Turkey urges unified Muslim opposition to Israel’s Gaza City takeover plan

ANKARA — Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Saturday called for Muslim nations to act together…

Iran Faces Imminent Water Crisis Amid Drought and Mismanagement Warnings

DUBAI –Iran is facing a severe water crisis in 2025, driven by a combination of prolonged…

Malaysia Unveils RM611 Billion Five-Year Plan to Propel Digital Economy and Achieve High-Income Nation Status

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia has announced its most ambitious development strategy yet under the 13th Malaysia…

Zelenskiy, Poland’s President-Elect Nawrocki Hold First Call Amid Hopes and Historical Tensions

KYIV/WARSAW — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy held his first official phone call on Thursday with Karol…

India’s Aviation Watchdog Flags 51 Safety Lapses at Air India in July Audit

NEW DELHI – India’s aviation regulator has identified 51 safety violations at Air India during a…

Taiwan President Delays Americas Trip Amid Typhoon Aftermath and Flooding

GUATEMALA CITY/ASUNCION – Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has postponed a planned diplomatic visit to the Americas…

Joseph Schooling Becomes First Singaporean Inducted Into International Swimming Hall of Fame

SINGAPORE – Olympic gold medallist Joseph Schooling encouraged others to chase their dreams, no matter how…

China Urges Pakistan to Ensure Safety of Chinese Nationals and Projects Amid Security Concerns

BEIJING – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on Pakistan to enhance security measures for…

Hungary’s Peter Magyar Announces ‘Hungarian New Deal’ to Boost Economy Ahead of Elections

NAGYKANIZSA, HUNGARY – Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar on Saturday unveiled his party’s ambitious “Hungarian New…

South Korean Medical Students End Year-Long Boycott, Call for Education Reform Task Force

SEOUL — South Korean medical students who had walked out of universities in 2024 in protest…

Helicopter Crash During Nuclear Drill in Johor Injures Five, Including Senior Police Officers

PUTRAJAYA/JOHOR BAHRU – A police helicopter participating in a mock nuclear training exercise crashed into Sungai…

Former Bangladesh Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Crimes Against Humanity; Ex-PM Hasina Indicted

DHAKA – Bangladesh’s former police chief has pleaded guilty to crimes against humanity committed during a…