Raisi causing more economic problems than he’s fixing
One year since conservative cleric Ebrahim Raisi rose to the presidency, his campaign promises to shield the Iranian economy from sanctions and lift it to new heights have gone wholly unfulfilled. As street protests against the dire state of the economy spread across the country, political stability is being put to a potential make-or-break test […]
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China warns Yangtze drought could last until September as it races to protect harvests
SHANGHAI: China’s water ministry warned that severe drought conditions in the upper and middle reaches of the Yangtze river could last well into September as local governments race to find new supply sources and irrigate crops ahead of the autumn harvest. A severe heatwave across the basin of China’s longestContinue Reading
Actor, National Artist Sombat Metanee dies aged 85
Legendary actor and National Artist Sombat “Ad” Metanee has died in his sleep at his Bangkok home at the age of 85 years.Continue Reading
China risks miscalculation with pressure on Taiwan, US says
TAIPEI/BEIJING: China’s efforts to coerce and challenge Taiwan risk miscalculation and its pressure advertising campaign will most likely continue, Daniel Kritenbrink, the top US diplomat for Eastern Asia, said on Wednesday (Aug 17). Cina, which claims Taiwan as its territory, has been carrying out war video games and military exercisesContinue Reading
Korean actress Gong Hyo-jin to marry singer Kevin Oh in October
Their relationship was revealed earlier this year. They had apparently been dating for two years. Read full storyContinue Reading
US and Taiwan announce formal bilateral trade talks
The talks come weeks after a questionable visit to Taiwan simply by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.Continue Reading
Najib's final SRC appeal: Federal Court denies Hisyam's oral application to discharge self
PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court denies Hisyam Teh Poh Teik’s oral application to discharge himself as the lead counsel for former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak in the SRC International Sdn Bhd appeal. Read full storyContinue Reading
Japan urges its young people to drink more to boost economy
The government’s tax agency provides launched a programme to encourage a brand new generation of benefit drinkers.Continue Reading
Nationwide river flooding warning
The Royal Water sources Department has warned that forecast large rain could lead to flooding from overflowing streams nationwide from Saturday to next Wednesday.Continue Reading
What China’s Taiwan white paper is saying
By flying to Asia and landing in Taipei, the Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, disregarded the “one China” principle and the fact that Taiwan is a province of China. Pelosi stepped over China’s red line. And, as promised, China responded by holding live-fire drills all around the island for the first […]
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