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Japan’s Kishida and India’s Modi discuss response to Ukraine crisis
MUMBAI: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has told his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine had shaken the “foundation of international order” and required a clear response, he said on Saturday. India and Japan are party to
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Japan’s former PM Shinzo Abe on special visit to Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA: Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe is on a special visit to Malaysia from March 10 to 12 in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of Malaysia’s Look East Policy (LEP) and the 65th anniversary of Malaysia-Japan relations. During the
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India seeks evacuation of thousands of nationals from Ukraine as Modi calls Putin
MUMBAI: India is focusing on evacuating its 16,000 nationals still stuck in Ukraine, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said late on Thursday, after Russian forces mounted a mass assault by land, air and sea on the former Soviet republic. Teams
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Singapore advises its citizens to leave Ukraine as soon as possible
SINGAPORE: Singapore is advising its citizens in Ukraine to leave the country as soon as possible as tensions have continued to heighten in Ukraine and the surrounding region. “In view of the current situation, Singaporeans in Ukraine are advised to
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Wisma Putra all out assist 13 M’sians stranded at Manila Airport
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Embassy in Manila is currently on the ground to assist the 13 Malaysians stranded at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport after their Malaysian digital Covid-19 vaccination credentials were not recognised by the Philippine authorities. The Malaysian
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Hong Kong leader “deeply sorry” for long queues amid COVID surge
HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s leader, Carrie Lam, has said she is “deeply sorry and anxious” about the lengthy wait for residents to get tested or enter isolation facilities after a record number of new coronavirus cases left authorities scrambling. Hong
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US approves $100 million sale for Taiwan missile upgrades
WASHINGTON: The United States has approved a possible $100 million sale of equipment and services to Taiwan to “sustain, maintain, and improve” the Patriot missile defense system used by the self-ruled island claimed by China, the Pentagon said on Monday.
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#BoycottKFC trends online after ‘solidarity’ with Kashmir post by brand’s Pakistan account. KFC India apologises
Fast food restaurant chain KFC landed in trouble after the brand’s official Pakistan handle shared a post showing ‘solidarity’ with Kashmir. The post was shared on Facebook on February 5 on what they observe as Kashmir Day. As soon as
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Expo 2020 Dubai: KeTSA attracts potential investments worth RM5.8 bln
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (KeTSA) has attracted an estimated RM5.8 billion worth of potential investments in the 18th week of Expo 2020 Dubai, held in the United Arab Emirates. In a statement on Sunday, the
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Olympics: Beijing Games see 55 COVID-19 cases on Feb 2, highest daily tally
BEIJING: A total of 55 new COVID-19 infections were found among Olympic Games-related personnel on Feb. 2, the chair of the Beijing 2022 medical expert panel said on Thursday, the highest daily tally so far. Twenty-nine cases were found among
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