Category: ASIA

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…

Russia Launches New Wave of Missile and Drone Attacks on Ukraine, Killing at Least Four

KYIV – Russia unleashed several waves of missile and drone attacks across multiple Ukrainian regions early…

Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Arrested in France Amid Cybercrime Investigation

PARIS – Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder of messaging app Telegram, was arrested in France on…

Australia to Cap New International Student Enrolment at 270,000 for 2025 Amid Record Migration Concerns

SYDNEY – Australia announced on August 27 that it will limit the enrolment of new international…

Muhyiddin Yassin Pleads Not Guilty to Sedition Charge in High-Profile Trial

KUALA LUMPUR – Opposition leader Muhyiddin Yassin pleaded not guilty to a sedition charge on August…

US Urges Japan to Appoint Members for Disaster Relief Hub Task Force

TOKYO – The United States has requested Japan to name its representatives for a joint task…

Indonesia Deploys Thousands of Police as Protests Erupt Over Planned Electoral Changes

JAKARTA – On August 22, Indonesian lawmakers adjourned a key meeting as widespread protests—both online and…

Senior Thai Politician Faces Probe for Slapping Reporter

BANGKOK – Thailand’s Parliament has announced an investigation into senior politician and former army chief Prawit…

Taiwan’s Defense Spending to Outpace GDP Growth Amid Rising China Threat