People in Malaysia advised to limit time outdoors, wear masks amid hot weather and haze
KUALA LUMPUR: In light of the hot weather and haze simultaneously affecting the country, Malaysia’s Health Minister Zaliha Mustafa has advised the public to limit their time outdoors and to mask up. Dr Zaliha also advised the public to limit vigorous physical activity during the hot and hazy season asContinue Reading
Woman found dead in car parked at petrol station
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A deceased woman found in a car parked at a petrol station in Si Khiu district on Tuesday night is believed to have been dead for at least five days.Continue Reading
India to overtake China as most populous country
India is expected to have 2.9 million more people than its neighbour by mid-2023, according to UN data.Continue Reading
New Zealand cat killing competition for children axed after backlash
Organisers said the fundraising event for a local school had been aimed at protecting native birds.Continue Reading
‘Profit from the coup’: Myanmar ethnic rebels welcome pro-democracy fighters
“ANOTHER WAY TO FIGHT” At a camp at a hidden location, trainees scrambled over an obstacle course and waded single file through a river, AK-47 and M-22 rifles at the ready, listening for the sounds of an imaginary enemy. Mai Naing Aung Kyar, 24, joined the TNLA after the coupContinue Reading
Man wanted for killing, burying bank manager
Police are on the hunt for a man accused of killing and burying a 53-year-old bank manager in Nonthaburi province.Continue Reading
Bhumjaithai opposes World Cannabis Day activities
The Bhumjaithai Party says it objects to any activities to mark World Cannabis Day on Thursday, warning that it is still illegal to smoke cannabis in public places.Continue Reading
Girlfriend denies involvement in ransom of wealthy Chinese man
A former beauty contestant charged over the abduction and a ransom of her wealthy Chinese boyfriend has denied any involvement, but police say they have firm evidence against her.Continue Reading
Japan’s March visitors at post-COVID high, lured by cherry blossoms
TOKYO: Visitors to Japan surged in March to their highest after the COVID-19 pandemic, official data showed on Wednesday (Apr 19), with overseas tourists flocking to see the nation’s famous cherry blossoms for the first time in four years as travel curbs eased. The number of foreign visitors for businessContinue Reading
Erdogan’s dangerous re-election gambit
The United States dodged a bullet this month when Turkey failed to assassinate one of Washington’s key allies in its fight against Islamic State (ISIS). Had the Turkish drone hit its mark – Mazloum Abdi, head of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) – three US military members escorting Abdi would likely have died alongside him, sparking one of […]Continue Reading