PUTRAJAYA – Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim defended the Malaysian government’s decision to rationalise diesel subsidies, stating…
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North China Bakes Under Searing Heatwave
BEIJING – An extreme heat warning was issued in Beijing on June 11 as temperatures soared…
More than 1,000 Animals Killed in Blaze at Pet Zone of Bangkok’s Chatuchak Market
BANGKOK – A devastating fire at Chatuchak Market in Bangkok has resulted in the deaths of…
Malaysia Detains Singapore Tugboat for Illegal Anchoring in Johor Waters
MERSING – The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has detained a Singapore-registered tugboat and its accompanying…
China Urges Greater BRICS Role as Western Sanctions Mount
BEIJING – China has called on the BRICS bloc of nations to assume greater responsibilities and…
Orban Challenger Makes Final Push Ahead of Sunday’s EU Vote
BUDAPEST – Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar rallied tens of thousands of supporters on Saturday, urging…
Portugal’s Far-Right Leader Faces Criticism Over Exchange with Migrant Worker
LISBON – Portugal’s far-right party Chega is facing accusations of manipulating a video that shows a…
Somesh Sharma Transforms Invasive Water Hyacinth into Eco-Friendly Paper
UTTARAKHAND, INDIA – Water hyacinth flowers and plants, while visually appealing, pose a significant threat to…
Tens of Thousands Join Election Rally Against German Far Right
BERLIN – Tens of thousands of demonstrators rallied in Germany on June 8, urging citizens to…
Developing Countries Call on US to Lift Palestinian UN Veto
ISTANBUL – The D-8 group of developing nations on June 8 urged the United States to…
Thai ex-PM Thaksin Says Ready to Face Royal Insult Charges
BANGKOK – Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra announced on June 8 that he is prepared…
More than 14,000 con artists arrested in crackdown on online scams in Thailand
The Royal Thai Police’s recent crackdown on online fraud marks a significant victory in the ongoing…