MOGADISHU – An Al-Shabaab suicide bomber and gunmen attacked the bustling Lido beach in Somalia’s capital…
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India and Vietnam Strengthen Defence Ties Amid Rising Maritime Tensions
NEW DELHI – The recent visit by Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to India, the…
Hong Kong Authorities Sniff Out Heroin Hidden Among Durians in Shipment from Malaysia
HONG KONG – The pungent fragrance of durians may put off some, but it did not…
Hanoi Braces for Heavy Rain Amid Flooding and Three Deaths
HANOI – North Vietnam is preparing for more heavy rain following severe flooding and landslides that…
Rescue Operations for Indian Landslides Speed Up with New Metal Bridge
CHOORALMALA, India – The search for survivors and bodies after devastating landslides in Kerala is expected…
Taiwan Says Macau’s ‘One China’ Demand Blocks Envoy’s Visa
TAIPEI – Taiwan announced on August 1 that it is facing challenges in staffing its representative…
Chinese University Introduces First Marriage-Related Degree Course Amid Declining Marriage Rates
HONG KONG – China’s Civil Affairs University has announced the launch of an undergraduate program focused…
Circular Economy: A Roadmap for Sustainable Material Use
In our relentless march of progress, we have adhered to a model of “take, make, dispose.”…
Bangladesh Police Release Student Leaders After Unrest
DHAKA – Bangladesh police have released six student leaders on August 1, who were detained following…
China Records Hottest Month in Recent History
BEIJING – China experienced its hottest month in observed modern history in July, reflecting the record-high…
Thailand’s Flagship $19 Billion Handout Scheme Faces Early Challenges as Millions Rush to Register
BANGKOK – Thailand’s ambitious plan to stimulate its economy through a $19 billion handout program encountered…
Iranians Mourn Hamas Leader Haniyeh’s Assassination
DUBAI – Thousands of Iranians gathered on Thursday to mourn Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, who…