Afghanistan ends search for survivors of earthquake that will killed 1, 1000
KABUL: Authorities in Afghanistan have ended the search for survivors of an earthquake that will killed 1, 1000 people , the senior official mentioned on Friday (Jun 24), adding that will supplies of medicine and other critical help were inadequate. About two, 000 people were hurt and 10, 1000 housesContinue Reading
Thailand lifts COVID-19 face mask mandate for indoor, outdoor settings
BANGKOK: The Thai govt has lifted the mask mandate along with immediate effect because the COVID-19 situation in the nation improved, according to an announcement agreed upon by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. “The wearing of hygienic or even cloth masks shall be voluntary, ” read the announcement, which wasContinue Reading
Indonesian designer’s wheels at the rear of bamboo bike bromance between Jokowi, Albanese
FRIENDSHIP ON WHEELS The eco-friendly wheels used by the two leaders were designed with more expensive parts, mentioned Kartono, declining to reveal the price of their trips. Widodo, well-known at home for giving bikes to common Indonesians, is a Spedagi fan and made the purchase personally from Kartono in 2015.Continue Reading
Macao locks down some buildings as COVID-19 infections creep up
Authorities in Macao have locked straight down several residential buildings as the world’s greatest gambling hub tries to contain a rising number of COVID-19 cases which have ground the city to some halt, apart from casinos which mostly stay open. The former Portuguese nest reported 39 fresh attacks on FridayContinue Reading
Hong Kongers reflect on Taiwan, an imperfect exile
TAIPEI: For Lam Wing-kee, a Hk bookstore owner who had been detained by law enforcement in China just for five months intended for selling sensitive books about the Communist Party, coming to Taiwan was a logical step. An tropical isle just 640km through Hong Kong, Taiwan is close not justContinue Reading
Northern Korea’s Kim desires stronger war deterrent amid international worry about potential nuclear test
SEOUL: Northern Korean leader Betty Jong Un ordered a strengthening from the country’s defence capabilities as he wrapped up a key meeting with best military officials, state media said on Friday (Jun 24), raising concerns about its possible addition associated with tactical nuclear weapons. The meeting has been closely watchedContinue Reading
Singapore Government contributes US$50, 000 to Afghanistan earthquake relief efforts
SINGAPORE: The Government can contribute US$50, 1000 to support the public fundraising efforts of the Singapore Red Cross carrying out a disastrous earthquake in Afghanistan . “The Singapore Govt will contribute US$50, 000 as seed money to support the Singapore Red Cross’ (SRC) public fundraising efforts towards the humanitarian crisisContinue Reading
Shocked quake survivors walk through ruined Afghan villages
The devastation poses a huge logistical challenge for Afghanistan’s new Taliban govt, which has isolated itself from much of the entire world by introducing hardline Islamist rule that subjugates women and girls. International aid agencies trying to help are also extended thin. Remote Ghurza is one of several small mountainContinue Reading
UN says Taliban interfering with aid, fighting off cash plan
UNITED NATIONS: Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban are resisting efforts by the United Nations to assist get humanitarian financing into the country and are also interfering in the shipping of aid, EL aid chief Martin Griffiths told the safety Council on Thurs (Jun 23). Since the hardline Islamist Taliban took over inContinue Reading
One of the biggest triathletes of all time is preparing to retire through the ‘intense emotions’ of racing
As she nears the conclusion of the professional career spanning more than 20 years, Nicola Spirig knows putting in a bid goodbye to triathlon won’t be easy, nor that she will ever be able to leave her training days completely behind her.Continue Reading