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Iran finishes runner-up in 2025 IIHF Women's Asia Cup

Iran defeated the UAE 4-1, India 5-1, Kyrgyzstan 6-0, and Malaysia 6-0 in the tournament, a report by Tehran Times said on Friday. The Iranian team participated in the event with youth team. The 2025 IIHF Women's Asia Cup is an international women’s …

Anti-fake news campaign triumphs at Asia Pacific Broadcasting+Awards

GMA Network Inc.’s Panata Kontra-Fake News initiative was awarded Best Multi-Platform Campaign at the Asia Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards, held at Crowne Plaza Changi Airport in Singapore. Launched on National Press Freedom Day 2024, Panata Kontra-Fake News …

SSFF & ASIA 2025 Save The Earth! The Minister Of The Environment Award Goes To Damji From Iran!

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) The SSFF & ASIA 2025 Environment Minister's Award goes to Iranian film, "Damji" by Director: Nazanin Chitsaz, which focuses on global warming and depicts a child collecting drops of wastewater and carrying them to a …

India, central Asian countries express interest in joint rare earths exploration

South Asian women unite for peace and security in regional dialogue

Kathmandu, June 6 Women leaders, activists, and policymakers from Nepal, Sri Lanka, India, and other South Asian countries gathered in Kathmandu for a landmark regional dialogue on “Women, Peace and Security: South Asian Experiences.” Held at the Himalaya …

The evolving threat of transnational organized crime in the Pacific region

Organized crime is quietly embedding itself across the Pacific, exploiting vulnerabilities in laws, governance and infrastructure. Once considered peripheral to the interests of global criminal syndicates, the Pacific islands now face mounting challenges …

Get cultured at Suwanee Asian Festival with performances, food and music

Special events to be held during the festival include a random dance challenge hosted by Doraville music store KPop Store in USA, traditional games inspired by the popular Netflix series “Squid Game,” a dragon dance and diablo (Chinese yo-yo) presented by …

Cathay Pacific resumes Rome flights as airline nears 100 global destinations

Cathay Pacific has launched its non-stop flight service between Hong Kong and Rome, marking the airline’s return to Italy’s capital as the Cathay Group approaches 100 passenger destinations worldwide. The new summer seasonal service is the fourth new …

Data centre demand surges amid AI boom in Asia

According to CBRE’s latest research, the rapidly growing demand for data centres in Asia Pacific is driven by the surge in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and cloud services. Figure 1: Estimated global data centre demand Source: McKinsey & Co., …

HSBC chair Tucker to return to Asia insurer AIA after overseeing bank overhaul

HSBC Holdings’ high-profile chairman Mark Tucker will return to the insurance sector as chair of Hong Kong-based AIA Group, after having presided over top management changes and navigated Sino-US tensions at the Asia-focused lender. Tucker will depart HSBC …

Middle East Crude-Benchmarks edge down after Saudi lowers July prices for Asian buyers

Middle East crude benchmarks Oman, Murban and Dubai edged down on Thursday, after Saudi Arabia lowered its July prices for Asian buyers following OPEC+’s output hike for a fourth month, although the price cut was smaller than expected. Saudi Arabia’s state …

At India-Central Asia Dialogue, Kyrgyzstan FM Kulubaev Bats For Deepening Interconnectedness

Bishkek/New Delhi: Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeenbek Kulubaev on Friday emphasised the importance of further deepening the interconnectedness of the states of the region, including through the opening of direct flights and the …

ASIA/SRI LANKA - Tourism is experiencing a robust recovery: the country sees the light at the end of the tunnel

Foto di Daniel Klein su Unsplash Colombo (Agenzia Fides) - "Tourism in Sri Lanka is experiencing a robust recovery. This is a benefit for the entire country: we are showing the beauty of our island. We see that the general trend in the country's …

Xinhua News | Upcoming China-South Asia Expo set to boost regional cooperation

PREVIEW: Wild race ahead as BCL Asia 2025 gets rolling

DUBAI (United Arab Emirates) - There's no denying that much of the focus will be on Al Riyadi as fans and pundits alike are on the lookout if they can defend their crown in the fast-approaching BCL Asia 2025. But eight other teams are out to demolish …

Carlos Yulo enters 5 apparatus finals in Artistic Gymnastics Asian Championships 2025

China shows coast guard capability to Pacific nations

The Chinese Coast Guard demonstrated the capabilities of one of its largest ships, used to enforce maritime law in the Taiwan Strait, to Pacific Island ministers last week. It is also actively involved in debates on the rules of high seas boarding, …

Visayan Electric wins Bronze at Asia Pacific Tambuli Awards 2025

Visayan Electric, the country’s second-largest electric distribution utility, won the Bronze Award for Leaders for Sustainability and Corporate Purpose in the Care for the Environment category at the Asia Pacific Tambuli Awards 2025 for its Cebu A-Park …

10 million tourists picked this Asian paradise over Thailand in 2025

Malaysia received 10.1 million foreign arrivals in the first quarter of this year, making it the most visited country in Southeast Asia, thanks to its visa relaxation policies. According to a report by VN Express, Thailand, which held the champion title …

News Release – Nine Men at Waiawa Correctional Facility Earn Kapiʻolani Community College Culinary Arts Certificates

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMALU KALAIMA A HOʻOPONOPONO OLA   TOMMY JOHNSON DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE     NINE MEN AT WAIAWA CORRECTIONAL …

