NEW DELHI – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed profound sorrow and shock on May 20…
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Iran’s Government Holds ‘Extraordinary Meeting’ Following President Raisi’s Death
DUBAI – In a significant political development, Iran’s three branches of government convened an extraordinary meeting…
Malaysia Investigates Attempted Trespass at Istana Negara and Police Station Attack
PUTRAJAYA – Malaysia’s Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail announced that police are investigating recent attacks involving…
Vietnam Parliament Elects New Speaker Amid Leadership Reshuffle
HANOI – Vietnam’s National Assembly elected Tran Thanh Man as its new chairman on May 20,…
China Warns After Lai Inauguration That Taiwan Independence Is a ‘Dead End’
BEIJING – China issued a stark warning on May 20, asserting that efforts towards Taiwanese independence…
Taiwan’s Incoming President Lai Ching-te Courts Diplomatic Allies with Shrimp Fishing
TAIPEI – On the eve of his inauguration, Taiwan’s President-elect Lai Ching-te engaged in a unique…
Seoul to Introduce Short-Term Transit Pass for Travelers Starting July
SEOUL – The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on May 12 that the city’s all-inclusive transit pass,…
Philippines Probes Alleged Chinese Recording of Phone Call on South China Sea Dispute
MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on May 18 that the Philippines is investigating an…
UN Agency Reports 800,000 Forced to Flee Rafah Amid Israeli Military Operations
RAFAH, Palestinian Territories – On May 18, the head of the United Nations agency for Palestinian…
Saudi Crown Prince and US National Security Adviser Discuss Gaza Conflict and Bilateral Relations
CAIRO – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan…
Northern Ireland Minister Chris Heaton-Harris Announces He Will Not Stand for Re-Election
Britain’s Minister for Northern Ireland, Chris Heaton-Harris, has announced he will not stand for re-election to…
Nearly 10,000 Evacuated in Ukraine’s Kharkiv Region
KYIV – Nearly 10,000 residents have been forced to flee their homes in Ukraine’s north-eastern Kharkiv…