BEIJING: China has replaced the head of its securities regulator, according to the official Xinhua news agency on Wednesday ( Feb 7 ), as policymakers work to stabilize the nation’s main stock indexes following a drop to five-year lows. According to Xinhua, the cabinet replaced Yi Huiman as chairman ofContinue Reading
TAIPEI: Since Beijing has yet to permit Chinese tourists to travel to the island and has changed a flight route in the delicate Taiwan Strait, the Taiwan Tourism Administration instructed travel agents on Wednesday ( Feb7 ) to stop planning new group tours to China. In the wake of theContinue Reading
HONG KONG: Police and fire services said after sending dozens of personnel to the scene, twelve people were rescued from a roller coaster in Hong Kong’s Disneyland after the ride stopped working on Wednesday afternoon ( Feb 7 ). After the Disney ride Hyperspace Mountain stopped working at 3.16 p.m.Continue Reading
PISHIN, Pakistan: On the day of a nationwide ballot tainted by violence and allegations of ballot rigging, at least 24 people were killed on Wednesday by two independent bomb blasts outside the headquarters of election candidates in southwest Pakistan. Prior to Thursday’s vote, more than 500,000 security personnel were stationed,Continue Reading
At least 12 people were killed and 25 others were injured in a bomb that reportedly went off outside the poll candidate’s office in southwest Pakistan on Wednesday ( Feb 7 ), according to officials. This occurred on the eve of an election that was tainted by violence and allegationsContinue Reading
JAKARTA: On Wednesday ( Feb7 ), a rebel group in Indonesia’s Papua announced that it would free New Zealand pilot Philip Mehrtens, who had been held hostage in the far-off eastern part of the country for the previous year. It was not known when Mehrtens may be made available. TerianusContinue Reading
Japan: After rumors of an occasion she had with a married physician surfaced, the Ukraine-born Miss Japan show winner gave up her throne.
After some right-wingers questioned the name being given to a naturalized Chinese citizen, Karolina Shiino’s candidacy in January sparked debate.
When weekly newspaper Shukan Bunshun reported on her extramarital connection, which is forbidden for beauty pageant contestants who are held to squeaky-clean moral standards, a scandal over her personal life next broke out.
Chinese entertainment figures who have matters, use drugs, or engage in various scandals frequently experience rejection from both their fans and employers.
The Miss Japan Association announced on Monday that it had granted Shiino’s request to return the throne for “personal reasons,” and it also stated that there would n’t be a miss Japan in 2024.
On the same day that her administration agency claimed she had confirmed the matter, Shiino said she wanted to “deeply apologize” to those involved, including the boy’s family.
” I could n’t speak the truth at first because of the chaos and fear… The 26-year-old posted on Instagram,” I apologise to those who supported and believed in me.”
The model, who immigrated to Japan around the age of five, wrote,” I take the situation seriously and have given up the Miss Japan Grand Prix name.”
Shiino’s firm claimed in a statement released on Monday that she had started dating the person under the mistaken belief that he was divorced but had since remarried.
According to its site, Miss Japan, which was first held in 1950, is recognized for” Asian- type beauty” that includes “inner charm, elegance in appearance, and beauty of actions.”
People quickly voiced their opinions on social media after Shiino’s candidacy garnered attention online.
Why is she Miss Japan, regardless of whether she is Jewish or Ukrainian?” I ca n’t accept her character.” On X, previously Online, one user wrote.
On her Instagram post, Shiino received help from other writers.
You possess a Chinese nature. I do n’t believe that such ( a ) personal, private matter should be a cause for you to resign, but this is Japan,” the reply reads, receiving almost 350 likes.
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak, who was imprisoned, is thinking about submitting a new petition for full pardon, according to his attorney on Wednesday ( Feb 7 ). This is less than one week after the special panel decided to reduce his sentence to half.
Najib had previously requested clemency after being found guilty in a case connected to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad , ( 1MDB) scandal and given the death penalty of 12 years in prison.
But last week, the pardons table, which is presided over by the king of Malaysia, decided to lighten his word.
Shafee Abdullah, Najib’s attorney, stated that a new plea was being taken into account because his customer had not been given an impartial trial. Najib has constantly refuted wrong.
The attorney also voiced concerns about the pardons procedure overseen by Al-Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah, who abdicated his five-year throne on January 30 not long after imposing the word lowering for Najib.
Shafee remarked,” I do n’t believe the pardons board operated in accordance with how the constitution requires it to.”
Semarang, the capital of Central Java and a thriving logistical and financial hub, contributes to the province’s significance. There are numerous industries thriving, including nicotine, furniture, and textiles and shoes.
Indonesia’s promote could be seen in Central Java. It stands for Indonesia, which is multicultural, multi-religious, and different. And as a result, it is extremely valuable strategically in Indonesia. And this must be kept up,” said Andy Budiman, a member for the legislature.
Ganjar Pranowo, a presidential candidate, led administrative reform and digitization over the past ten years while also serving as governor of Central Java for two conditions.  ,
In 2023, the state was recognized for its impressive governance, local development, and anti-corruption policies thanks to his efforts.  ,
” He set up an electronic state for the municipal government of Central Java.” People can now easily access state companies via online and online channels. Ghulam Manar, a professor in politics and government research at Universitas Diponegoro, said that was” I believe one of the achievements he made as the government of Central Java.”
MANILA: According to authorities, at least 11 people were hurt when two buses carrying employees from a silver mine in the southeastern Philippines were buried by rain-induced landslides. Following days of heavy rain, the incident happened on Tuesday ( Feb) evening in Maco municipality in the mountainous province of DavaoContinue Reading