HANOI — Vietnam’s top leader, Communist Party chief President To Lam, is scheduled to visit the…
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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…
MACC Proposes Ban on Mobile Phones for Immigration Officers at KLIA to Curb Corruption
KUALA LUMPUR — In a bold move to combat corruption, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has…
Korean Study Reveals Rising Temperatures May Worsen Mental Health Conditions
SEOUL — As South Korea experiences a record-breaking September heatwave, new research has highlighted a significant…
Sri Lanka’s Aragalaya Legacy Looms Over Presidential Election as Anti-Corruption Sentiment Surges
COLOMBO — Just over two years after Sri Lanka’s historic Aragalaya uprising, which ousted former President…
Indian Police Detain Samsung Workers and Union Leaders Amid Wage Protest
CHENNAI – Approximately 100 workers and union leaders at a Samsung Electronics plant in Tamil Nadu,…
Iran President Denies Providing Hypersonic Missiles to Yemen’s Houthis
DUBAI – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian denied reports on Monday that Iran had supplied hypersonic missiles…
Taiwan PM Vows to Accelerate Review of Illegal Chinese Entries
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s Prime Minister Cho Jung-tai has pledged a swift review of incidents involving Chinese…
Japan’s Elderly Population Hits Record High
TOKYO – Japan’s population of individuals aged 65 or older has reached a new record of…
Indian Opposition Leader Kejriwal Announces Resignation as Delhi Chief Minister
NEW DELHI – Arvind Kejriwal, leader of the Indian opposition and chief minister of Delhi, has…