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KYIV – Twenty-three Ukrainian children and teenagers were brought out of Russian-occupied areas to territory controlled…

US Approves Qatari Air Force Facility in Idaho Amid Strengthened Defense Ties

WASHINGTON – The United States will allow Qatar to build an air force training facility at…

Malaysia’s Budget 2026 Targets East Malaysia Amid Sabah Election Countdown

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s Budget 2026 has placed East Malaysia at the forefront of national spending,…

Philippines Reels After Twin Earthquakes Leave Trail of Destruction in Mindanao

MANAY, Philippines – Shocked survivors of two powerful earthquakes in the southern Philippines awoke on Oct…

Japan’s Opposition Parties Unite to Block Takaichi After Coalition Collapse

TOKYO – Japan has plunged into political uncertainty after junior coalition partner Komeito ended its 26-year…

Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Visits Myanmar to Push for Peace Amid Upcoming Election

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan undertook a one-day visit to Myanmar’s capital Naypyitaw…

Australia and India Bolster Defence Ties with New Maritime Security Pact

SYDNEY – Australia and India signed a landmark agreement on mutual submarine rescue and pledged to…

Modi and Starmer Pledge to Deepen India–UK Partnership with New Trade and Defence Deals

MUMBAI – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed “significant progress” in India–UK relations as…

Putin Calls for Stronger Trade Ties with Central Asia Amid China’s Growing Influence

MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday encouraged leaders of five Central Asian nations to…

Paris Hosts High-Stakes Talks on Gaza’s Future as Ceasefire Takes Hold

PARIS – European and Arab leaders gathered in Paris on Thursday to chart Gaza’s post-war course,…

Mandela’s Grandson Returns to South Africa After Detention and Deportation by Israel on Gaza Aid Flotilla

October 8, 2025