BEIJING – Just a month after the Labour Party’s decisive victory in the United Kingdom, the…
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Russian Billionaire Oleg Deripaska Faces Backlash for Rare Anti-War Remarks
MOSCOW – Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska faced sharp criticism from pro-war supporters on August 9 after…
Hundreds Rally in Dhaka Against Violence Targeting Hindus in Bangladesh
DHAKA – On August 9, hundreds of protesters gathered in Dhaka to decry the recent surge…
Two Sri Lankan Ministers Dismissed Over Party Defection
COLOMBO – Two key ministers were ousted from Sri Lanka’s Cabinet on Friday after the Supreme…
Communication Skills Workshop Emphasizes Importance for Teachers
INDIA – JIE International School, Uttarakhand, recently organized a communication skills workshop for its teachers, led…
Ban on Indian Government Officials Joining Hindu Group Lifted, Sparking Debate on Bureaucratic Neutrality
NEW DELHI – The recent lifting of a ban on Indian government officials joining the Rashtriya…
Hiroshima Remembers A-bomb Victims Amid Ongoing Global Conflicts
TOKYO – On Aug 6, Hiroshima’s mayor, Kazumi Matsui, marked the 79th anniversary of the atomic…
Families Await News as Bangladesh Frees Some Political Prisoners
DHAKA – Families of political prisoners secretly jailed under the regime of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh…
South Korea Urges Citizens to Leave Lebanon and Israel Amid Rising Tensions
SEOUL – On Aug 6, South Korea’s foreign ministry strongly advised its nationals in Lebanon and…
Shanghai Issues Highest Heatwave Alert Amid Soaring Temperatures
SHANGHAI – Shanghai has issued its highest heatwave alert for the second time this week as…
Indonesian Man Allegedly Kills Neighbor Over Persistent Marriage Inquiries
A 45-year-old man in Indonesia has been accused of killing his 60-year-old neighbor after growing increasingly…
US Navy Helicopter Crash Lands in Japan Rice Paddy
TOKYO – A US military helicopter made an emergency crash landing in a rice paddy south-west…