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South Korea to Roll Out Blueprint for Medical Reform Amid Strong Opposition
SEOUL – On July 23, the South Korean government announced plans to unveil a comprehensive blueprint…
Flight Carrying 123 Malaysians Evacuated from Bangladesh Arrives Home
KUALA LUMPUR – A chartered flight carrying 123 Malaysians, who were evacuated from the recent deadly…
France Probes Migrant Communities to Counter ISIS-K Threat Ahead of Olympics
PARIS – French security services have been investigating migrant communities from former Soviet republics to protect…
Italy Accuses NATO’s Stoltenberg of Betrayal Over New Southern Envoy Appointment
ROME – Italy’s Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has accused NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg of betraying…
Senator Manchin Rules Out Presidential Run in 2024
WASHINGTON – US Senator Joe Manchin announced on July 22 that he will not run for…
EU Ministers to Discuss Response to “Unacceptable” Hungary Stance
PARIS – European Union foreign ministers are set to evaluate how to respond to recent actions…
Tokyo-Osaka Bullet Train Services Partially Suspended Due to Maintenance Train Collision
TOKYO – The Tokaido Shinkansen service between Tokyo and Nagoya stations was partially suspended on July…
US and Japan to Hold Pivotal Security Talks on July 28
TOKYO – In a significant move to bolster their strategic alliance, the United States and Japan…
Biden Surpasses Trump in June Fundraising Despite Debate Criticism
WASHINGTON – In an unexpected twist, President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign outperformed former President Donald Trump’s…
Bangladesh’s Top Court Curtails Job Quotas Amidst Violent Protests
DHAKA – In a landmark decision on July 21, Bangladesh’s Supreme Court has annulled the majority…
Prosecution Probes South Korea’s First Lady on Dior Bag Scandal, Alleged Stock Manipulation
SEOUL – Prosecutors have questioned Ms. Kim Keon-hee, the wife of President Yoon Suk-yeol, regarding allegations…