BEIJING: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Wednesday (Mar 1) hailed his country’s ties with Beijing ahead of a closely watched meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. The state visit to the Chinese capital by Lukashenko – a staunch ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin – comes after Beijing laidContinue Reading
The support will be lowered to 50 per cent for the second and third year of the CPF transition, and 25 per cent in the fourth year.Continue Reading
“SPY BALLOON” Similarly in doubt on the sidelines of the two-day G20 gathering in New Delhi was a meeting between Blinken and his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang. Blinken had a fiery encounter with top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi last month in Germany after the US shot down a suspected ChineseContinue Reading
Victims in crypto romance scams tend to be male and many of them are highly educated, said one cybersecurity expert.Continue Reading
The Iranian Islamic regime has been seriously challenged since the start of public protests last September. The government has sought to contain and suppress the protesters – even resorting to executions – but has been unable to stop them. There are continuing reports of mass demonstrations in various parts of the country, including in the […]Continue Reading
Employers will have to submit third-party verification proof for applicants with diploma-level qualifications and above.Continue Reading
SINGAPORE: Joseph Schooling on Wednesday (Mar 1) announced his withdrawal from the upcoming Southeast Asian Games, saying he was “not at the level” at which he expects to compete at the event. “After careful consideration with my team, I have decided to pull out of the SEA Games,” the swimmerContinue Reading
The arrest of former Delhi minister Manish Sisodia on corruption charges has set off a political storm.Continue Reading
COLOMBO: Sri Lankan workers went on strike on Wednesday (Mar 1) in defiance of a government ban to protest a rescue plan for the bankrupt island nation, forcing the closure of hospitals, banks and ports. President Ranil Wickremesinghe is facing a public backlash over steep tax hikes and spending cutsContinue Reading
China’s troubled relations with the United States is also likely to be in focus as the country’s top legislature convenes in Beijing.Continue Reading