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Culture
Kazinform International News Agency marks 99th anniversary
Nur Sultan: Kazinform International News Agency, the first in Kazakhstan to gain an international status, is celebrating its 99th anniversary. Throughout 99 years, the agency has been disseminating news related to the president, government and parliament of Kazakhstan, ministries, public institutions, cultural and sport achievements as well as world news.…
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People
Holiday turns tragic as Nora Anne found dead
Kuala Lumpur: What was supposed to have been a memorable holiday in exotic Malaysia turned tragic when special needs Franco-Irish teenager Nora Anne Quoirin was found dead after she went missing from an ecotourism resort where she and her family were staying. The 15-year-old was reported missing by her family…
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People
Malaysian police believe body found is that of Nora Anne
Nilai: The search-and-rescue team looking for a missing foreign teenager has found a body of a female, according to the police. Police believe body found is that of Nora Anne Quoirin, said Deputy-Inspector General of Police, Datuk Mazlan Mansor. “The fair-skinned body has yet to be identified. The forensics team…
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Society
Eight criminal cases initiated against Kyrgyzstan former president ‘s supporters
Bishkek: Eight criminal cases have been initiated against former President Almazbek Atambayev’s supporters, Otkurbek Dzhamshitov, the Prosecutor General of Kyrgyzstan, said. Addressing a media conference at Kabar News Agency, he noted that cases of mass riots, murder, hostage-taking, four cases of attempted murder and hooliganism have been initiated. An…
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Central Asia
Central Asia’s Got Talent to strengthen cultural integration
Almaty: Four Central Asian countries, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, will partner in a Central Asia’s Got Talent TV project that aims to strengthen cultural integration and find the most talented and original people in the four countries. The project will kick off on August 15 in Kazakhstan, Kazinform news…
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Politics
South China Sea Code of Conduct
By Ivan Lim Contributor to AsiaN Singapore: The long-awaited South China Sea Code of Conduct for peaceful resolution of disputes will be ready in three years, China and Asean have agreed. This was the key outcome of the Asean Foreign Ministers meeting with their Chinese counterpart.at their annual gathering…
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South East Asia
For Malaysia’s persons with disabilities, low-floor minibus provides opportunity
Kuala Lumpur: Ever come across a person on crutches or in a wheelchair, struggling to board a bus? Persons with disability (PWD) often struggle with public transportation as some are not designed with PWDs in mind. Hino Motors Limited, however, is cognisant of such challenges and has designed…
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Society
Central Asia’s widening religious tolerance highlighted as Feast of Sacrifice celebrated
Almost 30 years after the collapse of the Soviet Union that had often denounced religion as an enemy of Communism, former member states celebrated the Islamic “Feast of Sacrifice” openly within an air of an increasingly open religious tolerance and with congratulations from their leaders. In Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev…
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South East Asia
Missing teen in Malaysia: Hikers step forward to help
Nilai: The search and rescue (SAR) operation to locate teenager Nora Anne Quoirin who went missing on August 4 while vacationing with her family at a resort in Pantai, near Seremban, was assisted by a group of experienced hikers today. Group spokesman, Kenny Chan Kai Sian, 43, said they joined…
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South Asia
At least 12 people die as more monsoon rains hit Pakistan
By Nasir Aijaz AsiaN Correspondent Islamabad: At least a dozen people were electrocuted while various districts were flooded and fell to prolonged power outages as fresh spell of heavy monsoon rains have lashed Southern Sindh province of Pakistan since Saturday morning. The uninterrupted torrential downpour which started on Saturday…
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