Malaysia’s latest challenge from the coronavirus pandemic is to allay concern among local Muslims about vaccine shots which could contain substances forbidden by Islam. ( read original story ...)
realme ranked as consumer’s second brand of choice in Malaysia in Q3
THE Covid-19 pandemic has affected the global smartphone industry on a large scale. Based on Counterpoint Market Monitor's data, although global smartphone shipments increased 32 per cent by the third ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia, Qatar Near U.S.-Brokered Deal to End Rift
Saudi Arabia and Qatar are nearing a preliminary deal to end a rift that’s dragged on for more than three years, prodded by a Trump administration seeking foreign policy wins during its waning days in ... ( read original story ...)
Four reasons why Saudi Arabia’s soft power eclipses all others
What is Saudi Arabia’s source of power? Oil, some say. That’s wrong, I say. It is instead the Kingdom’s unique cultural power and influence that are central to understanding its role in the world ... ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan’s Mujeeb Ur Rahman Tests Positive For COVID-19
Mujeeb reached Australia last week from Kabul, as Brisbane Heat confirmed that he reported symptoms during his mandatory quarantine period this week. ( read original story ...)
Troop drawdown in Afghanistan signals American weakness
President Donald Trump's recent call to withdraw just over half of the 4,500 U.S. troops in Afghanistan has been condemned as an act "that would hurt our allies and delight, delight, the people who ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Moon replaces ministers as sinking ratings put policy agenda at risk
South Korean President Moon Jae-in reshuffled his cabinet on Friday as his approval rating sank to a record low amid a backlash over housing policies, rising coronavirus cases, and a scandal involving ... ( read original story ...)
‘Seoul Stops at 9 P.m’: South Korea Imposes New Curbs as Virus Cases Hit Nine-Month High
South Korea Imposes New Curbs as Virus Cases Hit Nine-Month High SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's capital, Seoul, on Friday announced unprecedented restrictions shuttering most establishments and shops ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar monk offers temple sanctuary for threatened snakes
Buddhist monk Wilatha holds a rescued Burmese python at his monastery that has turned into a snake sanctuary on the outskirts of Yangon, Myanmar, November 26, 2020. Wilatha is trying to play a part in ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar monk creates refuge for snakes at monastery. Viral pics
Buddhist monk Wilatha has created a refuge for snakes including pythons, vipers and cobras at the Seikta Thukha TetOo monastery in Myanmar's Yangon. The 69-year-old monk decided to rescue the snakes ... ( read original story ...)