BEIJING – China and the Philippines have once again exchanged accusations of ramming each other’s ships…
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KL Sinkhole: Search for Missing Indian Tourist Halted, Police to Decide Next Steps
KUALA LUMPUR – The search and rescue operation for Ms. Vijayalaksmi, an Indian tourist who fell…
Saudi Arabia Announces Senior Military Command Changes
RIYADH – Saudi Arabia has announced significant changes to its military leadership through a series of…
Poland Seeks to Strip Immunity from Former Prime Minister’s Top Aide Amid Legal Probe
WARSAW – Poland’s Prosecutor General has formally requested the European Parliament to lift the immunity of…
Abba Demands Trump Stop Using Their Music at Campaign Rallies
WASHINGTON – The iconic Swedish pop group Abba has requested that US Republican presidential candidate Donald…
Turkey’s Foreign Minister Attends EU Meeting After Five-Year Hiatus to Strengthen Ties
ANKARA – Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is attending a crucial meeting with European Union ministers…
Indonesian App-Based Taxi Drivers Strike Over Low Pay, Demand Better Conditions
JAKARTA – Over 1,000 motorcycle taxi drivers in Indonesia staged a strike across multiple cities on…
Indonesia’s Largest Party Nominates Cabinet Minister for Jakarta Governor, Sidelines Early Favourite
JAKARTA – Indonesia’s largest political party, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), nominated Cabinet Secretary…
Indonesia Expands Free Meal Initiative to Benefit Pregnant Women, Breastfeeding Mothers, and Toddlers
JAKARTA – The Indonesian government is expanding its free meal program to include pregnant women, breastfeeding…
South Korea Passes Bill Expanding Nurses’ Role Amid Doctors’ Strike
SEOUL – South Korea’s parliament passed a bill on August 28 granting nurses the authority to…
Indian Rape Protests Escalate into Political Clashes in Kolkata
KOLKATA – What began as protests seeking justice for a murdered doctor in India’s eastern city…
US Surgeon General Declares Parent Stress a Public Health Crisis
WASHINGTON – US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on August 28 issued a public health advisory addressing…