Aggie Beever-Jones ready to shine for England at Euro 2025

CHELSEA forward Aggie Beever-Jones is one of a group of talented youngsters on England’s team at Euro 2025, after putting on a dazzling display at Wembley in May with a first-half hat-trick against Portugal in the Nations League. But whether or not manager Sarina Wiegman calls her name on Sunday when England — a team… Continue reading Aggie Beever-Jones ready to shine for England at Euro 2025

Anwar jelaskan isu semasa dalam pertemuan dengan ahli Parlimen BN

KUALA NERUS: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata pertemuan dengan Ahli Parlimen Barisan Nasional (BN) pada Jumaat lalu bertujuan untuk menjelaskan beberapa isu semasa termasuk cukai, khabar angin tentang subsidi petrol RON95, dan hal ehwal badan kehakiman. Beliau menyatakan bahawa pertemuan itu diadakan atas cadangan Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Zahid Hamidi. “Datuk… Continue reading Anwar jelaskan isu semasa dalam pertemuan dengan ahli Parlimen BN
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Louis van Gaal announces cancer cure eyes football return

VETERAN coach Louis van Gaal says he has been cured of cancer and is keen for a return to the higher levels of the game. The 73-year-old announced three years ago that he was suffering from prostate cancer, but told a Dutch television talk show: “I’m no longer bothered by cancer.” When he announced his… Continue reading Louis van Gaal announces cancer cure eyes football return

ECRL capai kejayaan besar, terowong Genting 16.39 km berjaya ditembusi

BENTONG: Projek Laluan Rel Pantai Timur (ECRL) mencapai satu lagi kejayaan besar apabila Terowong Genting sepanjang 16.39 kilometer berjaya ditembusi mengikut jadual. Kejayaan ini menandakan pencapaian kejuruteraan yang signifikan dalam projek mega tersebut. Menteri Pengangkutan Anthony Loke menyatakan bahawa terowong ini merupakan antara struktur paling mencabar dalam keseluruhan 41 terowong di sepanjang jajaran ECRL. “Ini… Continue reading ECRL capai kejayaan besar, terowong Genting 16.39 km berjaya ditembusi
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Indian Super League on hold as contract renewal talks stall

INDIA’S top-flight soccer league, the Indian Super League, is on hold, the country’s football federation (AIFF) announced on Saturday, citing stalled negotiations for a contract renewal with their commercial partners, Reliance-led Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL). Talks to renew the 2010 agreement stalled after India’s Supreme Court asked the AIFF not to renew their deal… Continue reading Indian Super League on hold as contract renewal talks stall

Wabak ASF di tiga ladang babi Tasek Gelugor, 50 ekor mati

TASEK GELUGOR: Tiga ladang ternakan babi di Kampung Selamat disahkan positif dijangkiti penyakit Demam Babi Afrika (ASF) selepas ujian makmal oleh Makmal Veterinar Zon Utara. Dua ladang mencatat kematian tinggi dengan 50 ekor babi mati, manakala banyak lagi menunjukkan simptom jangkitan. Pengarah Jabatan Perkhidmatan Veterinar Pulau Pinang (JPVPP), Dr Saira Banu Mohamed Rejab, berkata pasukannya… Continue reading Wabak ASF di tiga ladang babi Tasek Gelugor, 50 ekor mati
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KKM perlukan kerjasama tangani isu penghijrahan doktor – Dzulkefly

PUTRAJAYA: Isu penghijrahan doktor dan tenaga kesihatan Malaysia ke luar negara memerlukan kerjasama pelbagai agensi kerajaan, bukan hanya tanggungjawab Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) semata-mata. Menteri Kesihatan Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad menegaskan penyelesaian jangka panjang memerlukan komitmen bersama termasuk dari Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA), Kementerian Kewangan, dan Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi. Beliau merujuk kajian oleh Strategic Engagement… Continue reading KKM perlukan kerjasama tangani isu penghijrahan doktor – Dzulkefly
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2,500 sertai larian MAPPA XX Wilayah Sabah anjuran JPA

KOTA KINABALU: Seramai 2,500 peserta terdiri daripada warga perkhidmatan awam dan masyarakat Sabah menyertai Larian Majlis Amanat Perdana Perkhidmatan Awam ke-20 (MAPPA XX) 2025 Wilayah Sabah di Stadium Likas. Acara ini merupakan siri keempat jelajah MAPPA XX selepas Kuantan, Batu Kawan, dan Kuching. Ketua Menteri Sabah Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor melepaskan peserta larian yang diadakan… Continue reading 2,500 sertai larian MAPPA XX Wilayah Sabah anjuran JPA
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Malaysia healthcare talent migration needs multi-agency effort – Dzulkefly

