From the beginning, the script for the cheap political drama was never meant for Anthony Loke Siew Fook to resign as Transport Minister. That’s why he has only “offered” to resign (not actually resigning) from the Cabinet on September 19, 2026, following the Pardons Board's decision to grant
Read Full StoryFrustrated, Volodymyr Zelensky said he feels “betrayed” by Donald Trump after Ukraine suddenly faced restrictions on its military-grade Starlink terminals. The critical Starlink satellite communications system, produced by billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX but managed by the U.S. government, was
Read Full StorySaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) thought it would be a jolly good strategy to play both sides - “publicly” maintained a stance of neutrality while “privately” and actively encouraging the U.S.–Israeli military campaign against Iran. He has repeatedly stated that Saudi Arabia i
Read Full StoryAfter weeks of suffering due to haze from Indonesian wildfires which plunged air quality to an unhealthy level, finally schools in the states of Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Selangor, and Kuala Lumpur were closed on Friday (Oct 9). Malaysia's Air Pollutant Index (API) classifies air quality as "
Read Full StoryStarting at around £29,210, this mid-size SUV from from China undercuts established luxury British SUVs and alternatives by tens of thousands of pounds while offering a high-end look. It topped the U.K. monthly sales charts in March 2026 and sold 28,571 units by the end of August 2026, securing
Read Full StoryFor years, debt collection meant agents dialling through call lists, following fixed scripts and sending identical reminders to every customer, whatever their circumstances. That model struggles in digital finance. People now expect prompt, respectful communication and an easy way to sort things ou
Read Full StoryFlydubai's flight FZ1073 took off from Dubai International Airport in the UAE at 03:05 GMT (07:05 local time), en route to Ben Gurion Airport. Two hours into its journey on Wednesday (September 30), the Boeing 737 MAX 8 carrying 174 people - mostly Israeli passengers - plunged more than 17,000ft (5
Read Full StoryResources, time, and money had been wasted when the High Court acquitted former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on September 15 of four charges in his graft trial linked to the Jana Wibawa programme. The acquittal was for a charge of abusing his position for a RM200 million bribe and three counts o
Read Full StoryIn a rare move, Donald Trump personally welcomed Xi Jinping's entourage at Andrews Air Force Base as the U.S. Air Force band marched on the tarmac and U.S. and Chinese flags flew. The last American president to welcome a foreign leader at Andrews John F. Kennedy in 1962, although Trump welcomed Rus
Read Full StoryUS President Donald Trump is giving Chinese President Xi Jinping a king’s welcome this week, as he pursues what the White House calls “strategic stability.” The question is whether there will be much substance beneath the surface pomp. The administration is fast losing the Iran War. China is
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