Nepal PM Defends Squatter Evictions Amid Rights Backlash

KATHMANDU – Nepal’s young Prime Minister Balendra Shah on May 4 robustly defended his government’s drive…

India’s Assembly Polls Trigger Seismic Political Shifts Across Key States

NEW DELHI/KOCHI – As vote counts from India’s recent assembly elections wrapped up late on May…

Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi in Critical Condition Following Cardiac Crisis

ZANJAN, IRAN – Imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi remains in critical condition within a…

Barcelona Secure Spot in Champions League Final After Thrilling Win Over Bayern

BARCELONA, SPAIN – Barcelona advanced to their sixth consecutive Women’s Champions League final on Sunday, defeating…

Germany Demands Iran Reopen Strait as Transatlantic Trade Tensions Simmer

BERLIN – German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul issued a firm ultimatum to Tehran on May 3,…

Sir Alex Ferguson Hospitalized After Health Scare at Old Trafford

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – Legendary former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was transported to the hospital…

Pirro Ends Trump-Era Probe into Powell, Defers to Fed Watchdog on Overruns

WASHINGTON – The prosecutor who initiated a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell under…

US Tightens ‘Economic Fury’ Blockade to Choke Iran’s War Machine

WASHINGTON – US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared on Sunday that America is strangling Iran’s leadership…

Japan Prime Minister Takaichi Outlines Updated Indo-Pacific Strategy in Vietnam

HANOI – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi used a high-profile address at a Hanoi university to…

Singapore’s Jovin Tan Switches from Sailing to Boccia Glory, Bags World Cup Gold

SINGAPORE – Four years after ditching Paralympic sailing for boccia, Singapore’s Jovin Tan harvested his richest…

Thailand Braces for Scorching North, Stormy South in Dual Weather Assault

BANGKOK  – Thailand faces a perilous weather double-whammy, with blistering heatwaves scorching the north and tropical…

Kostyuk Claims Madrid Open Crown with Gritty Win Over Andreeva

MADRID – Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk clinched her first WTA 1000 title and third career singles trophy,…