Multiple explosions and gunfire were heard inside Yemen’s Aden airport on Wednesday as a new cabinet flew in to the southern port city from exile in Saudi Arabia, according to a witness and local ... ( read original story ...)
Met Malaysia warns of heavy rain in five states
Heavy rains are expected in Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Johor and Sabah from tomorrow until Saturday. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) in a statement today said the affected ... ( read original story ...)
Fake Halal Meat Scandal in Muslim-Majority Malaysia Fuels Anger
A meat-fraud scandal is roiling Malaysia after a local news outlet uncovered a cartel that allegedly bribed customs officials in order to smuggle in all kinds of meat and label it halal, triggering ... ( read original story ...)
Norway’s Aker Solutions sued by ex-employee amid Malaysia graft probe
A former Malaysian employee of Norway's largest oil services company Aker Solutions has sued the firm, saying it tried to stop her from speaking to authorities about its business practices, an ... ( read original story ...)
An Illustrated Calendar of Everything That Went Wrong in Malaysia This Year
Leaders resigned or went on trial. An outbreak at the world’s largest medical glove maker. Even by global standards, Malaysia’s 2020 was intense. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia to intensify Covid-19 vaccine development with UAE, says Agong
KUALA LUMPUR: To overcome the Covid-19 pandemic, Malaysia is looking forward to intensifying efforts on vaccine development with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), said the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan PM calls for connectivity with Uzbekistan
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has highlighted the importance of joint efforts with Uzbekistan to promote regional connectivity for economic growth and development of the region. ( read original story ...)
Trump pardon of Blackwater Iraq contractors violates international law – UN
U.S. President Donald Trump's pardon of four American men convicted of killing Iraqi civilians while working as contractors in 2007 violated U.S. obligations under international law, U.N. human rights ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: Thailand reports 250 new coronavirus cases
Thailand has reported 250 new cases of the coronavirus, including 241 local transmissions, as the country grapples with an intensifying outbreak of the virus ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand to Extend Travel Subsidies As Outbreak Halts Bookings
Thailand plans to extend its domestic travel subsidy program next year as a new outbreak of coronavirus cases hits people’s holiday travel plans, dealing a fresh blow to the tourism-dependent economy. ( read original story ...)