Asia and the Middle East
Fethullah Gulen, Influential Turkish Cleric and Erdogan Rival, Dies in U.S. at Age 83
Fethullah Gulen’s influence and alleged involvement in the coup led to widespread unpopularity towards him, extending even beyond governmental structures.
Istanbul, Turkey – Fethullah Gulen, the Muslim cleric accused by Turkey of orchestrating a failed coup in 2016, has … Continue Reading
Prabowo Subianto Sworn in as Indonesia’s New President, Eyes Global Prominence
Prabowo Subianto Sworn in as New President, Eyes Global Prominence And Signals Ambitious Agenda Amid Concerns Over Human Rights Legacy and Economic Growth Challenges
JAKARTA, INDONESIA- Former general Prabowo Subianto was sworn in as Indonesia’s new president on Sunday after … Continue Reading
North Korea Mobilizes 1.4 Million Young Citizens for “Holy War” Amid Rising Tensions with South Korea
North Korea’s 1.4 Million Youth Take Center Stage in ‘Holy War’ Call as Pyongyang Threatens South Korea with Annihilation
On October 16, 2024, North Korea announced the mobilisation of 1.4 million young citizens, rallying them for what the regime describes … Continue Reading
Canada Expels Top Indian Diplomat Over Sikh Activist’s Assassination, Escalating Diplomatic Clash
Canada Accuses Indian Diplomats of Espionage and Threats Against Sikh Activist’s Amid Growing Tensions
In a rapidly intensifying diplomatic standoff, Canada has expelled India’s top diplomat and five others, accusing them of involvement in the 2023 assassination of a Sikh … Continue Reading
Joshua vs. Dubois Rematch Confirmed: Riyadh to Host Heavyweight Clash
Heavyweight Showdown Set for Riyadh Season as Joshua Seeks Rematch Against Dubois in February 2025
The long-awaited rematch between heavyweight champions Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois has been confirmed for February 2025, with Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, set to be the … Continue Reading
China Deploys Warships and Jets Around Taiwan in Warning to Separatists
Military drills involving warships, planes and jets signal escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait as Beijing responds to Taiwan’s defiance and U.S. calls for restraint.
China launched a major military exercise around Taiwan on Monday, deploying planes, warships, and an … Continue Reading
Thousands of North Korean Soldiers Could Join Ukraine War by Year-End After Training in Russia
North Korean Soldiers Supporting Russia Reportedly Sent in Ukraine, Raising Concerns Over Foreign Military Involvement
Several thousand North Korean soldiers are undergoing military training in Russia, with reports suggesting they could be deployed to Ukraine’s front lines by the end … Continue Reading
Japanese Atomic Bomb Survivors Awarded 2024 Nobel Peace Prize
Japan’s Nihon Hidankyo Honored for Lifelong Advocacy Against Nuclear Weapons Amid Global Tensions
The Japanese group Nihon Hidankyo, comprising survivors of the 1945 atomic bombings, has won the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to abolish nuclear weapons. Known … Continue Reading
Indian Parents Win Legal Battle to Use Dead Son’s Frozen Sperm To Have Grandchild
Delhi High Court grants parents right to use deceased son’s frozen sperm for surrogacy After They Won The Case, setting Rule For posthumous reproduction laws
In a landmark case in India, a grieving couple has secured the right to use … Continue Reading
India Mourns as Business Titan, Ratan Tata, Passes Away
Ratan Tata was born in 1937 in Mumbai into a Parsi family, a community known for its substantial influence in the city’s business sector during the British colonial era.
Mumbai, India – A Sea of mourners flooded in Mumbai, India’s … Continue Reading