Malaysia first nation authorised to distribute official identification for all haj pilgrims
Called the 'nusuk card,' it was introduced by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.
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India suspends water treaty with Pakistan, asks Pakistani diplomats to leave in a week
The attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir on Tuesday resulted in 28 fatalities and left 17 injured.
Instant retail in China sizzles as turf war among big names heats up
The company emphasised that it will never force its riders to "choose one out of two" platforms, encouraging them to accept orders freely from different platforms. JD will also…
Thai cabinet approves physical test exemption for driving licence renewal
The Department of Land Transport has yet to define the age range and physical criteria for drivers to be eligible for licence renewal without undergoing reaction and eyesight…
BJP agrees to remove two temples in India’s Durgapur for school’s expansion
The BJP has agreed to the removal of two temples after hundreds of students from a government-sponsored high school gathered in front of the local police station today, demanding…
Grade 12 tests in Nepal deferred to May 4 amid teachers’ boycott
The tests, originally slated to commence on April 24, have been postponed until May 4. A meeting of the board on Tuesday evening took the decision to defer the examinations…
Bangladeshis worry amid US immigration crackdown
Thirty-one have already been deported; officials say more could be sent back.
H2(N)O: Nor any drop to drink for Karachi’s other half
Karachi’s water crisis won’t be solved with billion-rupee mega-projects but through people-centred reforms that give informal settlements legal recognition and reliable…
Experts predict visa-free extension for Chinese tourists to Malaysia will boost economy
Apart from stability, which allows tourism stakeholders to plan their products well ahead, they say positive spillovers can be anticipated for the hospitality and retail sectors.
Philippine President Marcos signs law on immediate, appropriate burial for Muslims
Republic Act No. 12160, or the Philippine Islamic Burial Act, also requires hospitals, medical clinics, funeral parlors, morgues, custodial or prison facilities, etc. to release…