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Metro

EU Council Imposes Sanctions on Individuals and Entities Accused of Destabilizing Moldova

The European Union Council imposed sanctions on seven individuals and three entities accused of destabilizing Moldova. These measures target close associates of Ilan...

Politics

House Approves Trump’s $9 Billion Cut to Public Broadcasting and Foreign Aid

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved President Donald Trump’s proposal to cut $9 billion from public broadcasting and foreign aid programs. The...

Economy

Malaysia’s economy grew 4.5% year-on-year in Q2 2025, driven by strong domestic consumption and steady manufacturing

Malaysia’s economy expanded by 4.5% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, maintaining the growth rate from the previous quarter. This performance was...

World

UK government plans to lower voting age to 16 in all elections, aligning with Scotland and Wales, aiming to boost democratic engagement.

The British government has announced plans to lower the voting age to 16 for all UK elections, aiming to modernize the democratic system...

Metro

UK government auditor questions MoD disclosures of Afghan data leak

The UK’s National Audit Office (NAO) has raised significant concerns regarding the Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) handling of a major data breach that...

World

Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has initiated its first oil exploration tender since 2011

Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has initiated its first oil exploration tender since 2008, aiming to attract international companies to boost production and...

Economy

Lesotho’s textile industry faces collapse as U.S. imposes 50% tariffs, threatening 40,000 jobs

Lesotho’s textile industry, a cornerstone of its economy, is facing an unprecedented crisis following the United States’ imposition of a 50% tariff on...

World

Lebanon’s central bank bans interactions with Hezbollah’s financial arm

Lebanon’s central bank has issued a directive prohibiting all licensed financial institutions from engaging in any direct or indirect transactions with Al-Qard Al-Hassan,...

Metro

Laos and South Korea Sign Agreement to Expand Seasonal Worker Program

In July 2025, Laos and South Korea expanded their bilateral cooperation by agreeing to dispatch Lao workers to Incheon city under a seasonal...

World

Trump administration orders 2,000 National Guard troops to leave LA, some will remain

The Pentagon has announced the withdrawal of 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles, reducing the federal military presence in the city to...