Philippines shuts schools, govt offices as storm hits

MANILA: Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr announced a two-day closure associated with government offices and public schools in the capital region and several other provinces upon Tuesday (Aug 23) after tropical storm Ma-On made landfall, getting heavy rain. With wind gusts of up to 110kmh, the particular storm intensified asContinue Reading

Najib to serve 12-year jail sentence after failing in final bid to overturn guilty verdict in 1MDB-linked case

The particular prosecution had wrapped up their submissions on Aug nineteen, with the prosecutor telling the court the fact that combined roles played by Najib enabled him to implement his plan associated with benefitting from SRC International funds. The apex court had last week denied Mr Teh’s request to dischargeContinue Reading

Japan weighs relaxing border rules on COVID-19: Report

TOKYO: Japan may lift requirements for pre-departure COVID-19 tests for vacationers and raise every day caps on entrants, domestic media have got reported. Japan has some of the strictest pandemic border measures among major economies, requiring travellers to present a negative coronavirus test taken within 72 hours of departure. TheContinue Reading

Pakistan PM visits Qatar seeking trade and investment

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif travelled to Qatar on Wednesday (Aug 23) within the hope of generating industry and investment just for his cash-strapped nation, his office plus aides said. “I may highlight the exciting expense opportunities in Pakistan’s various sectors such as renewable energy, food safety, industrial andContinue Reading