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Singapore Parliament Reopens Debate Over Political Salaries
Singapore’s Parliament is reopening debate over the country’s political-salary framework, with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Coordinating Minister...
Romualdez Arrested in ₱7.44 Billion Philippine Flood-Control Plunder Case
MANILA, Philippines - Former Philippine House Speaker Martin Romualdez has been arrested after the Sandiganbayan issued a warrant...
German AfD Wins Historic Saxony-Anhalt Election but Falls Short of Majority
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has won a historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt, becoming the largest political force in...
European Nations Advance Overseas Return Hub Plan
Germany, Austria - Greece, Denmark and the Netherlands have agreed to develop a joint model for return hubs outside...
U.S. Sanctions Turkish Bank Over Alleged Iran Financial Activity
The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned a Turkish investment bank and two subsidiaries over alleged financial links to...
Federal Judge Extends Block on Trump Mail Voting Requirements
U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani has extended a block on new mail-voting requirements linked to President Donald Trump’s...
Lindsay Clancy Jury Returns for Sixth Day of Deliberations
PLYMOUTH, Massachusetts - The jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial returned Thursday for a sixth day of deliberations after...
China Strengthens National Logistics Network as Supply-Chain Competition Intensifies
BEIJING, China - China is strengthening its national logistics network under a new 2030 development plan, seeking to...
Thailand and Singapore Strengthen Strategic Partnership Around Trade and Digital Economy
BANGKOK, Thailand - Thailand and Singapore are moving to deepen their economic partnership, with Prime Ministers Anutin Charnvirakul and...
U.S. and Australia Expand Pacific Security Cooperation as China’s Regional Role Grows
CANBERRA, Australia - The United States and Australia are expanding their engagement with Pacific Island countries as both...
