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Thousands of dead seals wash up on Russia’s Caspian shore
Around 2,500 endangered seals have been found dead on Russia’s Caspian coast, a state-run news agency reported Sunday, citing authorities in the North Caucasus region.
Caspian seals, the only mammals found in the Caspian Sea, have been…
Canada to send more warships through Taiwan Strait in signal to China
Canada plans to sail more warships through the Taiwan Strait to affirm the waters claimed by China are international after Ottawa released an Indo-Pacific strategy that described Beijing as an “increasingly disruptive” power.
“We need to…
Zahid named DPM because of his position in party, says Umno secretary-general
The appointment of Zahid Hamidi as Deputy Prime Minister was made in consideration of his position in the party hierarchy, said Umno secretary-general Ahmad Maslan.
He added that the appointment was aimed at stabilising the unity…
Malaysia PM Anwar posts heartfelt thanks and birthday wishes as wife turns 70
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is not one who shies away from expressing love for his wife, Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, on social media.
On Saturday night, he wished his wife happy birthday as she turned 70.
“A strong, loving and…
Ukraine war: Fighting set to slow for winter months, says US intelligence
The fighting in Ukraine has been slowing down and this will likely continue in the coming winter months, US intelligence agencies believe.
However, there has been no evidence of fading resistance on the part of Ukrainian…
Japan to put off tax hike to cover increased defense spending
Japan plans to put off for now a tax hike intended to finance a planned increase in the country's defense spending, a government source said Sunday.
The government will continue to study measures to secure a stable source of revenue as…
Russia-Ukraine war: G7 price cap on Russian oil kicks in
Moscow says it will not abide by the price cap even if it has to cut oil production.
The price cap on Russian seaborne oil agreed upon by the European Union, the G7 and Australia has come into force.
The cap of $60 per barrel, which…
Ukraine war: Oil prices steady as cap on Russian crude looms
Oil prices were steady on Monday after an agreement by the G7 group of nations and its allies to cap the price of Russian oil at $60 (£49) a barrel.
Brent crude stood at around $86 in Asia trading.
The move - which…
Quit whining and be an effective Opposition: Zahid tells Muhyiddin
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and his Perikatan Nasional (PN) allies need to learn to be an authoritative Opposition instead of whining, says Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi, Malaysia’s newly-appointed deputy prime minister.
The Barisan Nasional (BN)…
More Chinese cities ease curbs in expansion of Covid-19 policy shift
More Chinese provincial capitals relaxed Covid-19 restrictions as authorities expand a policy shift toward reopening the economy after anti-lockdown protests erupted across the country.
Shanghai said it will scrap Covid-19 PCR test…