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Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu snubbed India and courted China like his predecessor, Abdulla Yameen. A few months ago, he forced India to withdraw its small military contingent, which was mostly involved in medical evacuations and maritime surveillance. But now he has agreed to let Indian “defence platforms and assets” be deployed on the islands again, […]

The terrible suffering of the Palestinians, dying in their thousands in the war in Gaza, has shocked the world. But the deaths and devastation have had no effect on the adversaries. The Israelis continue to bomb and strafe Gaza while Hamas expresses no qualms about the murderous attack it launched on October 7 last year, […]

Undertaking a solo journey of 8,000 kilometres from the vibrant streets of Kuala Lumpur to the historical core of Beijing by bus and train is a significant challenge. The trip is filled with obstacles and dangers, including overcoming language barriers, adapting to cultural differences, maintaining personal safety, and handling the complexities of crossing multiple borders. […]

Iran wants more blood spilled in the Lebanon war. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi openly said so hours before Iran launched a missile attack on Israel. Some 180 rockets were launched by Iran on Tuesday (October 1) night, reported the Jerusalem Post. The Iranians struck within a day of the Israel Defence Forces’ (IDF’s) limited […]

In a bid to revitalize its flagging property sector, China announced a series of measures on Monday (September 30) aimed at easing home-buying restrictions in three of its largest cities, reports Japan Today. The move comes as Beijing’s central bank signalled its intention to request financial institutions to lower mortgage rates, part of a broader […]

Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, is getting even higher thanks to an unexpected source: a river. New research from University College London (UCL) reveals that erosion from the Arun River, located 75km (47 miles) away, is causing Everest to rise by up to two millimetres a year, reports the BBC. “It’s like taking cargo […]

In a unique approach to managing the scarcity of parking spaces, a Japanese company has implemented a radical parking strategy that has caught the world’s attention. The strategy, which involves early employees sacrificing their parking spots for harmony, reflects the deep-rooted cultural values of cooperation and consideration in Japanese society. The radical parking strategy The […]

Rediscovering Strength: A Journey to Empowerment with Weislin’s “Find Your Voice” Programme In a world where communication is key to personal and professional success, losing the ability to speak can be a life-altering challenge. For Vincent Lim, founder of Weislin Education Enterprise, this was a harsh reality after a thyroid surgery left him with paralyzed […]

Thailand’s government has initiated the first phase of its ambitious 450 billion baht ($14 billion) digital wallet stimulus scheme, aiming to boost economic growth in Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, launched the programme, describing it as a catalyst for a “tornado of spending”. The initial phase […]

India’s government has approved a plan to hold simultaneous national and state elections, a move that has ignited fierce debate and raised concerns among opposition parties about the future of the country’s parliamentary democracy. The federal cabinet recently endorsed a comprehensive report from a panel led by former President Ram Nath Kovind, recommending synchronized polls […]

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s (LDP’s) newly elected leader Shigeru Ishiba’s political resume reads like the return of the prodigal son and his eventual ascent to power. The 67-year-old leader, about to be named prime minister, left the LDP in 1993 when it was deeply unpopular but returned to the fold four years later. A […]

Singapore has long been celebrated for its economic success, efficient governance, and remarkable development. At the heart of this city-state’s progress are its people – a diverse, resilient, and highly skilled population that forms the backbone of Singapore’s prosperity. Brillianaire, Singapore’s pioneering self-development consultancy, has delved into the unique realm of dermatoglyphics to unveil fascinating […]

China’s newest nuclear-powered attack submarine sank earlier this year in a potential setback for Beijing’s military ambitions, a senior U.S. defence official revealed on Thursday (September 26). This incident raises concerns about the safety and quality of China’s rapidly expanding naval force. China already has the largest navy in the world, with over 370 ships, […]

Following the dramatic overthrow of Bangladesh’s government by student protesters in August, a group of boys broke into the home of Tureen Afroz, the former chief prosecutor of a tribunal for war crimes committed during the nation’s independence movement in the early 1970s. They forcibly entered her bedroom, questioned her about not wearing a hijab, […]

The term “three-generations-in-tobacco” has become synonymous in China with a privileged elite who monopolize coveted jobs, such as within the state-owned tobacco monopoly, passing them down through their families. According to The Economist, this phenomenon has sparked widespread anger and accusations of a closed circle of power that stifles opportunities for social advancement. The optimism […]