PUTRAJAYA: Addressing the issue of talent migration in Malaysia’s healthcare sector requires a coordinated, whole-of-government approach, not just efforts from the Health Ministry (MOH), said Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said long-term solutions must involve collaboration across multiple agencies, as highlighted in an independent study by the Strategic Engagement Group (SEG) titled The… Continue reading Malaysia healthcare talent migration needs multi-agency effort – Dzulkefly

Malaysia welcomes Yemeni scholar’s plan for student exchange in Islamic studies

KUALA LUMPUR: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar welcomes the plan of prominent Yemeni scholar Sheikh Al-Qodhi Dr Yasir Al-Adni As-Syahiri to establish bilateral cooperation in creating more opportunities for Yemeni students to pursue higher education in Malaysia. Mohd Na’im said the proposal is in line with Malaysia’s… Continue reading Malaysia welcomes Yemeni scholar’s plan for student exchange in Islamic studies

Sinner vs Alcaraz Wimbledon final: Redemption or three-peat?

FOR Jannik Sinner, Sunday’s Wimbledon final offers a chance of redemption; for Carlos Alcaraz it is an opportunity to join an elite club of men who have won the title three years in succession. There are many other plot lines but above all the showdown will help to cement a rivalry that could dominate tennis… Continue reading Sinner vs Alcaraz Wimbledon final: Redemption or three-peat?

Stefano Pioli returns to Fiorentina after Al-Nassr stint

ITALIAN coach Stefano Pioli, who spent last season in charge of Saudi club Al-Nassr, is to return to Fiorentina, a club he previously coached and played for as a player, the Tuscan club announced on Saturday. The 59-year-old succeeds his compatriot Raffaele Palladino, who resigned to everyone’s surprise in June, a few weeks after extending… Continue reading Stefano Pioli returns to Fiorentina after Al-Nassr stint

Pakistan hockey teams skip India tournaments over security concerns

PAKISTAN will not travel to India for upcoming hockey tournaments over “security” concerns, government sources told AFP on Saturday, potentially jeopardising their place in next year’s World Cup. The nuclear-armed neighbours traded the worst violence in decades during a four-day conflict in May that killed 70 people. Pakistan was due to participate in the Men’s… Continue reading Pakistan hockey teams skip India tournaments over security concerns

Anwar meets BN MPs to clarify tax, fuel subsidy and judiciary issues

KUALA NERUS: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his meeting with Barisan Nasional (BN) MPs last night was to clarify several current issues. He said among the matters explained were regarding taxation, rumours surrounding RON95 petrol subsidies, and issues related to the judiciary. “Well, on Monday, I decided to meet with PH (Pakatan Harapan… Continue reading Anwar meets BN MPs to clarify tax, fuel subsidy and judiciary issues

Israeli strike kills one in south Lebanon amid ceasefire tensions

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s health ministry confirmed one fatality in an Israeli airstrike on a residential area in Wata al-Khiam, southern Lebanon, on Saturday. The attack marks another violation of the November ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The ministry described the strike as an “Israeli enemy strike” targeting a home. No immediate response was issued by the… Continue reading Israeli strike kills one in south Lebanon amid ceasefire tensions

Man loses RM500k to fake investment scam in Sungai Bakap

GEORGE TOWN: A man lost RM500,000 after falling victim to a fake online investment scam that promised high returns in a short time in Sungai Bakap here, recently. Penang deputy police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the 53-year-old, a former warehouse assistant supervisor in Singapore, had come across a Facebook ad promoting stock… Continue reading Man loses RM500k to fake investment scam in Sungai Bakap

Iranian man arrested in US for illegal tech exports to Iran

LOS ANGELES: A 66-year-old Iranian man and US permanent resident was arrested in Los Angeles for allegedly exporting advanced electronics to Iran in violation of US sanctions. Bahram Mohammad Ostovari, who resides in both Santa Monica and Tehran, was taken into custody upon arrival at Los Angeles International Airport. The US Department of Justice stated… Continue reading Iranian man arrested in US for illegal tech exports to Iran

Sivakumar appointed FOM member to enhance education access

KUALA LUMPUR: Batu Gajah member of parliament V. Sivakumar has described his appointment as a member of Friends of Ministry (FOM), which is under the Ministry of Education (MOE), as a great trust to strengthening national education, especially in ensuring access to quality and comprehensive education to all levels of society. In a statement issued… Continue reading Sivakumar appointed FOM member to enhance education access

