Malaysia said on Thursday it viewed U.S. allegations of forced labour in palm oil plantations as an "old issue" but it was willing to take appropriate action if needed. Last month, the U.S. Customs an ... ( read original story ...)
Report: Malaysia Airlines clarifies creditors’ notice for former entity’s liquidation, not current company
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAB) today clarified that an advertisement or notice to creditors was directed at the creditors of its former now-defunct entity Malaysian ... ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan conflict: ‘Children among dead’ in air strike on school
At least 12 civilians have been killed in an air strike on a religious school in the northern Afghan province of Takhar, local officials say. They said the strike on the madrassa in the village of ... ( read original story ...)
Sewage in Iraq waters: Pollution blamed for killing thousands of fish
Pollution blamed for killing thousands of fish in Iraq and leaving fishermen worried about their livelihoods. Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea sticks to flu vaccine plan despite safety fears after 25 die
South Korean officials refused on Thursday to suspend a seasonal influenza inoculation effort, despite growing calls for a halt, including an appeal from a key group of doctors, after the deaths of at ... ( read original story ...)
Oscars 2021: South Korea selects ‘The Man Standing Next’ as official entry for International Feature category
The film, ‘The Man Standing Next’ is set amid the country's military dictatorship period and centers on the inner circle of real-life South Korean president Park Chung-hee during the 40 days before ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea finance minister loses home as housing policy comes back to haunt
South Korea's finance minister, the architect of rules aimed at protecting tenants and slowing deposit increases, has himself been forced to look for a new home as landlords react to the rules by ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea medical association says flu vaccine programme should be suspended
South Korea's medical association said on Thursday the government should suspend a flu vaccine programme following the deaths of at least 13 people who received a shot in recent days. ( read original story ...)
Thailand protests: State of emergency lifted after days of rallies
Thailand has revoked an emergency decree it imposed a week ago as it tried to end months of protests against the prime minister and the monarchy. An official statement said the "violent situation" ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand lifts state of emergency in Bangkok in bid to calm protests
Thailand’s government has canceled a state of emergency in Bangkok to try to cool massive student-led pro-democracy protests. ( read original story ...)