A criminal investigation has been approved against former Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohamad. The country’s Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) has approved the investigation into allegations that he abandoned his claim to two disputed islands near the Singapore Strait. In 2008, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that Batu Puteh (Pedra Branca) belonged […]
Read MoreSome 370,000 people have been forced to flee their homes since the escalation of violence in Syria, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in a statement. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Friday that at least 370,000 have been displaced since the escalation of violence in Syria. Of these, 100,000 […]
Read MoreBangladesh has lifted the requirement of security clearance for Pakistani citizens to obtain visas. This move is believed to indicate a new diplomatic and political approach by Bangladesh. This was mentioned in a report by Indian media NDTV on Saturday (December 7). It said that this security clearance was made necessary in 2019 in the […]
Read MoreWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called for talks to resolve the ongoing tension between India and Bangladesh. She also hopes for a stable situation after overcoming the unrest. She also explained the reason for her earlier request to the central government to deploy peacekeepers in Bangladesh. She said these things in an interview […]
Read MoreSix Pakistani soldiers and 22 militants were killed in armed clashes in a northwestern region near the Afghan border on Saturday, the army said, as Islamist fighters increase their attacks on security forces in the area. The firefights took place in three districts after soldiers conducted intelligence-based operations in Waziristan and its adjoining regions, the […]
Read MorePresident Bashar al-Assad used Russian and Iranian firepower to beat back rebel forces during years of civil war but never defeated them, leaving him vulnerable when his allies were distracted by wars elsewhere and his enemies went on the march. The rebels’ lightning advance through western Syria marks one of the most serious threats to […]
Read MoreOn December 5, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation outlining key priorities for the automotive industry ahead of 2025. The discussion, which built on instructions given last month, emphasized enhancing production capacity and improving vehicle quality. With over 400,000 vehicles sold annually, the automotive sector is poised for continued growth, driven by increasing consumer incomes. […]
Read MoreMaldivian president Mohammed Muizzu started a five-day visit to India looking to reforge diplomatic ties and for economic support. The Maldives’ foreign exchange reserves have dropped drastically which puts the island country at risk of defaulting on its debt. However, the government has denied the possibility of a debt default and has refused to enter […]
Read MoreCeylon Electricity Board (CEB) has decided not to change electricity tari for six months and to go for a revision by mid next year, it was revealed yesterday. This was revealed in the tari revision proposal which was handed over to Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) by the CEB. The proposal signed by CEB General Manager […]
Read MoreA Singaporean charity has unveiled a new initiative to support migrant workers facing critical illnesses, aiming to raise 410,500 Singapore dollars (about 307,875 U.S. dollars) to assist 20 workers over the next two years. The CritiCare Fund for Migrant Workers seeks to bridge the financial gaps for workers whose insurance payouts fall short of covering […]
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