KATHMANDU — A preliminary investigation into the deadly plane crash in Nepal on July 24, which…
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Thailand’s King Swears in New Government Amid Political Turmoil
BANGKOK — On September 6, Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn officially swore in Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra…
Sri Lanka’s Tourism Industry Pins Hopes on New President to Rebuild Fortunes
GALLE, Sri Lanka – As Sri Lanka prepares for its first presidential election since the country’s…
World Bank Urges Pacific Islands to Tackle Health Crisis with Bigger, Faster Solutions
SUVA – The Pacific Islands, grappling with the world’s highest death rates from non-communicable diseases (NCDs),…
South African President Denies China Pushing Africa into Debt Trap
BEIJING – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa dismissed concerns on Thursday that Chinese investments in Africa…
Youth Parliament Competition 2024 Held at Swami Vivekanand Govt. PG College, Uttarakhand
INDIA – Swami Vivekanand Government PG College in Lohaghat, Uttarakhand, hosted the Youth Parliament Competition 2024…
Saudi Arabia Scraps Hotel Licensing Fees to Boost Tourism
DUBAI – Saudi Arabia has announced the cancellation of fees for issuing commercial activity licenses for…
US Won’t Rule Out Joint Weapons Production with Taiwan, Diplomat Says
TAIPEI – The United States may consider the possibility of jointly producing weapons with Taiwan in…
Thai Woman Trapped in Manhole After Cover Gives Way
SAMUT SAKHON – A 54-year-old woman narrowly escaped serious injury after falling into a 2m-deep drainage…
Malaysia to Probe Media Leak of Classified Diplomatic Note from China
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry announced on Sept 4 that it would file a police…
Former Deputy Minister Investigated for Human Trafficking Allegations Linked to Myanmar Real Estate Ventures
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian police have confirmed that Dr. Mashitah Ibrahim, a former deputy minister in…
Japan’s Kishida to visit South Korea for summit with Yoon
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is scheduled to visit Seoul on September 6-7 for a summit…