TikTok fined 540-M euros for data transfers to China

LONDON – TikTok has been hit with a 530 million euros (USD601 million) fine by Irish data…

English media highlight 3 frontrunners for next Pope

MOSCOW – English-language media outlets have identified three leading contenders to succeed Pope Francis, highlighting Cardinals Pietro…

UAE condemns car-ramming attack in Vancouver, Canada

ABU DHABI – The United Arab Emirates has condemned the car-ramming attack that took place during a…

US approves possible sale of training helicopters to PH

WASHINGTON – The US State Department has approved the possible sale of TH-73A training helicopters and support…

Japan posts record decline in population

ANKARA – Japan’s already dwindling population has posted its largest annual decline on record, falling by 898,000…

SoKor Court upholds Yoon’s impeachment

SEOUL – The South Korean Constitutional Court has unanimously upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol…

US’ Asian allies, rivals criticize new tariffs, vow to respond

KARACHI, Pakistan – The US’ Asian trading partners reacted sharply Thursday to US President Donald Trump’s announcement…

Canada launches counter auto tariffs against US

OTTAWA – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced  Canada will be responding by matching the U.S.…

Search, rescue efforts continue 1 week after Myanmar quakes

ISTANBUL – Search and rescue efforts remained underway Friday, one week after powerful earthquakes devastated central Myanmar,…

World Bank: Air pollution kills some 5.7 million people yearly

ISTANBUL – The World Bank said air pollution claims the lives of around 5.7 million people each…