Govt, BRN sign roadmap to peace
The most recent dialogue between the government and Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu-Patani (BRN), which took place in Malaysia yesterday, has resulted in an agreement to develop a Joint Comprehensive Plan towards Peace, which is meant to help usher in peace in the South.Continue Reading
Kanokwan banned by court
The Supreme Court has found former deputy education minister Kanokwan Vilawan guilty of committing a serious violation of ethics in connection with a land scandal, as alleged by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).Continue Reading
Canada says it thwarted recent air, maritime surveillance attempts by China
OTTAWA: Canada is aware of recent air and maritime surveillance attempts by China and has thwarted such efforts since last year, the Canadian defence ministry said on Wednesday (Feb 22), after a newspaper reported Chinese floating devices were found in the Arctic in autumn. The discovery of a suspected ChineseContinue Reading
Harry Styles downed a ‘shoey’ – a divisive Australian trend
Australians have mixed feelings on the shoey – the stunt of drinking from a used shoe in celebration.Continue Reading
Two dead, more than 50 missing in China mine collapse
BEIJING: At least two people were killed and more than 50 are missing, state media reported, after an apparent collapse at a coal mine in northern China’s Inner Mongolia region on Wednesday (Feb 22). State broadcaster CCTV said a collapse occurred at a mine in the western part of theContinue Reading
Search and rescue mission launched after coal mine collapses in China
Chinese state news agency Xinhua is reporting that one person has been rescued alive so far.Continue Reading
Ukraine war: China’s claim to neutrality fades with Moscow visit
Beijing sees the Kremlin’s war as serving a useful geopolitical purpose by confronting US influence.Continue Reading
Pakistan to cut government expenses by 15% in austerity drive
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government will cut back allowances and travel expenses of ministers and advisers as part of an austerity drive that will save it 200 billion rupees (US$766 million) a year, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday. The belt tightening comes as Islamabad – which is facing a balanceContinue Reading
Russia-China ties key to ‘stabilise international situation’: Putin
“With the Russian side, we are ready to strengthen our strategic partnership and our in-depth cooperation” Wang Yi told Putin, according to a Russian translation of his statement. China’s top diplomat insisted the partnership between the two countries was “not directed against any third country and does not give inContinue Reading
SIA delivers strong Q3 results but analysts warn of challenges like rising competition, high fuel prices
This could mean “limited” upside to SIA’s share prices, analysts said.Continue Reading