TAIPEI – On the eve of his inauguration, Taiwan’s President-elect Lai Ching-te engaged in a unique…
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Seoul to Introduce Short-Term Transit Pass for Travelers Starting July
SEOUL – The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on May 12 that the city’s all-inclusive transit pass,…
Philippines Probes Alleged Chinese Recording of Phone Call on South China Sea Dispute
MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on May 18 that the Philippines is investigating an…
Bird Flu Found in Western China as US Combats Cattle Outbreak
BEIJING – Cases of bird flu have been confirmed among wild fowl in western China, the…
Australians Stranded in New Caledonia ‘Running Out of Food’ Amid Civil Unrest
SYDNEY – Australians stranded in New Caledonia are rationing food as they wait for a way…
Two Men Caught Trying to Enter Istana Negara with Machete
KUALA LUMPUR – Two men allegedly attempted to trespass into Istana Negara with a weapon in…
Russia says its diplomacy with the West is in crisis management mode, reveals TASS
Russia’s diplomacy with the West is in crisis management mode and is focused on attempting to…
Techno-Couture: When Algorithms Interrupt the Fashion System
Dr. Alshaimaa Alanadoly serves as a Senior Lecturer in fashion design technologies at The Design School,…
Malaysia’s By-Election Win Gives Anwar Government Room to Focus on Policy and Sway Youth, Malays
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s ruling coalition, Pakatan Harapan (PH), has managed to halt the momentum of…
Surge in Activist Repression in Thailand, Says Human Rights Watch
BANGKOK – Activists and dissidents seeking refuge in Thailand are experiencing heightened levels of harassment, surveillance,…
Indonesia’s Death Toll Rises to 67 from Sumatra Floods, 20 Still Missing
JAKARTA – The number of fatalities from the devastating weekend flash floods and mudslides in Indonesia’s…
Top ASEAN Officials Meet Myanmar Junta Chief for ‘Cooperation’ Talks
YANGON – Myanmar’s military chief held talks with top ASEAN officials regarding the junta’s participation in…