MANIPUR, India — Schools across Manipur were ordered to close on September 7 following a rocket…
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Thailand’s New PM Paetongtarn Vows Immediate Economic Stimulus
BANGKOK — Thailand’s newly appointed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced on September 7 that her government…
Former Malaysian Deputy Minister Cleared of Human Trafficking Allegations
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysian police have cleared former Deputy Minister Dr. Mashitah Ibrahim and her husband…
Indian Olympic Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia Join Opposition Congress Party
NEW DELHI — Indian Olympic wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia have made a significant political…
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…