Malaysia’s opposition preparing for snap polls
Malaysia’s opposition gearing up for early elections, potential PM candidate Mohd Shafie Apdal said.Earlier speaker of parliament’s was replaced.
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ICJ backs Qatar in air blockade
International Court of Justice, United Nations top court rejects appeal by Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE over an…
Mongolia’s traditional Naadam sporting festival goes online
Mongolia’s traditional Naadam sporting festival kicked-off at the weekend but without the usual crowds of spectators due to coronavirus fears.
To avoid gaining weight during lockdown, no need to stop eating
The researchers found that the resulting stress, anxiety, tiredness and boredom of lockdown are the main causes of unhealthy eating…
Singapore People’s Action Party on track to retain power
Singapore’s ruling party is on track to retain power comfortably, early counting of votes from Friday’s general election showed, but…
Shura Council of Saudi Arabia to debate changes in sexual harassment laws
Shura Council of Saudi Arabia to put the subject of Social Affairs, Family and Youth on the draft motion to…
United States looking to ban TikTok
United States is considering banning Chinese social media apps, including TikTok, over allegations Beijing is using them to spy on…
Saudi Arabia announces first phase of Red Sea project
Saudi Arabia has announced first phase of Red Sea project that will see the establishment of 16 luxury hotels, two…
Hong Kong released additional details of controversial China law
Hong Kong released additional details of China’s new national security law for former British colony,security forces can stop people from…
Saudi Arabia passport is most improved of decade
Saudi Arabia passport is fastest-growing passports of 2019 according to the data of the Q2 Index Passport Henley for the…
Saudi Arabia to launch world largest camel hospital
Saudi Arabia will launch world’s largest hospital for treating camels and conducting related research in the region of Qassim in…
China fired back at Canada over criticism of Hong Kong security law
China fired back at Canada for criticising national security law for Hong Kong, second rebuke in a week that added…
Saudi Minister stands up for cyberbullying victim woman inventor
Saudi Minister phoned Aisha Al Saqqaf after she was bullied on social media following publication of information about a new…
Study shows 60% of Saudi children spend too much time on cell phones
Study by Kaspersky says that not all parents are in keeping with current internet trends or have enough knowledge about…
Saudi Women driver’s licence scams spotted on social media
Saudi Kingdom granted women right to drive two years ago, a historic move that cracked open a window to new…
Jamal Khashoggi fiancee appears as Turkish court opens trial of 20 Saudi nationals
Jamal Khashoggi fiancee told a court the Washington Post columnist was lured to his death at Saudi Consulate through “a…
Rodrigo Duterte approves widely opposed anti-terror law
Rodrigo Duterte has approved anti-terror law that grants security forces powers to fight armed groups, but critics say it could…
Kremlin calls poll allowing Putin to rule until 2036 a triumph
Kremlin says Russians had shown how much they trusted Putin with a nationwide vote that gave him right to run…
Turkish President vows social media controls over insults to family
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatens new law to regulate ‘immoral’ social media over tweets directed at daughter and son-in-law.
Kuwait decides to summon former MP over audio leaks with Gaddafi
Kuwait’s Security Agency decided to summon former PM Mubarak Al Duwailah over leaked records that links him to the late…
Israel Uncertain over controversial process of West Bank annexation
Israel has signaled that occupied West Bank annexation controversial plan not imminent as Palestinians gather for renewed protests.
Myanmar finds troops guilty in Rohingya genocide
Myanmar military officers have been found guilty by a court-martial investigating atrocities against Rohingya in conflict-ridden Rakhine state.