Preliminary Report Reveals Nepal Plane Crash Involved Speed and Load Irregularities

KATHMANDU — A preliminary investigation into the deadly plane crash in Nepal on July 24, which…

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…