China lands probe on far side of the moon
It is the first manmade probe to land on the far side. Humankind’s lunar exploration history saw the opening of a new chapter on Thursday morning as the world’s first…
Japanese emperor turns 85, glad for war-free reign
The emperor made his last speech before his pending abdication. Japan’s Emperor Akihito, who turned 85 yesterday, has said he was heartened that the Heisei (achieving peace)…
Afghan war helped Pakistan keep nuclear option: US papers
US backing for anti-Soviet fighters in Afghanistan may have enabled the Pakistan bomb. Torn between preventing Pakistan from going nuclear and fighting the Soviets in Afghanistan,…
In search of durians…in Australia!
Very few compelling reasons exist for Malaysians to visit Darwin in Australia’s Northern Territory, unless its for Durian. Most of the time, it’s hot in Darwin … and I mean…
Japan okays jamming hostile satellites
Japan approves a measure to research the capabilities to jam hostile communication satellites. The government plans to possess the capability to jam hostile communication…
UK court orders tycoon’s extradition to India
Vijay Mallya can be extradited back to India, a UK court rules. A London court on Monday ordered extradition of liquor baron Vijay Mallya to India, where the now defunct…
Publicity stunt overshadows Nepal government’s social security policy
Nepal’s new social security scheme—a campaign that marketing analysts said was worth millions of rupees – was overshadowed by a government publicity stunt. It was…
Gene editing experiment generates controversy
A Chinese scientist’s attempt to produce the world’s first gene-edited babies who are immune to HIV has sparked heated controversy among those in academia and the…
Dolce & Gabbana ‘racist’ ad leads to Chinese boycott
A racist ad and Instagram post has prompted massive backlash at luxury brand Dolce and Gabbana in China. Chinese e-commerce firm Yangmatou has taken 58,000 Dolce & Gabbana…
Korean businesses demand right to purchase renewable energy
Samsung gradually being pressed by clients like Apple to use renewable energy. Samsung Electronics and 11 large South Korean companies pledged to expand the use of renewable…