- January 11th, 2025
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday, November 11, enacted a sweeping reform aimed at making the Philippines a more attractive destination for foreign investments. The new law introduces substantial corporate tax cuts and fiscal incentives, intended to position the country...
In a remote corner of Azerbaijan, a monumental statue of a woman holding a broad bundle of cotton stands tall at an anonymous T-junction. The statue, painted in now-fading white, is a symbol of the nation’s “white gold” heroes—cotton workers...
Authorities in Malaysia are investigating a new bullying allegation at Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) in Kuala Lumpur, where a 19-year-old cadet reportedly suffered severe injuries after being assaulted by a senior. This recent case has reignited public outrage and...
Thousands of villages have been ordered to evacuate, and ports have been shut down as the Philippines braces for the impact of Typhoon Toraji, the fourth typhoon to hit the region in less than a month. Toraji made landfall near...
In a pivotal vote scheduled for Monday afternoon, Japan’s parliament is expected to re-elect Shigeru Ishiba as prime minister, even as the political landscape appears increasingly complex following a recent election setback. Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and coalition partner...
Amid Ongoing Human Rights Controversies, Afghan Officials Hope for Progress in Addressing Climate Crisis Challenges In a rare diplomatic move since taking power in 2021, Afghan Taliban officials are set to attend the United Nations’ COP29 climate summit in Baku,...
A Turkish drone strike on Saturday night resulted in the deaths of three members of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), including a high-ranking PKK official, according to Iraqi Kurdistan’s counter-terrorism service. The strike, which took place near the northern province...
The air quality crisis in Lahore, Pakistan’s second-largest city, reached unprecedented levels on Sunday, with the provincial government taking immediate action. The city recorded its highest air pollution reading of 1,900 on Saturday near the Pakistan-India border, securing Lahore the...
Qatar announced its temporary withdrawal as a mediator in ceasefire and hostage negotiations between Hamas and Israel, citing a lack of "seriousness" from both parties. This suspension, confirmed by the Qatari Foreign Ministry on Saturday, underscores the complexity and prolonged...
The small, oil-rich nation of Azerbaijan is under international scrutiny as it hosts COP29, the annual climate summit organized by the United Nations. Representatives and diplomats from around the world have arrived in Baku to deliberate on strategies for mitigating...
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