BRN claims responsibility for attacks on convenience stores in South
The separatist movement Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) has claimed responsibility for the wave of attacks on convenience stores in the far South early on Wednesday, saying these chain stores destroy the economies of local communities.Continue Reading
China education: Teacher fired for cat’s cameo paid $6,000
The art instructor’s pet jumped into the camera’s view five times in a livestreamed class.Continue Reading
Digital lottery vendors given option to sell below 80 baht
The Government Lottery Office (GLO) has given sellers of digital tickets the option of reducing the price below 80 baht for the Sept 1 draw.Continue Reading
Digital lottery vendors given option to sell below B80
The Government Lottery Office (GLO) has given sellers of digital tickets the option of reducing the price below 80 baht for the Sept 1 draw.Continue Reading
Death toll from blast at Kabul mosque reaches 21
KABUL: A blast that tore through a Kabul mosque during evening prayers on Wednesday (Aug 17) killed 21 people, Kabul police said on Thursday. Police spokesperson Khalid Zadran said that another 33 people had been injured in the blast. Witnesses had told Reuters the powerful explosion was heard in aContinue Reading
Najib's final SRC appeal: Defence says will be filing fresh submissions if adjournment granted
PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s lead defence counsel Hisyam Teh Poh Teik says he will file fresh submissions to defend the former prime minister in his final appeal against his conviction and sentence in the SRC International case. Read full storyContinue Reading
Najib's final SRC appeal: Defence says will be filing fresh submissions
PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s lead defence counsel Hisyam Teh Poh Teik says he will file fresh submissions to defend the former prime minister in his final appeal against his conviction in the SRC International case. Read full storyContinue Reading
China regulator probes banks' property loan portfolio – sources
SHANGHAI/BEIJING: China’s banking regulator is scrutinising property sector loan portfolios of some local and foreign lenders to assess systemic risks, sources with knowledge of the matter said, as the real estate sector’s debt crisis worsens. Read full storyContinue Reading
China strongly opposes trade talks between US and Taiwan
BEIJING: China firmly opposes trade talks between the United States and Taiwan and says it will take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard its sovereignty, security and development interests, the commerce ministry said on Thursday (Aug 18). Taiwan and the US have said they will start trade talks under aContinue Reading
Oil prices hold steady as recession worries offset lower U.S. stocks
SINGAPORE: Oil prices were little changed on Thursday as investors grappled with falling stockpiles in the United States, rising output from Russia and worries about a potential global recession. Read full storyContinue Reading