South Korea names new foreign minister, National Intelligence Service director
SEOUL: President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday tapped his national security adviser to become the new spy chief and a former ambassador to the United Nations as the new foreign minister, his office said. National Security Adviser Cho Tae-yong was named to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director […]
Modesty: Malaysian minister assists workers in sweeping rainwater
KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian minister has posted a picture of himself helping to sweep the rainwater that fell on the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. “Today the rain of grace fell heavily. Thank God, I was able to contribute a little service and energy with the staff of the Grand Mosque when the heavy […]
UAE appoints ministers for happiness and tolerance
The prime minister of the United Arab Emirates has announced the creation of a minister of state for happiness, as part of a major government shake-up. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also the ruler of Dubai, said the minister would drive policy “to create social good and satisfaction”.A new post of minister […]
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