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India grants diplomats access to restive Kashmir for the first time in months

Foreign diplomats visited India-ruled Kashmir today for the first time since New Delhi stripped the region of special status in August, although some European nations and others declined the invite after being refused permission to travel independently. India’s portion of

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US-Iran: Trump pulls back from more military action, promises new sanctions

US President Donald Trump has stepped back from new military action against Iran after its missile strikes on Iraqi bases housing US troops caused no casualties but he told Iran he would tighten already crippling US sanctions. Trump and Iranian

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Nexteer Opens State-of-the-Art Technical Center in Suzhou, China

SUZHOU, China, Jan. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Nexteer Automotive celebrated the opening of a state-of-the-art Technical Center in Suzhou Industrial Park, China today during a grand opening ceremony. Nexteer’s latest addition to its global footprint further enables the Company to globalize its

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Kedah Aksem foils 63 smuggling attempts last year

ALOR SETAR: The Malaysian Border Security Agency (Aksem) in Kedah has foiled 63 attempts to smuggle goods of various items worth more than RM15 million last year. Kedah Aksem commander Abdul Latif Abdul Rahman said the number of cases last

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MIMCOIN to create solid base for Indian Muslim entrepreneurs

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Indian Muslim Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MIMCOIN) will organise the Third Edition of SME Congress & Golden Dinar Awards 2020 on Feb 15 to generate and increase entrepreneurship among Indian Muslims. Following the success of the

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The largest full marathon in China:The 2020 C&D Xiamen Marathon starts

XIAMEN, China, Jan. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — “Falling in love with a city while running”. The 2020 C&D Xiamen Marathon started at 7:30 a.m. on January 5, with 35,071 runners having qualified, and 29,805 of them joining the event in the flesh.

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Najib’s audio scandal: MACC breached OSA, committed sub judice, says Shafee

PUCHONG: MACC chief commissioner Latheefa Koya breached the Official Secrets Act 1972 (OSA) by leaking confidential telephone calls involving senior government leaders and foreign dignitaries.  “What puzzles me is that Latheefa told the media that she made the expose as

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Ruby chocolate continues its momentum in Japan with new products and customers

Japan is one of the biggest markets for the 4th type of chocolate today Around 100 Ruby chocolate products from over 40 chocolatiers and brands have been launched in Japan This Valentine’s season, Ruby chocolate is available across Japan in

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Iran investigation: Ukrainian jet was on fire before the crash

A Ukrainian airliner was on fire immediately before it crashed southwest of Tehran, killing all 176 on board, according to an initial report by Iranian investigators. The Ukrainian International Airlines Boeing 737-800, flying to Kiev and carrying mostly Iranians and

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Melaka river cruise stopped temporarily from Jan 14

MELAKA: The Melaka River Cruise Service will be temporarily stopped to make way for maintenance work from Jan 14 to 16. Melaka River and Coastal Development Corporation (PPSPM) chief executive officer Azlan Abidin said this was an annual servicing and

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