Malaysian PM Anwar Defends Cutting Diesel Subsidies, Prioritises Public Welfare

PUTRAJAYA – Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim defended the Malaysian government’s decision to rationalise diesel subsidies, stating…

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…