U.S. suspends US$3.5 million in military aid to Thailand following coup
WASHINGTON: The U.S. has suspended about US$3.5 million in military assistance to Thailand following a coup, Xinhua news agency reports…
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Ban Ki-Moon happy over Malaysia’s nomination for UN seat
NEW YORK: United Nations (UN) secretary-general Ban Ki-Moon has expressed his happiness over Malaysia’s candidacy for a non-permanent seat in…
Mysterious meteor shower in store for N. America
A mysterious meteor shower late Friday and early Saturday is captivating countless astronomers and amateur skywatchers with the promise of…
Crisis in Thailand does not affect Malaysian politics, economy – Dr Mahathir
TOKYO: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad says Malaysia’s politics and economy will not be affected by the crisis in Thailand, following…
New Thai junta summons ousted leaders
BANGKOK, Thailand: Thailand’s new military junta summoned the kingdom’s ousted government leaders yesterday and banned them from leaving the country,…
Chinese mining tycoon, brother sentenced to death for murder
BEIJING: A Chinese court yesterday convicted a mining billionaire said to have links with former security tsar Zhou Yongkang of…
Camera lost 2 years at sea found with photos intact
VANCOUVER: A camera lost in a shipwreck off the west coast of Vancouver Island, Canada two years ago was found…
Singapore blogger apologises to PM, rejects demand for compensation
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean blogger accused by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of defamation apologised yesterday, but rejected the premier’s demand…