DFI retail group launches initiative to reduce hunger, boost food security
The “Have You Eaten?” project will help the group reach its goal of providing a million meals in food donated across two years. Continue Reading
Unification Church members accuse Japanese media of bias over Abe killing
Founded in South Korea in the 1950s by self-declared messiah Sun Myung Moon and known for its mass weddings, the group has faced criticism for its fundraising and other issues. The church rejects such views and says it is a legitimate religious movement. Demonstrators at the central Seoul rally, whoContinue Reading
Najib's 'many hats' enabled him to commit SRC offences, Federal Court hears
PUTRAJAYA: Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was able to commit the seven offences he was found guilty of in the SRC International Sdn Bhd case because of his various roles in the government, the Federal Court heard. Read full storyContinue Reading
‘Madame Butterfly’: Japanese fashion pioneer Hanae Mori dies
A trailblazer in her field, she was the first Asian designer to break into French haute couture.Continue Reading
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