Blackpink’s new song 'Pink Venom' deemed unfit for broadcast by South Korean broadcaster
KBS deemed a line in the song to have breached government broadcasting regulations. Read full storyContinue Reading
Australia sets new climate target in landmark bill
The new target brings one of the world’s biggest emitters more in line with allies.Continue Reading
Pos Malaysia launches country’s first NFT stamp
KUALA LUMPUR: Pos Malaysia Bhd has issued its first non-fungible token (NFT) stamps for collectors, in conjunction with the month-long National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations. Read full storyContinue Reading
Switzerland summons Chinese ambassador to press human rights concerns
ZURICH: Switzerland has summoned the Chinese ambassador to express concern about the human rights situation in the western region of Xinjiang, the foreign ministry in Bern said on Thursday (Sep 8). “Switzerland is convinced that the best way to safeguard its interests and the respect of fundamental rights is toContinue Reading
Decrease in number of fatal traffic accidents in first half of 2022: Police
The number of drink-driving arrests and speeding-related accidents also rose in the first six months of 2022.Continue Reading
Downpours and mudslides hamper China’s Sichuan earthquake rescue mission
BEIJING: Rain, flash floods and mudslides threatened the search for dozens of people still missing on Thursday (Sep 8), days after a strong earthquake rocked mountainous southwest China, killing at least 82. The magnitude 6.6 quake hit about 43km southeast of the city of Kangding in Sichuan province at aContinue Reading
Job scammers posing as beautiful women to lure victims
KUALA LUMPUR: Job scam syndicates are changing their tactics to lure victims including posing as beautiful women to develop a relationship, says MCA Public Services and Complaints Department head Datuk Seri Michael Chong. Read full storyContinue Reading
Carlos Alcaraz reaches first grand slam semifinal after marathon, late-night finish against Jannik Sinner
At close to 2:50 a.m. local time in New York, Carlos Alcaraz triumphed in a captivating, five-set encounter against Jannik Sinner at the US Open to reach his first grand slam semifinal.Continue Reading
Task force set up to hunt for 'Fat Leonard'
PETALING JAYA: The San Diego Fugitive Task Force is on the hunt for fugitive Leonard Francis, better known as “Fat Leonard” who cut off his GPS bracelet and left his home, where he was under house arrest. Read full storyContinue Reading
Spasm escalation: Russia’s last weapon has been spent
Russia has its back against the wall. Western analysts have missed this fact. Indeed, they have completely misinterpreted Russia’s “escalation ladder,” the technical term for the set of responses Russia sees at each stage of the Ukraine war. The “gas weapon” that Russia has just employed, a full supply cut, signals the Kremlin’s long-term intention of decoupling from […]
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