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South Korean Man Dies After Being Turned Down by 10 Hospitals; Government Launches Investigation
SEOUL – A South Korean man in his 50s died after being turned away by 10…
World Bank President Ajay Banga Warns of Economic Impact if Israel-Gaza Conflict Widens
WASHINGTON – World Bank President Ajay Banga has cautioned that a significant escalation of the ongoing…
Deepening Canada-India Standoff Seen as a Short-Term Boost for Modi and Trudeau
NEW DELHI/OTTAWA – The escalating diplomatic standoff between India and Canada, marked by the expulsion of…
North Korea Claims 1.4 Million Young People Joined Army Amid Rising Tensions
SEOUL – North Korean state media reported on October 16 that approximately 1.4 million young people,…
Samsung Workers End Strike at Southern Indian Factory
BENGALURU – Workers at Samsung Electronics’ factory in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu have…
Harris Could Join Joe Rogan Podcast in Bid for Male Votes, Sources Say
WASHINGTON – Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris may appear on Joe Rogan’s popular podcast as part…
Israel Will Listen to US But Make Own Decisions, Says Netanyahu’s Office
JERUSALEM – Israel will consider the United States’ opinions but will ultimately make its own decisions…
Qatar Emir Accuses Israel of Expanding Aggression to West Bank, Lebanon
DOHA – Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, on Tuesday accused Israel of deliberately expanding…
Hong Kong Policy Address Expected to Pivot from Security to Economic Growth
HONG KONG – Hong Kong is set to shift its focus from security to boosting its…
Malaysia Eyes More Subsidy Cuts, New Taxes in 2025 Budget to Boost Finances
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia is expected to introduce further subsidy cuts and new taxes as part…
Russia and China Strengthen Defence Ties in ‘Substantive’ Talks Amid Rising Tensions with U.S.
MOSCOW/BEIJING – Russia and China held significant defence and military discussions to further cement their growing…