BEIJING (AP) — China announces unspecified sanctions on U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for her visit to Taiwan.
China said Monday it had organised fresh military drills around Taiwan, as a delegation of visiting United States lawmakers were set to meet the island's leader just weeks after a similar trip by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi heightened fears of conflict.
Germany is sending 13 military aircraft to joint exercises in Australia, the air force's largest peacetime deployment, underlining Berlin's increased focus on the Indo-Pacific amid rising tensions with China in the region. Last year, a German warship sailed into the South China Sea for the first time in almost 20 years, a move that saw Berlin joining other Western nations in expanding its military presence in the region amid growing alarm over Beijing's territorial ambitions. Tensions have also risen over Taiwan since China - which claims Taiwan as its own territory - kicked off military drills around the democratically governed island after U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taipei at the start of August.
A woman was arrested yesterday in Johor Bahru for ramming into her ex-boyfriend’s house as well as threatening his family. Following a report made by the ex-boyfriend’s sister, North Johor Baru district deputy police chief Fariz Ammar Abdullah said the 20-year-old woman was arrested at Lima Kedai Toll Plaza in Gelang Patah at 6:30 am,…
STORY: Ukraine's President called for new sanctions against Russia on Monday, as he warned of the consequences of a potential catastrophe at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Shelling near the plant - Europe's largest - has caused widespread alarm, with the world nuclear watchdog warning that there could be a disaster if the fighting does not stop. New satellite imagery released by Planet Labs purports to shows the aftermath of shelling near the plant which Russia seized in March.Ukrainian and Russian-installed officials have traded accusations over who is responsible for the attacks.In a late Monday-night address, Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for Russia's nuclear sector to be sanctioned."If a terrorist state allows itself to completely ignore the international community's demands, and, furthermore, on such a sensitive topic, this clearly indicates the need for immediate action. Any radiation incident at the Zaporizhia Nuclear power plant can be a blow to the countries of the European Union, Turkey, Georgia, and countries from more distant regions. Everything depends only on the direction and strength of the wind. If Russia's actions lead to a catastrophe, the consequences may hit those who yet remain silent."Meanwhile, a Russian-backed court in Ukraine's Donetsk on Monday charged five Europeans on Monday with being mercenaries.The men - from Britain, Croatia, and Sweden - were captured while fighting with Ukrainian forces.Russian media reports that three of them could face the death penalty.All have pleaded not guilty.Foreign governments have dismissed the trials as illegitimate.In June, three other foreign nationals were sentenced to death on similar charges.Russia sent troops into Ukraine in February, in what it calls a "special military operation" to demilitarise its neighbour.Ukraine and its Western backers accuse Moscow of waging an imperial-style war of conquest.
Lawyers for former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak sought on Monday to introduce fresh evidence for a re-trial, a final bid to overturn a 12-year jail term over a corruption case linked to the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal. Najib, 69, has pleaded not guilty to dozens of charges over the alleged theft of $4.5 billion from 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), a state fund he co-founded as premier in 2009. Prosecutors say more than $1 billion in 1MDB funds made its way into Najib's personal accounts.
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Football fans in Malaysia can watch the majority of the 2022 FIFA World Cup for free, as RTM will continue to be the official broadcaster for the Qatar tournament.
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U.S. stocks clawed back from a downbeat start to the trading week Monday as Wall Street looked to extend a summer rally that saw equity markets log their longest winning streak in 10 months in Friday's session.
The Health Ministry of Malaysia is looking to secure five percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) to upgrade the country’s public healthcare and ensure that it has a world-class standard healthcare system in the future. According to Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin, the baseline for public health spending in an upper middle-income nation is…
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From swopping embarrassing stories over shots of soju to crafting the perfect escape plan out of a dictatorial country — K-drama friendships have paved the way for some of the most engaging moments in television history. If you’re looking for a refreshing switch up from the usual romance series or need something to binge-watch on Netflix with your friends, we’ve got a list of the perfect shows for you. Dreamy romances might be the lifeblood of Korean dramas but it’s the friendships that push the
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Following the instant success of the Bacalar project last year, Bentley Mulliner is all set to unveil a new exclusive coach built grand tourer called the Batur. The Bentley Mulliner Batur however is much more than a successor to the Bacalar. According to the brand, the model reveals an all-new design language for Bentley. It will showcase themes and forms that will define Bentley’s future range of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). Representing the pinnacle of the Bentley family, the Bentley Mull
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After all the memes of the technology we have instead of flying cars, we now actually have them. Take a look at Volkswagen’s working prototype. Volkswagen has launched a ‘state-of-the-art passenger drone prototype,’ or a fully working automated electric flying car. The prototype marks the German car maker’s first step into the world of aircraft design and development. The aircraft is dubbed Flying Tiger because of both its black-and-gold livery and the fact that it is launched in the Year of the
