Russian drones strike dwellings in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, several injured
Russian drones struck apartment buildings in Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, triggering fires and injuring 17 people, including two children, Regional...
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South Korean president unveils 1st batch of key nominations including prime minister, top aides
SEOUL - President Lee Jae-myung unveiled key nominations on his first day of presidency on June 4, including the prime...
New Naoshima museum bets on Asia, not the West
Naoshima, Kagawa Pref. – A flight and a bus or several trains, a line, a boat, another line, a bus,...
Why Duterte’s diehard fans are carrying cardboard cut-outs around The Hague
It’s morning in The Hague and Senator Robin Padilla is wandering around looking for a place to eat – while...
Pakistan’s Upgrade to Diplomatic Ties With the Taliban Should Not Be Seen in Isolation – The Diplomat
Pakistan has announced an upgrade in its diplomatic relations with Afghanistan under the Taliban regime. The country plans to designate...
Lone bettor wins P21M in 6/45 Megalotto draw for June 4
MANILA, Philippines — A lone bettor will take home a jackpot prize of P21,749,042.20 for winning the 6/45 Megalotto draw...
Bangladesh drops the title of ‘Father of the Nation’ for Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
The development comes soon after the the introduction of a new set of currency notes without the image of Sheikh...
Putin tells new pope that Ukraine is bent on escalating conflict
MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked Pope Leo for offering to help settle the Ukraine conflict and told him...
Hong Kong’s still ‘over’ but Stephen Roach says city a surprise trade war winner
American economist Stephen Roach has said that Hong Kong has benefited from the US-China trade war despite last year having...
Anwar’s immunity bid fails in rule-of-law test for Malaysia
In a landmark June 4 ruling, Malaysia’s High Court denied Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s controversial attempt to shield himself from...
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