India is about to propose a law banning cryptocurrencies, fining anyone trading in the country or even holding such digital assets, a senior government official told Reuters. The bill, one of the ... ( read original story ...)
Blinken to UN’s Yemen envoy: No military solution to the conflict
The Saudi-led coalition intervened in Yemen in 2015 after the Iran-allied Houthi group overthrew the government. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s Bersatu, Umno at loggerheads again over seat allocations in 13 constituencies
The allocation of 13 seats has become a key point of tensions between the two leading parties in PN.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Aiming High: Navigating the Next Stage of Malaysia’s Development
These successes can largely be attributed to development policies consisting of the following pillars: However, what worked in the past will not work in the future. Gearing up for a high-income ... ( read original story ...)
Sacking of Saudi minister not linked to Malaysia’s increased haj quota, says source
The sacking of Saudi Arabia's Minister of Haj and Umrah is not linked with Malaysia's recent increased haj quota, according to a diplomatic source. ( read original story ...)
Eggs from Malaysia recalled after SFA detects bacteria
Eggs from the Lay Hong Berhad Layer Farm Jeram in Malaysia have been recalled by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) after it detected the presence of bacteria that can cause food-borne illness. SFA has ... ( read original story ...)
Uzbekistan: Shuttle traders say China strangling access
Uzbek shuttle traders say China has restricted their access to the country. They see a connection to the abuses in Xinjiang. ( read original story ...)
U.S. discussed North Korea with South before contact attempts, Seoul says
March 15 (UPI) --The United States engaged in "prior consultation" with South Korea before reaching out to Pyongyang in an attempt to initiate engagement, according to Seoul's unification ministry. ( read original story ...)
Seoul’s opposition lawmakers address human rights in North Korea
In 2016, South Korea's National Assembly passed the North Korean Human Rights Act. Conservatives also were moving toward creating a Human Rights Foundation, but the issue was tabled after a change of ... ( read original story ...)
Welcome to South Korea’s “Purple Islands”
Welcome to South Korea's Purple IslandsAlmost everything on these two islandsis purpleIt's inspired by the native balloon flower(SOUNDBITE) JUNG SOON-SHIM:"In the morning I dress up in purple from ... ( read original story ...)