More than 500 people evacuated from Kedah floods
In Penang, nearly 200 people were taking shelter at Dewan Rakan Sukan
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Thai truckers threaten strikes over rising fuel prices
Truck operatiors cannot afford to suffer losses any longer, said the president of the Land Transport Association of Thailand
Congress’ Priyanka Gandhi promises 200,000 jobs in Uttar Pradesh
She also promised free bus travel for all women and fishing to be granted the status of farming
N. Korea demands sanctions relief before discussing end-of-war declaration: NIS
Pyongyang’s preconditions for opening dialogue include the suspension of the joint military exercises, and the partial lifting of the UN sanctions on refined oil, minerals,…
Covid-19 pandemic led to price rise at global level: Jai Ram
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said the Covid-19pandemic has led to increasing in inflation at the global level.
The Glasgow climate test
World leaders will soon be put to the test at the United Nations Climate Conference — known as COP26 — in Glasgow.
Singapore says biscuits safe to eat despite cancer claims
The Hong Kong Consumer Council said earlier this month that the chemical carcinogens were detected in 60 samples of biscuits it tested.
Jokowi enters seventh year on stronger political footing
Seven years in, the former Jakarta governor continues to prove his doubters wrong as he tightens his grip on power.
China’s PLA deploys new type of all-terrain vehicle on border with India
The delivery of the vehicle comes at a time when China and India failed to reach an agreement during recent talks.
Philippines to take heavy-polluting western countries to task in their climate financing commitments
The Philippines also launched its sustainable finance roadmap and guiding principles to ensure a steady stream of public and private financing for climate change mitigation.