Hungary’s Foreign Minister Indifferent to Shift of EU Meeting Away from Budapest

BUDAPEST – Hungary’s foreign minister, Peter Szijjarto, expressed indifference on Tuesday regarding the decision by the…

Sirens Sound, Streets Deserted as Taiwan Simulates Chinese Missile Strike

TAIPEI – Sirens blared, roads emptied, and residents were ordered to stay indoors in Taiwan’s capital,…

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…