TAIPEI – At 90 years old, Madam Cheng Chen Chin-mei stole the spotlight at a senior…
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Hamas and Israel Edge Closer to Ceasefire Agreement in Qatar Talks
DOHA – Talks mediated by Qatar and Egypt on Dec 17 have been described as “serious…
Italy Defends Decision to Reopen Embassy in Syria Amid Post-Assad Developments
ROME – Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday defended her government’s controversial decision to appoint…
Anwar’s Appointment of Thaksin Shinawatra as Adviser Sparks Debate in Malaysia
SINGAPORE – Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s decision to appoint former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra as an…
Qatar Says It is Engaging with Trump Team on Gaza Ceasefire
DOHA – Qatar has begun discussions with the incoming Trump administration regarding Gaza, signaling optimism for…
My Heart Still Belongs to Umno: Former Malaysian Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin
PETALING JAYA – Former Umno Youth Chief Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar revealed that despite being expelled…
South Korea’s Opposition Files Impeachment Motion Against Interior Minister Lee Sang-min
SEOUL – South Korea’s main opposition Democratic Party submitted an impeachment motion against Interior and Safety…
Turkey, Iran, and Russia to Meet in Doha on Saturday to Discuss Syria
ANKARA – Foreign ministers from Turkey, Iran, and Russia will convene in Doha on Saturday to…
Sharp Rise in Gold Loans in India Driven by High Prices
BENGALURU – Record-high gold prices have driven a sharp increase in gold loans across India, as…
Hong Kong Court Rejects ‘Captain America 2.0’ Challenge to New Security Law
HONG KONG – A senior Hong Kong judge dismissed on December 6 the first legal challenge…
South Korean Nobel Prize Winner Han Kang Deeply Shocked by Political Turmoil at Home
STOCKHOLM – South Korean author and Nobel Literature Prize winner Han Kang expressed deep shock on…
After Yoon’s Martial Law Order, South Korean Protester Recalls Strongman Military Rule
SEOUL – When South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law for the first time…