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Myanmar to free 7,000 prisoners for Independence day
Myanmar's junta announced an amnesty for 7,000 prisoners to mark Independence Day on Wednesday, January 4, following a show of force in Naypyidaw days after increasing democracy figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi's jail term to 33 years.
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Japan vows to work for unity of Security Council over North Korea
Japan's top envoy to the United Nations pledged to do his utmost Tuesday so the Security Council can reach a consensus over North Korea's weapons programs and other contentious issues as its rotating president this month.
"What I wish to…
Google Alleges CCI Copied From EU Order On Android Abuse Case: Report
Google told a tribunal that the Competition Commission of India (CCI) copied parts from a European Union (EU) ruling against the tech giant in a case relating to the Android operating system’s anti-competitive practices.
The tech giant…
Two spies working on terror cases shot dead in Khanewal
In what police claimed an incident of terrorism, two officials of an intelligence agency were shot dead by an unidentified person in the parking of a roadside hotel in Khanewal district on Tuesday.
Police said Multan region…
India devises rules to oversee online betting for the first time
India has drafted regulations for the first time to oversee areas of online gaming that fall into a grey area between gambling and entertainment, seeking to resolve growing complaints of addiction, particularly among minors.
The Ministry…
Malaysia aims to finalize review of 5G rollout this quarter
Malaysia expects “some kind of finality” in its review of the 5G mobile services contract by this quarter, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.
The government’s concerns with the 5G services range from the contracts signed to the…
Philippine president Marcos off to China for 3-day state visit
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr is heading to China on Tuesday for a three-day state visit, during which Manila and Beijing are expected to bolster trade and investment ties and address security issues of mutual concern.
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Fires at Jakel garment outlet: Malaysian investigators not ruling out arson
The two fires that engulfed Wisma Jakel - a popular textile store - in recent days, will be investigated from several angles, said the fire and rescue department on Tuesday (Jan 3).
Director of the Selangor Fire and Rescue Department…
Million yen per child to leave Tokyo – Japan’s offer to families
Japan’s government is offering ¥1m ($7,500) per child to families who move out of greater Tokyo, in an attempt to reverse population decline in the region.
The incentive – a dramatic rise from the previous relocation fee of ¥300,000 – will…
Indonesia approves $3bn development plan for Tuna offshore gas field
Indonesia has approved the initial plan for the development of the Tuna gas field located in the South China Sea between Indonesia and Vietnam.
The Tuna field is expected cost approximately $3.07bn to commence production.
The Tuna field…