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U.S. hopes Pakistan cooperates with India against Pakistan-based militants, Vance says

US hopes Pakistan 'to the extent that they're responsible' cooperates with India as Washington held talks with both countries in recent days

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From Tokyo to Los Angeles, workers observe May Day with marches and demonstrations

“For our children to be able to live with hope, the rights of workers must be recognised,” said a member of a mothers’ group in Tokyo

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Singapore GE2025: Global tensions, economic worries and cost of living to shape voter sentiment

As Singapore heads into a pivotal general election on 3 May, analysts say global instability and rising domestic concerns could influence the outcome — though t...

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Pakistan says intelligence suggests Indian military action likely soon

India objects to firing from Pakistan in talks between top military officers amid small arms attacks reported along the border of both nations

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South Korea's acting leader Han set to resign before presidential run

Han is expected to address the nation upon his resignation on Thursday afternoon and formally announce his candidacy on Friday for the June 3 election

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US Senate rejects bill to rein in Trump tariffs as economy contracts

But the 49-49 vote fell short of the simple majority needed to pass the resolution and send it on to the House of Representatives

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Singapore GE2025: Parties intensify final campaign push as voters grapple with key issues

Physical rallies return as election fever builds across island; cost of living, housing and job security dominate discourse

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China publishes white paper defending Covid-19 response and position on virus origins

The findings “ruled out the possibility of Wuhan being the natural origin of SARS-CoV-2, and concluded that a Wuhan lab leak is extremely unlikely

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Russians fighting more intensely despite ceasefire talk, Ukrainian commander says

Despite loud statements about readiness to cease fire for the May holidays, the occupiers (Russian forces) have significantly increased the intensity of combat...

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Chinese navy patrols South China Sea, says Philippines creating 'disturbances'

More than 14,000 Filipino and U.S. soldiers are participating in joint exercises which run from April 21 through May 9 for a "full battle test" in the face of s...

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Trump eases auto tariffs burden as Lutnick touts first foreign trade deal

American and global companies are increasingly sounding the alarm about the tariffs' effects on their ability to plan

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Disagreements over UN reform hinder joint declaration

Foreign ministers expressed "serious concern at the prospect of a fragmented global economy and the weakening of multilateralism

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Global South must lead reform of global cooperation - Foreign Minister

Mohamad Hasan urges Global South nations to take a more assertive role in shaping a fairer, multilateral world order, calling for deeper collaboration in trade,...