Lebanon PM-designate begins tough talks to form government
Hassan Diab is hoping to set up the new cabinet within 4 to 6 weeks. (AP pic) BEIRUT: Lebanon’s prime minister-designate launched consultations Saturday to form a desperately-needed government for a protest-hit country facing economic collapse amid political rifts over the cabinet’s line-up. Debt-burdened Lebanon has been without a fully functioning government since former prime […]
India files formal protest over Mahathir’s remarks
Dr Mahathir Mohamad. PETALING JAYA: India has lodged a formal protest over remarks made by Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad regarding a controversial citizenship law which has sparked protests in India. Mahathir had reportedly said, “I am sorry to see that India, which claims to be a secular state, is now taking action to deprive […]
Closure of Sungai Semenyih water treatment plant due to illegal waste disposal, says Indah Water
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 — The closure of the Sungai Semenyih Water Treatment Plant (LRA) today…
Singapore cuts same sex kiss in latest Star Wars
A BRIEF kiss between two women in the new “Star Wars” movie was cut from the…
Agong, Permaisuri Agong attend dinner with Penang leaders
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 21 — Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja…
Dark Banksy nativity scene unveiled in West Bank
A MANGER scene juxtaposed against concrete blocks seemingly pierced by a mortar shell: with Christmas looming,…
Silent protest supporting Uyghurs outside China-backed Xinjiang tourism event
The protest was held outside the Bangi Avenue Convention Centre ahead of a cultural show tonight.
Jawi – Dong Jiao Zong needs to respect cabinet decision, says Syed Saddiq
It had been discussed at great length in the cabinet which achieved a consensus, says the Youth and Sports minister.