[ad_1] The US secretary of state rejects China’s claims on the South China Sea while traveling to Indonesia as part of a five-country tour. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday that the United States would find new ways to cooperate with Indonesia in the South China Sea and respected …
Read More »Cardinal Fernández will long be remembered for his subtle defiance
[ad_1] COMMENTARY | Cardinal Anthony Soter Fernández, first prince of the Malaysian Catholic Church (a term reserved exclusively for cardinals) died yesterday in Kuala Lumpur at the age of 88, following an outbreak of cancer. Fernandez will long be remembered for his discreet defiance of secular powers, which in the …
Read More »Pompeo slams ‘predator’ China on trip to Sri Lanka
[ad_1] COLOMBO: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called China’s communist government a “predator” on Wednesday (October 28), during a trip to boost ties with Sri Lanka, which has received significant investment and support. Beijing diplomat. Pompeo made his latest attack on China after speaking with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa about …
Read More »Liverpool’s tactical adjustment has helped them deal with the defeat of Virgil van Dijk, but awaits a real test
[ad_1] Liverpool, so far, have coped relatively well with the absence of Virgil van Dijk. The reaction that followed the news of his ACL injury was inevitably near hysteria, given its importance to Jürgen Klopp’s team. The imposing Dutchman is much more than a center-back: he is a presence, a …
Read More »French embassy official summoned Wisma Putra
[ad_1] PUTRAJAYA: Wisma Putra has summoned a senior official from the French Embassy in Kuala Lumpur to express Malaysia’s concern about the “growing hostility” against Islam, such as the publication of cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad. In a statement, Wisma Putra said that he had summoned the charge d’affaires of …
Read More »Kedah to turn to private sector if government loan for Kulim airport fails, says MB
[ad_1] Kedah MB Sanusi Md Nor states that airport experts have found Kulim International Airport to be a viable project. (Photo by Bernama) ALOR SETAR: Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said today that the state needed RM1 billion to RM2.5 billion in loans from the federal government to …
Read More »Indonesia says ‘Jurassic Park’ project poses no threat to Komodo dragon
[ad_1] JAKARTA, Oct 27 (Reuters): On Tuesday (Oct 27) the Indonesian Ministry of the Environment tried to quell outrage over the construction of a tourism project on an island dubbed “Jurassic Park” after a image went viral on social media of a Komodo dragon facing a large truck. The image …
Read More »Motorsports: Hats off to Hamilton, says old enemy Rosberg
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – Nico Rosberg on Tuesday hailed Lewis Hamilton’s 92nd Formula One victory and sporting longevity as a major achievement, but said the way the Briton was using his platform to raise awareness of global issues it was just as impressive. The 35-year-olds were teammates and fierce rivals …
Read More »Palm oil price increase
[ad_1] PETALING JAYA: Crude Palm Oil (CPO) prices are expected to rise due to recovery in demand from India and China, as well as a decrease in supply due to labor shortages. CGS-CIMB head of research Ivy Ng expects CPO prices to average around RM2,500 per tonne this year, which …
Read More »World War III News: India and US Sign New Defense Agreement Targeting China | World | News
[ad_1] Under the agreement, the two powers agreed to share military intelligence and increase cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. Relations between Beijing and Washington and New Delhi have deteriorated dramatically in recent years. As a result, India, which traditionally avoided regional alliances, has moved closer to the United States. In …
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