The future of Putin’s popularity
Even as Russia intensifies its attacks on Ukraine, its military appears to be suffering setbacks – from mounting casualties to dwindling military supplies. The Group of Seven (G7) countries – the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom – convened an emergency meeting on October 11, 2022 and condemned Russia’s recent […]Continue Reading
China Covid: Rare protest against President Xi before party congress
The protest against President Xi came amid strict Covid measures that have also sparked anger online.Continue Reading
Comedian Nose’s Prayut gags find fans and foes
The latest standup show by comedian Udom “Nose” Taepanich is drawing mixed reactions, depending on which side of the political divide you stand on.Continue Reading
Tommy Thomas was not cut out to be AG, reads task force report
PETALING JAYA: Former attorney general (AG) Tan Sri Tommy Thomas lacked the experience to run the Attorney General’s Chambers and the only remedy he took to address its shortcomings was to appoint external lawyers, according to the recently declassified special task force report on the former AG’s book. Read full storyContinue Reading
Rare protest banners removed in Chinese capital
BEIJING: Beijing authorities removed rare banners of political protest from an overpass in the Chinese capital, according to images circulated widely on social media on Thursday (Oct 13), just days before the start of a twice-in-a-decade Communist Party congress. The banners bore several slogans, including a call for President XiContinue Reading
No surprise PAS is sticking with Perikatan, says Zahid
PETALING JAYA: It is no surprise that PAS is staying with Perikatan Nasional, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read full storyContinue Reading
US Federal Communications Commission set to ban approvals of new Huawei, ZTE equipment
WASHINGTON: The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to ban approvals of new telecommunications equipment from China’s Huawei Technologies and ZTE in the US on national security grounds, according to a document posted by the agency. FCC chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel last week circulated the proposed ban to theContinue Reading
Bursa down at the close, key index at lowest year-to-date
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia extended its downtrend at the close for the fourth consecutive day today with the benchmark index hitting a new year-to-date low as cautious investors offloaded shares. Read full storyContinue Reading
Man loses lawsuit against Tan Tock Seng Hospital and 3 doctors over his mother’s death
SINGAPORE: A man who sued Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) and three doctors over the death of his mother had his case dismissed by the High Court on Thursday (Oct 13). Justice Choo Han Teck found that the hospital and the doctors had not been negligent in their treatment ofContinue Reading
Tourism, businesses cheer as Taiwan reopens borders for international travel
Travel agencies have seen an uptick in bookings, and airlines are adding flights to accommodate the soaring demand to and from TaiwanContinue Reading