Taiwanese man dies fighting in Ukraine war
TAIPEI: A Taiwanese man who volunteered to fight in Ukraine has died on the battlefield, Taipei’s foreign ministry said, believed to be the first person from the island killed in the conflict. The ministry said a Ukrainian field commander had confirmed the death of 25-year-old Tseng Sheng-kuang, who was servingContinue Reading
Malaysia GE15: Independent candidate Tian Chua apologises to PKR’s Anwar for joining Batu contest
KUALA LUMPUR: Independent candidate Chua Tian Chang, who is among those who threw their hats into the ring for the 10-cornered fight in Batu, Kuala Lumpur, has apologised to Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) president Anwar Ibrahim. Mr Chua, a former PKR vice president who is better known as Tian Chua,Continue Reading
Malaysia GE15: Will party hoppers like Azmin Ali be punished at the ballot box?
For decades, Malaysia’s has been plagued by politicians jumping from one party to another. A new law will put to a stop to this at the upcoming election, but political treachery remains fresh in the mind of voters.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka cricketer charged with sexual assault
Sri Lanka batter Danushka Gunathilaka is charged in relation to an alleged sexual assault while at the T20 World Cup in Australia.Continue Reading
Beijing Marathon back after two-year absence but COVID-19 rules in force
BEIJING: About 30,000 runners, some wearing face masks, took part on Sunday (Nov 6) in a chilly and smoggy first Beijing Marathon since 2019 after COVID-19 cancelled previous races. It was the first major sporting event in the Chinese capital since the Winter Olympics in February. China continues to adhereContinue Reading
PAP elects top decision-making body, Gan Kim Yong steps down as chairman
SINGAPORE: The People’s Action Party (PAP) elected its 37th Central Executive Committee (CEC) on Sunday (Nov 6) at the party’s conference. Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong did not run for re-election after announcing he was stepping down as chairman. His successor has not been announced. The 12Continue Reading
China bomber spied with new air-launched hypersonic
China’s Xian H-6K strategic bomber has been spotted carrying a new type of air-launched ballistic missile (ALBM), emphasizing its anti-access/area denial (A2/AD), carrier-killer and standoff strike capabilities against US bases and forces in the Pacific. This month, The Warzone reported that H-6K, serial 11097, was seen with a pair of new underwing missiles possibly derived […]Continue Reading
Pakistan in ‘perilous situation’ after Khan assassination bid
AT EACH OTHER’S THROATS Khan and Sharif have been at each other’s throats for months, trading accusations of incompetence and corruption with language and tone dripping with contempt. But such a public accusation by Khan, and the naming of a senior military officer, has taken the situation to a newContinue Reading
Governing not ‘about doing the easy things’, responsible opposition can’t disappear when it suits them: PM Lee
“It is the Government’s duty to make these hard choices, sensibly but also sensitively,” said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. “And a responsible opposition should be held accountable also for what it proposes and what it opposes.”Continue Reading
China posts 6-month high COVID-19 count as it sticks with strategy
BEIJING: China on Sunday (Nov 6) reported its highest number of new COVID-19 infections in six months, a day after health officials said they were sticking with strict coronavirus curbs, likely disappointing recent investor hopes for an easing. China recorded 4,610 new COVID-19 infections on Saturday, of which 588 wereContinue Reading