US Issues India 30-Day Waiver to Buy Russian Oil Amid Iran Conflict
The United States has granted India a 30-day waiver to continue purchasing Russian crude oil, according to a Treasury Department notice issued on March...
Hungry Chinese Protest, Surround Government, Public in Beijing Lash Out at Xi Jinping
Entering 2026, China’s economy has not improved. Many elderly have gathered at government buildings to protest, saying they have no food to eat. Join...
China’s new 5-year plan targets tax reform as local governments face fiscal strain
With local governments in China struggling to replenish their treasuries while facing growing public service obligations, Beijing is setting its sights on securing more...
Japan’s manga industry faces a ‘#MeToo moment’ after Shogakukan scandal
One of Japan’s largest manga publishers is facing mounting backlash after it emerged that a writer convicted of sexually assaulting a minor had continued...
US seen as likely responsible for Iran school strike that killed scores of children
US military investigators believe it is likely that US forces were responsible for an apparent strike on an Iranian girls’ school that killed scores...
US-Israel war on Iran: will Malaysia’s tourism thrive amid Mideast crisis?
With the escalating tensions in the Middle East, there have been flight cancellations, closures of several airports and an increasing fear of flying abroad....
Chinese vice-premier stresses shared duty in Hong Kong’s executive-led governance
Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang has acknowledged it is no “easy task” to truly implement Hong Kong’s executive-led governance system, stressing that it must be...
China’s ‘two sessions’: adviser urges end to forced marriages of mentally ill rural women
A top Chinese political adviser has sounded the alarm on forced marriages of women with mental disabilities in rural areas, calling for a prevention...
Operation Epic Fury Won’t Become ‘Forever War’—Goals Are Limited: Pentagon Official
Annihilating Iran’s capacity to launch missiles and drones beyond its borders is the Pentagon’s only goal for Operation Epic Fury, a senior administration official...