China’s Youth Unemployment Hits 18.8%, Highest in 2024 Amid Economic Struggles

SHANGHAI — Youth unemployment in China surged to 18.8% in August, the highest level recorded this…

Mao Shan Wang Durians Remain a Malaysian ‘Brand’ Until 2034, Says Minister

SERDANG, MALAYSIA — Malaysia has renewed the intellectual property protection for the famous Musang King durian,…

Malaysia’s King to Seek Chinese Funding for High-Speed Rail Project on China Visit

BEIJING — Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar is looking to secure funding from Chinese investors for…

Striking Indian Doctors to Resume Essential Services Amid Protests Over Colleague’s Murder

KOLKATA — Junior doctors in West Bengal have agreed to partially resume essential medical services, while…

China’s ‘Beautiful Governor’ Jailed for Corruption and Affairs with 58 Subordinates

GUIZHOU — Zhong Yang, a former top official in China’s Qiannan prefecture, has been sentenced to…

New Zealand PM Luxon Expects Exodus to Slow as Economy Recovers

AUCKLAND — New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon expects fewer citizens to leave the country as…

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…