Hong Kong — An autopsy report has confirmed that the sudden deaths of nine monkeys at…
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Nepal’s Sherpas Deserve More, Says Teen Who Scaled World’s 14 Tallest Peaks
KATHMANDU – Nima Rinji Sherpa, an 18-year-old Nepali climber, and the youngest person ever to conquer…
China Seeks Neutrality in Israel-Palestine Conflict as Regional Influence Grows
BEIJING – As the Israel-Palestine conflict continues to intensify, China is taking a more neutral stance,…
S. Korean Nobel Laureate Han Kang Hopes Daily Life ‘Won’t Change Much’ After Win
SEOUL – South Korean author Han Kang, who made history as the first South Korean to…
More Time and Funds Needed to Eradicate Polio, Global Health Group Says
The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) has announced it needs more funds and additional time to…
South Korean Man Dies After Being Turned Down by 10 Hospitals; Government Launches Investigation
SEOUL – A South Korean man in his 50s died after being turned away by 10…
North Korea Claims 1.4 Million Young People Joined Army Amid Rising Tensions
SEOUL – North Korean state media reported on October 16 that approximately 1.4 million young people,…
Samsung Workers End Strike at Southern Indian Factory
BENGALURU – Workers at Samsung Electronics’ factory in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu have…
Qatar Emir Accuses Israel of Expanding Aggression to West Bank, Lebanon
DOHA – Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, on Tuesday accused Israel of deliberately expanding…
Malaysia Eyes More Subsidy Cuts, New Taxes in 2025 Budget to Boost Finances
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia is expected to introduce further subsidy cuts and new taxes as part…
Australia PM Launches Affordable Housing Plan Amid Headlines About New $2.9 Million Ocean Home
SYDNEY – On Tuesday, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese launched a significant new building programme aimed…
Indonesia’s Prabowo Courts Largest Party for Coalition, Meets Candidates for Government Posts
JAKARTA – Indonesia’s incoming president, Prabowo Subianto, continued discussions on Oct 15 with candidates for senior…