India Minister Blames Dam Release for Deadly Flooding in West Bengal

KOLKATA — A political dispute has erupted in eastern India after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata…

Russia Advances in Kursk Region, Recaptures Villages Amid Ongoing Conflict

MOSCOW — Russian forces have captured two villages in the western Kursk region, according to Major…

Vietnam’s Communist Party Chief Lam to Visit US and Cuba Next Week

HANOI — Vietnam’s top leader, Communist Party chief President To Lam, is scheduled to visit the…

South Korean Police to Invest Millions in Combating Deepfakes and Digital Fraud

SEOUL — South Korea’s national police have announced a significant investment of nearly US$7 million over…

Taliban Now Controls 39 Afghan Embassies Worldwide, Says Acting Foreign Minister

KABUL — The Taliban administration has taken control of 39 Afghan embassies and consulates around the…

Sweden Postpones Key Security Meeting with Turkey Due to Airplane Issue

STOCKHOLM — A crucial security meeting between Sweden and Turkey has been postponed after a technical…

MACC Proposes Ban on Mobile Phones for Immigration Officers at KLIA to Curb Corruption

KUALA LUMPUR — In a bold move to combat corruption, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has…

Korean Study Reveals Rising Temperatures May Worsen Mental Health Conditions

SEOUL — As South Korea experiences a record-breaking September heatwave, new research has highlighted a significant…

Sri Lanka’s Aragalaya Legacy Looms Over Presidential Election as Anti-Corruption Sentiment Surges

COLOMBO — Just over two years after Sri Lanka’s historic Aragalaya uprising, which ousted former President…

Indian Police Detain Samsung Workers and Union Leaders Amid Wage Protest

CHENNAI – Approximately 100 workers and union leaders at a Samsung Electronics plant in Tamil Nadu,…

Iran President Denies Providing Hypersonic Missiles to Yemen’s Houthis

DUBAI – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian denied reports on Monday that Iran had supplied hypersonic missiles…

Taiwan PM Vows to Accelerate Review of Illegal Chinese Entries

TAIPEI – Taiwan’s Prime Minister Cho Jung-tai has pledged a swift review of incidents involving Chinese…