cream shop that closed in war‑torn…
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UN Warns Time Running Out on Iran Nuclear Inspections
VIENNA – The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog warned on September 8 that time…
Indonesians Want Opposition Voice as Protests Rock Parliament
JAKARTA – A majority of Indonesians say the country needs an opposition presence in Parliament, a…
Thailand’s New PM Anutin Sets Sights on Economy and Cambodia Tensions
BANGKOK – Thailand’s freshly installed Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who secured parliamentary approval on September 5,…
OYO Parent Company Rebrands as PRISM to Reflect Global Growth
KUALA LUMPUR – Oravel Stays Limited, the parent company of OYO, announced it has rebranded as PRISM,…
Nepal Blocks 26 Major Social Media Platforms Over Registration Ban
KATHMANDU – On September 5, Nepal’s government blocked access to 26 unregistered social media and communication…
Thai Central Bank Governor Sethaput Among Leading Finance Minister Candidates
BANGKOK – Thailand’s central bank governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput is a frontrunner for finance minister in the…
Anutin Unveils Key Cabinet Picks to Steady Thailand
BANGKOK – Thailand’s prime minister-elect Anutin Charnvirakul on Saturday announced his first cabinet picks, naming respected…
Georgian President Pardons Opposition Leaders to Boost Fairness in Municipal Elections
TBILISI – Georgia’s President Mikheil Kavelashvili on Friday pardoned two jailed opposition figures, citing the need to…
Dabur Pitches Toothpaste as Swadeshi Choice Amid US-India Trade Tensions
CHENNAI – Dabur, India’s homegrown consumer goods company and a key rival to Colgate-Palmolive, has turned toothpaste…
Japan and South Korea Strengthen Security Cooperation Ahead of Lee-Trump Talks
TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung reaffirmed their commitment to…
Thailand Post Halts Parcel Shipments to US Following End of De Minimis Tax Exemption
BANGKOK – Thailand Post has temporarily suspended all international postal parcel services to the United States,…