Clashes as police try to clear HK protesters after Uyghur support rally
Dozens of police march to face off with protesters who hurled glass bottles and rocks at them.
Modi says citizenship law not anti-Muslim as protests continue
His nationalist party plans to hold more than 200 news conferences to counter the protests.
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.