4Kira4Dads 'Dads Got Something to Say' Capitol Hill Advocacy Days Spotlighting Fathers’ Role in Maternal Health Movement

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In honor of Father’s Day and in service of its mission to eliminate preventable maternal deaths, 4Kira4Moms proudly announces the 4Kira4Dads ”Dads Got Something to Say” Advocacy Days, …

A Powerful New Saga Unfolds: 'The Emperor of California' by Lee R. Brand

"The Emperor of California" by Lee R. Brand invites readers on an unforgettable journey where power, prophecy, and political intrigue collide. FRESNO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The Emperor of …

Policy Pathways Launches 'Uncounted': A National Civilian-Driven In-Custody Death Reporting Database

Accountability Begins With A Count. RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark step toward justice and transparency in the American criminal legal system, Policy Pathways, Inc., has launched Uncounted—the …

Office of the Governor — News Release — Gov. Green Releases Intent-to-Veto List

STATE OF HAWAIʻI  KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI    JOSH GREEN, M.D.  GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA    GOVERNOR GREEN RELEASES INTENT-TO-VETO LIST  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2025 HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., today informed legislative leaders and stakeholders …

Higher Ed Coalition Urges Trump Administration to Immediately Reverse Actions on Intl. Student Visas

The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges has joined leading higher education organizations to reverse actions on intl. student visas. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association …

VETCOMM US CEO Kate Monroe Honored with Veteran Media Advocate Award at Military & Veterans Entertainment Awards Gala

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kate Monroe, CEO and founder of VETCOMM US, has been recognized for her outstanding advocacy and media leadership with the "Veterans Media Advocate" Award at the …

MoonPay Secures BitLicense, Expanding Crypto Access in New York State

Regulatory Milestone Strengthens MoonPay’s Commitment to Secure and Accessible Crypto Services NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MoonPay, a global cryptocurrency on-ramp and payments leader, has secured the …

Blake Hunter Yagman Joins Spiro Harrison & Nelson as Partner

Top Boutique Law Firm Adds Leading Antitrust and Data Privacy Attorney to its Growing Practice RED BANK, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spiro Harrison & Nelson is pleased to announce that Blake Hunter Yagman, …

Americans Regain Spending Confidence as Business Caution Grows, According to Prosper Insights and the Federal Reserve

Latest Prosper Monthly Consumer Survey reveals that while Americans remain concerned about the job market, their day-to-day spending attitudes are stabilizing WORTHINGTON, OH, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New research from …

LKICORP® Global Icon Luke Kriger to expand across USA Territories

Kriger Confident in largest Investment amid Economic Challenges PITTSBURGH , PA, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The technological landscape is about to witness a significant shift as LKICORP®, under the Corporate leadership of …

Louisiana Man Pleads Guilty to $3.8 Million Durable Medical Equipment Fraud Scheme

A Louisiana man pleaded guilty today in connection with a five-year scheme to submit millions of dollars in fraudulent claims to Medicare for expensive and medically unnecessary medical equipment. According to court documents, Michael L. Riggins, 62, of …

Department Files Civil Forfeiture Complaint Against Over $7.74M Laundered on Behalf of the North Korean Government

The Department of Justice filed a civil forfeiture complaint today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging that North Korean information technology (IT) workers obtained illegal employment and amassed millions in cryptocurrency for …

Final of 14 Individuals Sentenced for Dog Fighting

Following a final sentencing hearing today, all 14 defendants convicted in a large-scale federal dog fighting case in Albany, Georgia, have been sentenced to a total of 343 months in prison for dog fighting and other charges. “Dog fighting is an odious …

The Justice Department, Texas Reach Agreement to End In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens

WASHINGTON – U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released the following statements after a federal judge formally enjoined Texas from providing in-state tuition for illegal aliens. "The Justice Department commends …

Justice Department Launches Investigation into Rhode Island for Race-Based Employment Preferences in Violation of Title ...

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division has opened an investigation into the State of Rhode Island (“Rhode Island”) concerning potential race-based discrimination in state employment practices. The state of Rhode Island mandates state agencies set …

Federal Jury Convicts Pakistani Weapons Smuggler of Transporting Iranian Advanced Conventional Weapons Destined for the ...

A federal jury convicted a Pakistani national today on charges related to smuggling Iranian-made advanced conventional weaponry destined for the Houthis in Yemen and threatening multiple witnesses. According to court records and evidence presented at trial …

Five Highs Gang Members Convicted by Jury of RICO Conspiracy, Drug Trafficking, and Firearms Offenses

Following a three-week trial, a federal jury in Minneapolis convicted five Minnesota men today for their involvement in the Highs — a violent Minneapolis street gang — and in gang-related murders, shootings, and narcotics distribution. According to court …

Gang Member Convicted by Jury for his Part in Murder

Following a one-week trial, a federal jury in Memphis convicted a member of the Unknown Vice Lords (UVL) — a violent street gang in Memphis — for his involvement in a gang-related murder, after deliberating for less than an hour. According to court …

Rhode Island Man Sentenced for Setting Fires Around the Exterior of a Church and Assaulting Federal Officers

Kevin Colantonio, 36, pleaded guilty in February 2025 to malicious damage by means of fire, obstruction of free exercise of religious beliefs, and two counts of assault on a federal officer. He was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Court Chief Judge …