U.S. Supreme Court backs parents opting children out of LGBTQ-themed books
The Justices reviewed an appeal brought by Christian and Muslim parents against a Maryland public school district that, in 2022,...
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Putin says Russia plans to cut military spending from next year
MOSCOW - President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia was looking to cut its military expenditure from next year,...
Farm minister Koizumi opposes EU call for more protection for eels
AFP-JIJI – Agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi said Friday the country would oppose any call by the European Union to add...
Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to carry out one-off inspection of critical rail assets
Hong Kong’s rail operator will carry out a one-off inspection of all its overhead lines and signalling points, and is...
Trump’s Iran gamble brings respite, not resolution
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Leila De Lima, co-accused cleared again in drug case after Court of Appeals remand
MANILA, Philippines — A Muntinlupa court acquitted former senator Leila De Lima and co-accused Ronnie Dayan of drug trading charges,...
Flash floods in Pakistan kill eight after deluge sweeps away dozens
Local residents look to the Swat River, which is overflowing due to pre-monsoon heavy rains in the area, on the...
Mamdani’s NYC primary win sparks surge in anti-Muslim posts, advocates say
WASHINGTON - Anti-Muslim online posts targeting New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani have surged since his Democratic primary upset...
Japan’s Supreme Court finds welfare benefit cuts unlawful
The Supreme Court ruled Friday that the government's cuts to welfare benefits between 2013 and 2015 were unlawful, marking a...
Buyer linked to Agile’s lender picks up Hong Kong sites at 63% discount
Two prime residential sites on Hong Kong Island, once owned by Agile Group Holdings, have been sold to executives linked...
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