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For Shi’ite pilgrims in Iraq’s deserts, suffering strengthens faith
KARBALA, Iraq (Reuters) -Majid al-Kareem is poorly equipped for his 500 km pilgrimage by foot through the scorching deserts of southern Iraq. He wears sandals and black clothes that absorb […]
Durian diplomacy: China welcomes Cambodia’s first direct air shipments of fruit
But Cambodian exporters face serious challenges in the market, according to industry insiders Read full story Date: 15 August, 2025 3:02 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Why are there more fights on Hong Kong flights? Conditions, social media blamed
Cramped airline seats, narrow space and lack of legroom are just some of the factors affecting stressed-out passengers Read full story Date: 15 August, 2025 3:02 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Indonesia to crack down on illegal exploitation of resources, president says
JAKARTA (Reuters) -Indonesia will launch a broader crackdown on the illegal exploitation of natural resources after a survey of palm plantations found that 3.7 million hectares (14,300 square miles) had […]
No consensus on binding plastic treaty at talks in Geneva, delegates say
GENEVA (Reuters) -No consensus was reached during talks in Geneva on the world’s first legally binding treaty to tackle plastic pollution, according to delegates. Read full story Date: 15 August, […]
Trump and Putin to spar Ukraine peace and arms control at Alaska summit
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin hold talks in Alaska on Friday, with the U.S. president’s hopes of sealing a ceasefire agreement on Ukraine uncertain but with a last […]
New Zealand’s population exodus hits 13-year high as economy worsens
SYDNEY (Reuters) -New Zealand citizens leaving the country have hit the highest levels in 13 years, with more than a third of those emigrating aged under 30 years as unemployment […]
Russian Duma speaker Volodin meets North Korea’s Kim in Pyongyang
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during an official visit to Pyongyang, the Russian parliament said on Thursday. Read full […]
South Korea’s Lee to restore pact halting military activity on North Korean border
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea will seek to resume inter-Korean cooperation and intends to restore an agreement to suspend military activity along the border with North Korea, President Lee Jae Myung […]
U.S. stocks close mixed on hot wholesale inflation
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) — U.S. stocks ended mixed on Thursday, as investors once again bought the dip despite a disappointing wholesale inflation report. Read full story Date: 15 […]