Singapore's central bank has shortlisted 14 applicants for up to five digital bank licences on offer in the city-state's biggest banking liberalisation in two decades. SINGAPORE, June 18 (Reuters) - ... ( read original story ...)
Video of Iran’s long-range missiles that could target Israel – WATCH
Iran carried out another attack using ballistic missiles against Kurdish dissidents in 2018 and then against US forces in Iraq in January 2020. ( read original story ...)
Jamaal Bowman’s Israel policy is too questionable for me – opinion
I am alarmed that he made no mention of the threats facing Israel, including murderous acts that have not even spared our own district. ( read original story ...)
Cambodia requiring all tourists to pay $3,000 deposit to cover coronavirus testing, any possible medical costs
Cambodia isn’t taking any chances on foreign travelers — and it certainly isn’t covering their medical expenses. ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka’s first-ever underwater museum declared open in Galle
(MENAFN - Colombo Gazette) Sri Lanka's first-ever underwater museum has been declared open in Galle, the Navy said today. Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva declared open the ... ( read original story ...)
S. Korea says no suspicious activities by North Korea yet
South Korea says it hasn’t detected any suspicious activities by North Korea, a day after it threatened with provocative acts at the border in violation of a 2018 agreement to reduce tensions ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia Seeks to Amend 1MDB Charges Against Goldman Sachs
Malaysian prosecutors will seek to amend charges against three Goldman Sachs Group Inc. units in the case involving troubled state fund 1MDB. ( read original story ...)
Vande Bharat Mission: Govt Adds More Flights From Gulf Countries, Africa, Singapore and Malaysia
Around 480 flights have brought back more than 90,000 Indians from 52 countries since May 6, said Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. ( read original story ...)
Does Ian Miles Cheong live in Malaysia?
Twitter users were shocked to learn this week that Ian Miles Cheong, a prominent pro-Trump conservative, isn't actually living in America. ( read original story ...)
In Malaysia, durian glut sees popular fruit sell for cheap
One villager near the border with Thailand reported selling up to three buckets of the fruit – each containing five or six durians – for as little as US$11. ( read original story ...)