KUALA LUMPUR – Severe flash flooding, caused by heavy early morning rains, inundated Malaysia’s capital and…
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North Korea Prepares to Blow Up Cross-Border Roads Amid Rising Tensions Over Drones, South Korea Says
SEOUL – North Korea is preparing to destroy roads that cross the heavily fortified border with…
Philippine Defence Minister Casts Doubt on China’s Intentions in South China Sea Code Talks
MANILA – Philippine Defence Minister Gilberto Teodoro expressed doubts on Monday about China’s intentions in negotiating…
Indonesia’s Prabowo Considering Offering Sri Mulyani a Cabinet Post: Sources
JAKARTA – Indonesia’s incoming president, Prabowo Subianto, is reportedly considering offering current Finance Minister Sri Mulyani…
Vietnam, China Sign 10 Cooperation Agreements During Chinese Premier’s Visit to Hanoi
HANOI – Vietnam and China signed 10 key agreements on Sunday, including initiatives for agricultural cooperation…
Iran Reduces Sentences of Journalists Cleared of Collaborating with US
DUBAI – An Iranian court has cleared two journalists of collaborating with the United States and…
New Ferry Service Strengthens Ties Between India and Sri Lanka
NAGAPATTINAM/KANKESANTHURAI – A newly launched ferry service between India and Sri Lanka is being hailed as…
Chinese Premier Li Qiang Could Inaugurate Chinese-Funded Airport in Pakistan During Upcoming Visit
KARACHI – Chinese Premier Li Qiang is expected to inaugurate operations at the Gwadar International Airport…
Nepal Launches “Switzerland of South Asia” Development Project in Collaboration with BRICS ASEAN Chamber Malaysia
Kathmandu – Nepal has launched an ambitious development plan dubbed the “Nepal as the Switzerland of…
Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba to Consider U.S. Visit to Meet President-Elect: Yomiuri
TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is considering visiting the United States to meet the…
Indian Politician Baba Siddique Shot Dead in Mumbai Ahead of State Elections
MUMBAI – Senior Indian politician Baba Siddique, 66, was shot dead in Mumbai on Thursday, just…
Four Dead, Including Two Children, After Fuel Station Blast in Russia’s Chechnya
MOSCOW – A fuel tank explosion at a gas station in Grozny, the capital of Russia’s…