Thailand Targets Tourism Boost with Longer Stays for Visitors, Students, and Digital Nomads

BANGKOK – In an effort to invigorate its pivotal tourism sector amid economic challenges, Thailand’s government…

Poland Should Not Rule Out Sending Troops to Ukraine, Says Foreign Minister

WARSAW – Poland should not exclude the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine, Foreign Minister Radoslaw…

Dr. Manjeet Kaur Kaushal: From Refugee Roots to Vice-Chancellor

INDIA – Dr. Manjeet Kaur Kaushal’s remarkable journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a Vice-Chancellor…

Ukraine PM to Meet EU Leaders in Prague for Military Aid Talks

PRAGUE – Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal is set to meet with a group of European…

Philippine Authorities Report 7 Dead After Storm Ewiniar

MANILA – At least seven people have died due to tropical storm Ewiniar, which struck the…

Malaysia to Enforce Vehicle Entry Permit for Foreign Cars Entering JB from Singapore Starting Oct 1

KUALA LUMPUR – Beginning October 1, 2024, all foreign-registered vehicles entering Malaysia from Singapore by land…

Taiwan President Thanks Pilots Who Scrambled Against China Drills

HUALIEN – Taiwan President Lai Ching-te expressed his gratitude to fighter pilots who responded to Chinese…

Johor Customs Seizes 135 Tonnes of Undeclared Frozen Meat Worth Over $603k

JOHOR BAHRU – The Johor Customs Department has seized a total of 135 tonnes of undeclared…

China Defies Global Copper Squeeze with Near-Record Production

BEIJING – While the global copper market contends with fears of a shortage, driving prices to…

Russian President Putin Arrives in Uzbekistan for Talks Amid Limited Foreign Travel

TASHKENT – Russian President Vladimir Putin, on his third foreign trip since his re-election in March,…

China’s Premier to Hold Rare Summit with U.S.-Allied South Korea, Japan

SEOUL – In a significant diplomatic move, leaders from China, Japan, and South Korea will convene…

New Caledonia State of Emergency to Be Lifted, Says Paris

PARIS/SYDNEY – Seven additional mobile force units are set to arrive as reinforcements in New Caledonia,…