Early budget reveal sparks talk of snap Malaysian elections
AdminsMalaysia’s government says it will present its 2023 national budget on Oct. 7, three weeks ahead of schedule, sparking speculation that it may call an early general election KUALA LUMPUR,…
Malaysia court slams leak of alleged verdict of ex-PM’s wife
Malaysia’s top court has condemned as a deliberate smear attempt the leaking of the alleged verdict against the wife of jailed ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Malaysia’s top…
Putin orders troop replenishment in face of Ukraine losses
Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to be trying to replenish his military by ordering a 13% increase in the country’s troop strength KYIV, Ukraine -- Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a…
Large section of smoldering Beirut port silos collapses
Another large section of the Beirut Port silos that withstood a devastating port explosion two years ago has collapsed BEIRUT -- Another significant section of the devastated Beirut Port silos collapsed…
Officials: Landslide at Shiite shrine in Iraq kills 8
Iraqi officials say a landslide collapsed the ceiling of a Shiite shrine in central Iraq over the weekend and killed at least eight people, including a child BAGHDAD -- A landslide…
South Korean link suspected to New Zealand suitcase deaths
South Korean police believe a possible relative of two children whose bodies were found in suitcases in New Zealand last week is likely in South Korea SEOUL, South Korea -- South…
Cyprus says new gas discovery aids Europe’s energy search
Cyprus’ Energy Ministry says a new gas discovery off the island’s southern coast that’s estimated to contain around 2.5 trillion cubic feet of the hydrocarbon helps bolster Europe’s efforts to…
Car blast kills daughter of Russian known as ‘Putin’s brain’
Russian authorities say a car bomb killed the adult daughter of an influential political theorist who is often referred to as “Putin’s brain.” MOSCOW -- The daughter of an influential Russian…
At least 20 killed, dozens wounded in attack on hotel in Somalia’s capital
Islamic militants have stormed a hotel in Somalia's capital, engaging in an hourslong battle with security forces that left at least 20 people dead, according to police and witnesses. At…
Dozens killed in separate bus, truck crashes in Turkey
At least 31 people were killed and dozens more injured in two separate bus and truck crashes in southern Turkey Saturday. In the first incident, near the city of Gaziantep,…