JENIN, Palestinian Territories – Israeli troops killed seven Palestinians, including five claimed by Hamas, in a…
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China Cracks Down on Money Changing Syndicates in Macau
HONG KONG – China’s Public Security Ministry has intensified its crackdown on illegal money exchange services…
Tokyo Disney Resort Sprays Visitors with Mist as Japan Issues Heatstroke Alerts
TOKYO – Tokyo Disney Resort is implementing a new “Get Soaked” programme to help visitors stay…
Modi to Focus on Trade Imbalance, Indian Soldiers in Talks with Putin
NEW DELHI – Addressing India’s trade imbalance with Russia and securing the release of Indians who…
Amid Hong Kong’s Deepening Retail Slump, Location is King
HONG KONG – As Hong Kong grapples with a worsening retail slump, business sentiments in non-prime…
Milan Prosecutors Seek Second Trial for Italy Tourism Minister
ROME – Milan prosecutors have called for a second trial of Italian Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè,…
Belarus Frees 10 Political Prisoners but 1,400 Remain, Rights Group Says
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko has freed at least 10 political prisoners, rights campaigners reported on Thursday.…
Kenya President Spoke to IMF Chief After Pulling Tax Hikes, Sources Say
NAIROBI – Kenyan President William Ruto held a phone conversation with International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief…
Putin Says Preference for Biden Remains Unchanged Despite Debate
ASTANA – Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Thursday that his preference for Joe Biden as…
Portugal Plans to Reintroduce Tax Breaks for Foreign Residents
LISBON – The Portuguese government plans to reintroduce tax breaks for foreign residents to attract skilled…
Gaza Church Opens Doors to Injured and Sick as Hospitals Fill
GAZA – St. Philip’s church, once a sanctuary for Gaza’s small Christian community, has transformed into…
‘Prolific Shoplifter’ Who Tried to Steal 241 Chocolate Bars Arrested in New Zealand
A 37-year-old man was apprehended after attempting to steal 241 Whittaker’s chocolate bars worth NZ$1,349.60 (S$1,116.38)…