ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan will be formally indicted on a contempt of court charge later this month after judges on Thursday (Sep 8) rejected his explanation and “regrets” for comments he made about a magistrate, state media reported. The ruling is the latest twist in months of politicalContinue Reading
If buildings had not been allowed to be constructed along rivers, the impact could have been less catastrophic, said one expert.Continue Reading
BHAN SYEDABAD, Pakistan: People were building barriers on Thursday (Sep 8) in some parts of Pakistan to hold back rising waters that have engulfed nearly a third of the country after weeks of rain, while officials said 12 more deaths took the toll to 1,355. Hundreds of thousands have beenContinue Reading
Khaliqyar Ahmadzai, the provincial head of information and culture, told AFP five schools had reopened, without offering an explanation. “A few days ago female students approached the principals of five schools demanding that their schools be reopened,” he said. “Since then, classes have resumed and these schools are now functioning.”Continue Reading
India and Japan will deepen cooperation on defence, with India inviting investment by Japanese companies and plans for joint military exercises involving their air forces, the two sides said on Thursday (Sep 8). Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held talks in Tokyo with his Japanese counterpart, Yasukazu Hamada, ahead ofContinue Reading
Although face masks are no longer mandatory in Malaysia, many in Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur are continuing to take precautions.
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HONG KONG: Hong Kong will include children aged five and above in its COVID-19 vaccine pass scheme from the end of September, the government said on Thursday (Sep 9), as authorities try to boost inoculation levels there. People aged 12 and above currently need to show proof of vaccination toContinue Reading
MANILA: The Philippine senate launched an investigation on Thursday (Sep 8) to identify culprits behind large-scale phishing scams where millions of text messages have been sent to mobile users to try and steal passwords for fraudulent transactions. The country’s two biggest telecoms providers have said they blocked more than 1Continue Reading
ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan said he “regrets” comments he made about a magistrate in a rally speech, but stopped short of a full apology ahead of a court appearance on Thursday (Sep 8) where he faces a contempt hearing. The hearing is the latest twist in monthsContinue Reading
TAIPEI: A representative from Taiwan will attend the state funeral of slain former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe this month, but the government is still discussing whom to send, the Taiwanese foreign ministry said on Thursday. Abe, the longest-serving leader in modern Japan, was fatally shot at close range duringContinue Reading