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A boiler explosion at a glue-making factory in eastern Pakistan kills 15 workers

The explosion took place at the industrial facility in Faisalabad, a city in Punjab province LAHORE, Pakistan: A boiler at a glue-making factory in eastern...

Anti-Zionist protesters chant ‘death to the IDF’ at New York City synagogue

Activists gather in Manhattan to demonstrate against event for immigration to Israel, chanting to ‘globalize the intifada’ and accosting Jews NEW YORK CITY — Anti-Zionist...

South Korean ferry with 267 on board stranded as rescue operation underway

South President Lee Jae Myung ordered a swift rescue of all on board to prevent casualties Authorities were deploying all possible resources in the rescue operation, the...

4 dead in migrant shipwreck off Libya, says Red Crescent

Around 33,000 migrants have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean since 2014 TRIPOLI: Libya’s Red Crescent said it took part in a major rescue...

Thousands of anti-graft protesters take to streets of Philippines capital for second day

The protest, which started on Sunday and drew over 600,000 people, will run until Tuesday Frustration over ineffective inquiries into irregularities in major infrastructure projects

Trump, like Biden before him, finds there’s no quick fix on inflation

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s problems with fixing the high cost of living might be giving voters a feeling of déjà vu. Just like the president who came before him, Trump is...

Tens of thousands rally in Manila over corruption scandal that implicates top Philippine officials

MANILA: Thousands gathered Sunday for the start of a three-day rally organized by a religious group in the Philippine capital to demand accountability over a flood-control corruption scandal that has implicated powerful...

Iran’s first woman orchestra conductor inspires

When Paniz Faryoussefi mounts the podium and reaches for her baton, she represents more than just the hope of a thrilling orchestral performance TEHRAN: When...

Bangladesh to hold referendum on democratic reforms on election day

DHAKA: Bangladesh will hold a referendum on a landmark democratic reform charter on the same day as its parliamentary election scheduled for February 2026, interim leader Mohammed Yunus said on Thursday.Yunus, the 85-year-old...

Iran wins six awards at Minsk International Film Festival “Listapad” 

TEHRAN – Iran won six awards at the 31st Minsk International Film Festival “Listapad,” which was held from October 31 to November 7, in Belarus. “The Catcher in the...