Russian President Vladimir Putin received a lavish welcome during his state visit to Mongolia, despite the…
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Bangladesh Floods Leave 71 Dead, Raise Fears of Waterborne Diseases
DHAKA – The death toll from the recent floods in Bangladesh has risen to 71, with…
Indonesian Postal Service Launches Stamps to Welcome Pope to Jakarta
JAKARTA – In anticipation of Pope Francis’ visit to Jakarta, Indonesia’s state-owned postal service, Pos Indonesia,…
Comfy Naps in Class: More Schools in China Introduce Recliner Chairs for Students
In a growing trend across China, an increasing number of schools are upgrading their classroom furniture…
Torrential Floods Kill 25 in Southern India Amid Intense Monsoon Rains
NEW DELHI – Intense monsoon rains have caused severe flooding in India’s southern states, resulting in…
Tropical Storm Yagi Kills 7 in the Philippines Amid Heavy Rains and Landslides
MANILA – Tropical storm Yagi, known locally as Enteng, caused severe flooding and a deadly landslide…
Controversy Erupts Over Display of Palestinian Flags During Malaysia’s Independence Day Celebrations
KUALA LUMPUR – The display of Palestinian flags during Malaysia’s recent patriotic events, including the National…
Malaysian Math Whiz, 19, Sets Record for Solving 50-Digit Multiplication in 24.61 Seconds
KUALA LUMPUR – Nineteen-year-old Malaysian prodigy Yap Wen Min has set a new record by solving…
Weakening Shanshan Still Disrupts Transport in Japan Amid Heavy Rains
TOKYO – Although Typhoon Shanshan has been downgraded to a tropical storm, it continues to disrupt…
More than 10,000 Expected to Visit Johor Zoo on Reopening Day After Three-Year Closure
JOHOR BAHRU – Johor Zoo, Malaysia’s oldest zoo, is set to welcome over 10,000 visitors on…
Frustration Deepens Two Years After UN Report on China’s Abuses in Xinjiang
GENEVA – Human rights groups and the United Nations are marking the two-year anniversary of a…
Malaysia Celebrates 67th National Day with Parade and Colourful Performances
PUTRAJAYA – Malaysia marked its 67th National Day on August 31 with a grand parade in…