BEIJING – China’s consumer prices remained unchanged from a year earlier, ending a four-month streak of…
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Penang Man Arrested for Flying Malaysian Flag Upside Down
GEORGE TOWN – A 59-year-old man in Penang was arrested on August 9 for displaying Malaysia’s…
India Claims Downing of Six Pakistani Aircraft in Largest-Ever Surface-to-Air Kill; Pakistan Denies Losses
NEW DELHI — India’s Air Force chief on Saturday publicly claimed that Indian forces shot down five…
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…