- June 20th, 2025

In a small corner of central Vietnam, where a museum and memorial mark one of America’s most infamous wartime atrocities, a curious sight greets visitors: a cooler of strawberry ice cream for sale near the ticket booth. The incongruity of...

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused the United States and its allies of using Ukraine as "shock troops" against Russia, a strategy he claims risks igniting a global conflict, according to state-run media. His remarks reflect a deepening...

Yu Miao smiles with quiet satisfaction as he stands amidst 10,000 books on bamboo shelves at his newly reopened bookstore, JF Books, located in the vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood. Far removed from his original Shanghai location, Yu now operates without...

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh on Monday directed investigators to conclude their probe into former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her close associates by December 17, 2024. Hasina and her allies face charges of crimes against humanity related...

In the stillness of a crisp autumn night, an eerie cacophony reverberates through this small village near the border with North Korea. The sounds are unsettling: a deep, crackly noise like a giant gong being repeatedly struck; other times, the...

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in a strategic move to steer Sri Lanka through critical economic and governance challenges, has retained the powerful portfolios of Defence, Finance and Economic Development, and Digital Economy in the newly formed cabinet. This significant announcement...

Filipinos began the arduous process of recovery on Monday after Super Typhoon Man-yi, the sixth major storm to strike the Philippines in just a month, wreaked havoc over the weekend. The storm caused widespread damage, uprooting trees, toppling power lines,...

The founder of one of Asia’s largest oil trading firms, Lim Oon Kuin, better known as O.K. Lim, is set to be sentenced today in what has been described as one of Singapore's most severe fraud cases. Lim, the former...

In a drastic move to tackle the city’s escalating air pollution crisis, authorities in India’s capital transitioned schools to online classes on Monday, effective immediately. The decision comes in response to alarmingly high levels of toxic smog that have engulfed...

The US Embassy to Yemen has unveiled two groundbreaking initiatives aimed at safeguarding Yemen’s rich cultural heritage, underscoring a renewed commitment to the country’s historical and cultural preservation. The Embassy’s announcement highlights a partnership with the Yemeni Ministry of Culture...

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