The Yonhap news agency reported the missile went through stage separation, suggesting it may be a long-range weapon. After North Korea fired at least 23 missiles into the sea on Wednesday, including the one that landed less than 60km off South Korea’s coast, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol described theContinue Reading
The allies have been conducting one of the largest air exercises ever, with hundreds of South Korean and US warplanes, including F-35 fighters, staging around-the-clock simulated missions. After Thursday’s ICBM launch, the allies agreed to extend the drills past Friday, when they were scheduled to end, South Korea’s Air ForceContinue Reading
Australia and Thailand signed another Strategic Partnership Plan yesterday in a bid to further strengthen bilateral ties as well as those with the broader Southeast Asian region.Continue Reading
Better uptake of ECF campaigns in the farming sectorAlternative financing to address financing requirements in agriculture The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and important agriculture agencies have got discussed ways to tackle financing gaps experienced by micro, small and medium-sized businesses (MSMEs) involved in the agriculture sector in a bid to boost…Continue Reading
Johor is one of the states which has not dissolved its assembly for the upcoming general election because it recently held state polls earlier this year. BN cruised to victory in the state election, clinching 40 out of 56 seats, forming a state government with more than a two-thirds majority. Continue Reading
If the Republicans control Congress, they can seriously inhibit the ability of President Joe Biden’s administration – which is seen as more Asia-friendly – to push legislation through.Continue Reading
North Korea fired more than 20 missiles on Wednesday, including one that landed close to South Korea’s waters.Continue Reading
KUALA LUMPUR: The Gerakan Tanah Air (GTA) coalition, led by former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has unveiled its candidates for the upcoming 15th General Election (GE15). Among the 121 candidates included local celebrities Ahmad Idham Ahmad Nadzri and Eizlan Yusof, as well as road safety activist Lando Zawawi. Mr AhmadContinue Reading
The 230m-long structure, a major tourist attraction in the area, was only reopened last Wednesday after nearly seven months of renovations that are said to have cost 20 million rupees (US$240,000). Authorities in the western state of Gujarat say the proper safety certificates were not obtained before visitors were allowedContinue Reading
As the tragic bloodletting in Ukraine continues to unfold with new intensity, the world awaits the upcoming winter with a new sense of dread and foreboding. On the other side of Eurasia, China has sought to portray itself as an island of stability amidst a turbulent sea. While an encouraging statement was made recently by a rather […]Continue Reading