Tokyo, May 21 — Japan’s Agriculture Minister, Taku Eto, stepped down Wednesday following public backlash over a tone-deaf remark he made about not needing to buy rice — a staple food now increasingly out of reach for many Japanese families…
In a heartfelt commitment to its Pacific neighbours, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong assured Pacific Island nations that they will continue to enjoy tariff-free access to Australia’s markets — a critical gesture of support at a time when global aid…
LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA – It wasn’t just another military showcase at LIMA ’25. This year, it was personal. As the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 unfolded at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim unveiled…
In an emotional and historic moment in New Zealand politics, the government has delayed a controversial vote to suspend three Māori Members of Parliament who performed a haka — the powerful ceremonial Māori dance — during the reading of a…
Kolkata, May 19 — In a heartfelt show of solidarity and hope, nearly 100 travel agencies from Kolkata have come together to launch the ‘Chalo Kashmir’ campaign — a people-driven movement to revive Kashmir’s tourism industry and restore the region’s…
New Delhi, May 19 – In a deeply personal and challenging turn of events, former U.S. President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. The news, confirmed in a statement from…
In a move that could shake up global manufacturing, China has decided to impose steep tariffs—some reaching as high as 75%—on certain plastic imports from the United States, the European Union, Taiwan, and Japan. The decision comes after Beijing conducted…
BEIJING — Despite rising global tensions and domestic hurdles, China’s factories are showing unexpected strength, offering a glimmer of hope in uncertain times. New data released on Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed that industrial production in…
In a rare moment of calm along one of the world’s most tense borders, a senior army official confirmed on Sunday that the recent ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan will continue — bringing a much-needed sigh of relief to…
Baghdad, May 17 – Emotions ran high at this year’s Arab League summit in Baghdad as leaders from across the region came together with a shared message of humanity, solidarity, and urgency. With the Gaza Strip still under siege and…