DUBAI – A top Iranian diplomat revealed Saturday that Tehran has formally proposed reopening the Strait…
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Trump Backs Iraq’s New Prime Minister-Designate Ali al-Zaidi
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he spoke with Iraq’s prime minister-designate…
China Ambassador Urges Lasting Iran Ceasefire Ahead of Trump Visit
BEIJING – China’s U.N. ambassador Fu Cong called on Friday for an urgent, sustained ceasefire in…
India Turns to Cow Dung Biogas Amid Iran War Fuel Crunch
BULANDSHAHR, INDIA – As the Iran war triggers cooking gas shortages and long queues across India,…
Nine Killed in Madhya Pradesh Boat Capsizing on Narmada River
MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA – A woman clutching her four-year-old son was among nine people killed when…
Malaysia Ex-Minister Rafizi Ramli Braces for Criminal Charges in Chip Deal Probe
PETALING JAYA – Former Malaysian economy minister Rafizi Ramli said on May 1 he expects to…
Nepal Reinstates Stolen 13th-Century Buddha Statue to Temple Amid Repatriation Push
KATHMANDU – A 13th-century Buddha statue stolen from a Kathmandu temple decades ago was returned to…
Ukraine to Launch Army Reform This Summer to Tackle Manpower Shortages
KYIV – Ukraine said on Friday it will begin sweeping army reforms this summer as it…
Singapore Pushes to Normalise Career “Detours” for Parenthood
SINGAPORE – Singapore is seeking to reframe career breaks taken for childcare from stigmatised setbacks into…
Greece and Qatar Expand Ties in Trade, Energy and Defence
ATHENS – Greece said on April 29 it had agreed with Qatar to deepen cooperation in…
Merz Stands by Iran Criticism as Row with Trump Deepens
BERLIN – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on April 29 that his personal relationship with US…
Mali Crisis Undermines Russia’s Security Image in Africa
MOSCOW – Recent battlefield setbacks for Mali’s Russia‑backed junta have shaken Moscow’s reputation as a reliable…