Dozens of Critically Endangered Orangutans Rescued From Indonesian Wildfires
Conservation groups have rescued at least 51 critically endangered orangutans in Indonesia as rampant wildfires and prolonged smoke pollution continue to devast…
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Solar Boom in the Philippines as War on Iran Drives Electricity Costs Higher
Manila, Philippines – Keith Cantera and his family had been considering rooftop solar panels for years. The upfront cost of up to $5,000 kept them from committi…
At least 17 killed in stampede at Hindu festival in India's West Bengal
At least 17 people have been killed and 25 others injured in a stampede at a Hindu religious festival in north Kolkata, in India's West Bengal state, officials…
India Detains 'Cockroach' Movement Leader as Hundreds Protest in New Delhi
Indian police detained Abhijeet Dipke, the 31-year-old founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), ahead of a protest in central New Delhi on Friday demanding t…
Bollywood Actor Imran Khan Ordered to Leave India After Joining Electoral Reform Protest
Indian authorities have ordered actor Imran Khan, nephew of Bollywood star Aamir Khan, to leave the country by 28 October after he participated in a protest cal…
China and North Korea Open New Yalu River Bridge After More Than a Decade of Delays
China and North Korea have formally opened a long-delayed road bridge linking the two countries, with both governments describing the project as a symbol of dee…
School roof collapse in Peshawar kills at least 29, dozens injured
The roof of a private school collapsed in Peshawar, northwestern Pakistan, on Thursday, killing at least 28 students and one teacher and injuring dozens of othe…
North Korea Tests Two Types of Submarine-Launched Strategic Cruise Missiles
North Korea has test-fired two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles in the sea off its east coast, state media KCNA reported Thursday. The test…
China's 'Loneliness Industry' Grows as Isolation Spreads Among Urban and Elderly Residents
Yang, 91, lives on the outskirts of Beijing. After her husband died, she was so lonely that she says she even considered voluntary euthanasia. "The biggest diff…
Japanese Journalist Arrested in Russia on Espionage Charges Amid Rising Tokyo-Moscow Tensions
Russian authorities have arrested a Japanese journalist in the far-eastern Sakhalin region on suspicion of espionage, accusing him of gathering information rela…
India's 'Cockroach' Movement Leaders Detained at New Delhi Protest Site Declared Off-Limits
Leaders of India's youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) were detained on Tuesday after they jumped barricades to enter Jantar Mantar, a historic New Delhi obse…
Qantas grounds Boeing 787 in Rome after bedbug infestation found in economy cabin
A Qantas Boeing 787 Dreamliner was grounded in Rome after bedbugs were discovered on board during a flight from Perth to the Italian capital, forcing the cancel…
India Voter List Purge Sparks Mass Protests and Supreme Court Petition in New Delhi
Opposition parties in India marched to the Supreme Court on Monday to protest a nationwide revision of voter lists, submitting a petition to the chief justice a…
Floods Sweep Away Homes and Bridges in Nepal's Gorkha District, Hundreds Affected
A major river in Nepal has flooded, sweeping away houses, bridges and part of a hydropower station, authorities have said. Officials confirmed that 95 people, i…
India Opposition Protests Grow as Election Chief Faces Resignation Calls and Crackdown Intensifies
India's main opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has returned to the streets of central New Delhi, leading dozens of members of parliament in renewed demands for the…
China Sanctions Paraguay and Belize Ministers Over Taiwan Ties
China has sanctioned Paraguay's communications minister and Belize's foreign minister over their ties to Taiwan, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announc…
Pakistan Declares Emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Suspending PTI-Led Government
Pakistan has declared a state of emergency in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, effectively suspending the regional government run by the Pakista…
Musk Vows Affordable Starlink Pricing in India as Feud with Ambani Escalates
Elon Musk has pledged to price his Starlink satellite internet service affordably in India, escalating his public feud with billionaire rival Mukesh Ambani days…
US Lifts Sanctions on Daughter of Myanmar Businessman Linked to Military
The United States has removed sanctions on the daughter of a Myanmar businessman accused of supporting the country's military-installed government. The US Depar…
India's "Cockroach Party" Founder and Leaders Detained Ahead of Mass Protest in New Delhi
Police in India have detained the founder and senior leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party, along with dozens of protesters, in a sweeping crackdown aimed at pre…
India's Cockroach Janta Party Leads Nationwide March Demanding Election Chief's Resignation
Protests have erupted across India following an investigation that raised serious concerns about the integrity of the country's Election Commission. The demonst…
South Korea Recalls Ambassador to Ukraine Over North Korean POW Transfer Dispute
South Korea announced Thursday it will recall its ambassador to Ukraine, escalating a diplomatic dispute over Kyiv's public disclosure of the transfer of two ca…
Bollywood Legend Nana Patekar Dies at 75 After Being Found Unconscious at Goa Home
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar has died at the age of 75. His son Malhar confirmed the death, saying Patekar had been found unconscious at his home in Goa in…
Satellite Images Reveal Chinese Attack Jets at New Military Facility in Laos
Satellite images have revealed attack jets stationed at a new Chinese military facility in Laos, which opened last week and gives Beijing's air force its first…
South Korea Fuel Exports to Russia via Sanctioned Tankers Undermine Sanctions Regime, Ukraine Says
Fuel is being shipped from South Korea to Russia via sanctioned tankers as Moscow scrambles for supplies amid the war in Ukraine, according to an analysis of po…
India Opposition MPs Briefly Detained in New Delhi Protest Demanding Election Chief's Resignation
Police in New Delhi briefly detained several opposition lawmakers on Tuesday during a protest march demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gya…
Max Verstappen wins rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix held in Malaysia as Antonelli and Hamilton podiu
Max Verstappen claimed his first Formula One victory of the season at a chaotic Bahrain Grand Prix, held at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia after h…
US Marine Arrested in Okinawa Hotel Murder as Japan Summons American Ambassador
A US Marine has been arrested on suspicion of robbing and murdering a woman at a hotel in Naha, the capital of Japan's Okinawa prefecture, triggering a formal d…
Tom Kim wins Asian Games golf gold and secures South Korea military exemption
Tom Kim of South Korea won the gold medal in golf at the Asian Games, finishing 18 under par after a final-round 64 to claim victory by three strokes. The 24-ye…
Pakistan Strikes Afghanistan: Disputed Casualties as Border Conflict Escalates
Pakistan launched airstrikes on targets inside Afghanistan on Thursday night, in the latest escalation of a conflict between the two countries that reignited in…