Erdogan Rejects Syrian Kurds’ Push for Decentralised Government

ANKARA – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan firmly rejected calls by Syrian Kurdish factions for a decentralised…

Trump Administration to Ease Auto Tariffs on Domestic Car Production

WASHINGTON – The Trump administration announced plans on April 29 to soften the impact of sweeping…

Vietnam Jails Ex-Deputy Minister for Power Abuse in Solar Energy Scandal

HANOI – A former Vietnamese deputy minister of industry and trade was sentenced to six years…

Japan, Philippines Bolster Strategic Ties Amid Growing Indo-Pacific Tensions

MANILA – Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on April…

$500 Million “Beginnings Fund” Launched to Combat Maternal and Newborn Deaths in Africa

LONDON – In a major new effort to tackle maternal and newborn mortality in sub-Saharan Africa,…

India Offers U.S. Unprecedented Trade Terms in Bid for Rapid Deal

NEW DELHI – India is preparing to offer the United States a rare trade concession that…

Trump Says India and Pakistan Must Resolve Rising Tensions Themselves

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE – U.S. President Donald Trump on April 25 downplayed the escalating crisis…

The Unsung Heroes Behind Animal Welfare, Food Security and Public Health

Every year, on the last Saturday of April, the world comes together to celebrate World Veterinary…

Trump and Zelensky Hold Brief Meeting at Pope Francis’ Funeral Amid Tensions Over Ukraine Peace Push

KYIV – U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky briefly met on April 26…

Turkish Authorities Detain Dozens More Istanbul Officials Amid Crackdown on Opposition Mayor

ANKARA – Turkish authorities detained 47 more officials from Istanbul’s municipal administration on Saturday, widening a…

Border Tensions Flare as India, Pakistan Exchange Fire After Kashmir Attack

SRINAGAR – Indian and Pakistani forces exchanged gunfire for a second consecutive night on April 26,…

Vaccines for Life: Safeguarding Malaysia’s Aging Population Through Lifelong Immunisation

When most peoplethink of vaccines, childhood immunisations— against measles, mumps or polio —often come to mind.…