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People
Missing teen’s parents express gratitude for assistance
Nilai: The family of Franco-Irish girl Nora Anne Quoirin, who has been mysteriously missing in Malaysia, have made a public appearance to express their gratitude to the search and rescue team at a meeting in the resort, today. The short video shared by the police this morning, showed Nora’s…
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People
Dr Mahathir receives Instafamous Inspiration Award
Putrajaya: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has received the Instafamous Inspiration Award from hurr.tv, Malaysia’s contemporary digital lifestyle hub. In his acceptance video, Dr Mahathir said the award was in appreciation of his leadership, hard work, dedication and contribution to the Malaysian people. “If I’m a good role model,…
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People
Angelina Jolie‘s son to attend South Korea’s Yonsei University
Seoul: South Korean fans of superstar Angeline Jolie are already dreaming of chance meetings with her following news that her eldest son Maddox will be taking classes at South Korea’s Yonsei University. According to PEOPLE, Maddox Jolie-Pitt, who turned 18 on Monday, will be studying biochemistry. “He got accepted…
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People
11 die, 5,664 seek treatment as sweltering heatwave sweeps Japan
Tokyo: The number of people severely affected heat-related medical issues in Japan has nearly tripled over one week. The government said that 11 people died and 5,664 with heat exhaustion symptoms were taken to hospitals last week when temperatures rose sharply following the end of the rainy season…
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Society
Nor ´Phoenix´ Diana breaks norms as Malaysia’s first hijab pro-wrestler
Kuala Lumpur: With her weight of 43 kilograms and height of 155 centimeters, Nor ´Phoenix´ Diana, is a regular looking young Malaysian woman. However, Nor is not as common when it comes to what she is doing. She is simply creating a new trend by becoming the first Malaysian…
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South Asia
Heavy monsoon rains lash Pakistan
By Nasir Aijaz The AsiaN Correspondent Islamabad: Heavy monsoon rains on Monday lashed most parts of Pakistan, especially Sindh and Balochistan provinces and some southern areas of Punjab province. The downpour started in the wee hours and continued until sunset. The southern coastal districts of Sindh province were severely affected…
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Politics
Malaysia all set for installation of 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysians are all ready to witness on Tuesday another historic ceremony that usually takes place every five years – the installation of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Al Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al Mustafa Billah Shah of Pahang will be installed as the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong at Istana…
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People
Beji Caid Essebsi, world’s oldest president in service, dies at 92
Tunis: Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi died on Thursday, the day Tunisia marks Republic Day. Essebsi has been Tunisia’s leader since December 2014 when he became the first freely and directly elected president. A lawyer by profession, he served as interior minister, defense minister, ambassador, foreign affairs minister and…
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People
“Boris the Turk” hailed in Johnson’s ancestral hometown in Turkey
Ç Çankırı: The election new United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson whose family roots reach back to an Ottoman minister was hailed with great fanfare by fellow Turkish townsmen in Çankırı. Residents in the northern Turkish province , around 140 kilometers northeast of Ankara, told Demirören News Agency they…
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Business
IAEA chief Yukiya Amano dies at 72
Vienna: Yukiya Amano, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has died at age 72. The former Japanese diplomat who led the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog since 2009 had participated in several Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conferences over the last several years. The lifelong diplomat began his…
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