Serikzhan Bilash is an ethnic Kazakh from China who moved to Kazakhstan some 20 years ago and for many years has worked to expose Chinese abuses against ethnic Kazakhs and others Muslim minorities. ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka v England: Michael Vaughan says hosts exposed tourists’ weaknesses
England's mistakes on day three of the first Test in Sri Lanka showed "the old England way", says former captain Michael Vaughan. ( read original story ...)
North Korea’s Kim could be planning fireworks to welcome Biden administration
Satellite evidence suggests North Korea could be preparing for a significant missile launch as it gradually dials up pressure on the United States. ( read original story ...)
Youth, 22, nabbed with drugs worth Rs 50 lakh at Indo-Nepal border
Pilibhit: A joint team of Sashastra Seema Bal’s (SSB) 49th battalion and Pilibhit police on Sunday night nabbed a 22-year-old youth at Kutia Kabar vil. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s humble ‘king of noodles’
Food-loving Malaysians have been known to debate the best local food spots for hours. But one thing they all agree on is that the best char kway teow can be found in Penang. ( read original story ...)
Heavy rain triggers widespread flooding in Malaysia
At least six fatalities were reported and thousands of people were displaced after heavy rainfall triggered flooding in Malaysia on Jan. 17. Severe flooding rages below this bridge in Kota Belud. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia unveils new Covid-19 aid package
Malaysia's Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin unveiled yesterday a new RM15 billion (S$4.93 billion) aid package as the coronavirus pandemic threatened to overwhelm the healthcare system.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Southeast Asia’s Grab, which began in Malaysia, considering US IPO this year
SINGAPORE: Southeast Asian ride-hailing and food delivery giant Grab is exploring a listing in the United States this year, encouraged by robust investor appetite for initial public offerings (IPOs), ... ( read original story ...)
SCB unveils wholly-owned subsidiary in Myanmar
Myanmar has been officially inaugurated, the only Thai bank allowed to operate a wholly-owned subsidiary in Myanmar. ( read original story ...)
Trouble at home may change Biden’s hand in Iran nuke talks
Joe Biden is seeking to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal but upheaval at home may weaken the new president's position abroad ... ( read original story ...)