“GREAT POWER RIVALRIES” Bhutto Zardari, the Oxford-educated 34-year-old scion of a preeminent political dynasty, took office five months ago amid political turbulence in Pakistan after a no-confidence vote in former prime minister Imran Khan. The strife comes as Pakistan is ravaged by floods that have submerged one-third of the country,Continue Reading
“The road to Chengdu was indeed bumpy or a roller-coaster ride,” Steve Dainton said. The competition was pushed back once because of an upsurge in coronavirus cases driven by the Omicron variant at the beginning of the year. Then, with under a month to go, the southwestern city of ChengduContinue Reading
SINGAPORE: A total of 245 associated domains associated with 30 illegal streaming sites that provided pirated content including premium sports and drama are now blocked in Singapore, the Asia Video Industry Association’s Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) said on Wednesday (Sep 28) in response to CNA’s queries. This comes after the coalition saidContinue Reading
PETALING JAYA: The global aviation industry has to look beyond the impact of the pandemic and forge new strategies for the industry, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. Read full storyContinue Reading
TSENGEL and HVOD – In a distant and violent past, Mongolians were once Asia’s most feared warriors, trampling the world under the hooves of their ponies, sacking cities and driving their enemies before them. In the gentler days of the 21st century, the great khans and their fearsome cavalry armies are long gone, but Mongolia’s […]
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HONG KONG: Asia-focused insurer AIA Group Ltd said on Wednesday (Sep 28) that it has agreed to buy MediCard, which provides healthcare services in the Philippines, to expand in one of the fastest-growing healthcare markets in the region. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals, the insurer said in aContinue Reading
KANCHANABURI: Ninety-five Myanmar migrants were arrested by Thai authorities after they illegally crossed the border into this western border province on Wednesday morning.Continue Reading
PUTRAJAYA: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) has detected the sale of Touch ‘n Go (TnG) Near-Field Communication (NFC) cards on online market platforms at exorbitant prices. Read full storyContinue Reading
SINGAPORE: On Wednesday (Sep 28), the Singapore Police Force (SPF) was informed of a bomb threat on board Singapore Airlines flight SQ33, travelling from San Francisco to Singapore. A passenger was reported to have assaulted a cabin crew member, claiming he had a bomb in his carry-on bag. He was restrainedContinue Reading
When PayDirect is disabled, fares will be deducted directly from the TNG card instead of the user’s ewallet. Read full storyContinue Reading