KABUL: A blast that tore through a Kabul mosque during evening prayers on Wednesday (Aug 17) killed 21 people, Kabul police said on Thursday. Police spokesperson Khalid Zadran said that another 33 people had been injured in the blast. Witnesses had told Reuters the powerful explosion was heard in aContinue Reading
PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s lead defence counsel Hisyam Teh Poh Teik says he will file fresh submissions to defend the former prime minister in his final appeal against his conviction and sentence in the SRC International case. Read full storyContinue Reading
PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s lead defence counsel Hisyam Teh Poh Teik says he will file fresh submissions to defend the former prime minister in his final appeal against his conviction in the SRC International case. Read full storyContinue Reading
SHANGHAI/BEIJING: China’s banking regulator is scrutinising property sector loan portfolios of some local and foreign lenders to assess systemic risks, sources with knowledge of the matter said, as the real estate sector’s debt crisis worsens. Read full storyContinue Reading
BEIJING: China firmly opposes trade talks between the United States and Taiwan and says it will take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard its sovereignty, security and development interests, the commerce ministry said on Thursday (Aug 18). Taiwan and the US have said they will start trade talks under aContinue Reading
SINGAPORE: Oil prices were little changed on Thursday as investors grappled with falling stockpiles in the United States, rising output from Russia and worries about a potential global recession. Read full storyContinue Reading
Those who submit their applications late will risk not being able to collect their passports in time for their travels, said ICA. Continue Reading
KUALA LUMPUR: Proton and smart Automobile Co Ltd (smart) has formalised a deal following the signing of a General Distributorship Agreement (GDA) today, which will see the national car maker launching the first model by the fourth quarter of 2023. Read full storyContinue Reading
HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnam’s government has ordered technology firms to store their users’ data locally and set up local offices, its latest move to tighten cybersecurity rules. Read full storyContinue Reading
REMBAU: The Health Ministry will implement a zero-bullying policy at all its offices and facilities after 20% of respondents to a survey said it occurred, says Khairy Jamaluddin. Read full storyContinue Reading