ECRL project completes 16km Genting Tunnel on schedule

BENTONG: The East Coast Rail Line (ECRL) project achieved an important milestone after the 16.39-kilometre (km) Genting Tunnel was dug completely according to schedule. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the tunnel, located on the Titiwangsa Range, was among the most challenging structures in terms of engineering out of the 41 tunnels along the ECRL route.… Continue reading ECRL project completes 16km Genting Tunnel on schedule

US-Palestinian family demands probe into West Bank killing by settlers

RAMALLAH: The family of a US-Palestinian man killed in an Israeli settler attack in the occupied West Bank has demanded that Washington launch an investigation into his death. Saif al-Din Kamil Abdul Karim Musalat, a 20-year-old from Florida, was beaten to death on Friday in Sinjil, a village north of Ramallah, according to the Palestinian… Continue reading US-Palestinian family demands probe into West Bank killing by settlers

AI mastery essential for progressive society says DPM Fadillah

KUCHING: Mastering artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer optional but essential for building a progressive, inclusive, and competitive society, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah, who is also the Member of Parliament for Petra Jaya, said in today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, enhancing digital skills is a shared responsibility that benefits individuals, families,… Continue reading AI mastery essential for progressive society says DPM Fadillah

Emergency vaccines cut deaths by 60% in disease outbreaks: study

GENEVA: Emergency vaccinations during outbreaks of diseases like cholera, Ebola, and measles have slashed deaths by nearly 60% over the past 25 years, according to a new study. The research also estimates that a similar number of infections were prevented, while generating billions in economic benefits. The study, backed by the Gavi vaccine alliance and… Continue reading Emergency vaccines cut deaths by 60% in disease outbreaks: study

Man found dead in Tapah ravine, BMW catches fire at Sepang circuit

TAPAH: A man believed to be in his 30s was found dead in a ravine at Kampung Batu 23, Jalan Pahang near Tapah. The Perak Fire and Rescue Department confirmed the discovery after receiving an emergency call at 1.48 pm. Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad, assistant director of the department’s operations division, stated that the victim was… Continue reading Man found dead in Tapah ravine, BMW catches fire at Sepang circuit

Cameroon presidential election set for October 12 amid political shifts

YAOUNDÉ: Cameroon will hold its presidential election on October 12, as announced by a decree from President Paul Biya. The 92-year-old leader, who has ruled for nearly 43 years, has not confirmed if he will seek an eighth term. Biya, the head of the Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM), faces growing uncertainty as key allies… Continue reading Cameroon presidential election set for October 12 amid political shifts

Myanmar troops and civilians flee to Thailand amid renewed conflict

BANGKOK: More than 500 civilians and soldiers from Myanmar fled into Thailand on Saturday following an attack by ethnic armed groups on a military base. The Thai army confirmed the influx, stating that the displaced individuals were disarmed and given humanitarian assistance. The clash occurred in Kayin state when the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA)… Continue reading Myanmar troops and civilians flee to Thailand amid renewed conflict

Macron declares July 12 as Dreyfus commemoration day in France

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron has officially declared July 12 as an annual day of national commemoration for Alfred Dreyfus, the French army captain wrongfully convicted of treason in 1894 in a case marred by antisemitism. “From now on, there will be a commemoration ceremony every July 12 for Dreyfus, for the victory of justice… Continue reading Macron declares July 12 as Dreyfus commemoration day in France

Moscow blames sanctions for Russia-UN food deal collapse

MOSCOW: Russia said Saturday that its agreement with the United Nations to facilitate exports of Russian food and fertilisers had collapsed due to Western sanctions over Moscow’s offensive in Ukraine. A day earlier, the UN said the three-year agreement, signed in 2022 in a bid to rein in global food prices, would end on July… Continue reading Moscow blames sanctions for Russia-UN food deal collapse

Govt boosts veterans’ economy with PUVET programme in Malaysia

ALOR GAJAH: The government is committed to enhancing the economic well-being of Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) veterans through the Veteran Economic Empowerment Programme (PUVET). Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said the programme provides support, including equipment, training, and business capital, to improve competitiveness, with a digital business training programme, soon to be launched in Kelantan… Continue reading Govt boosts veterans’ economy with PUVET programme in Malaysia

PM Anwar meets BN MPs to discuss policies and current issues

JELI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s meeting with Barisan Nasional (BN) MPs last night was to discuss government policies and clarify current issues, said BN secretary-general Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir. He said such meetings are held regularly as BN is a component of the Unity Government. “As part of the Unity Government,… Continue reading PM Anwar meets BN MPs to discuss policies and current issues

Terengganu launches MADANI Tuition to boost student excellence

KUALA TERENGGANU: Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for choosing Terengganu as the first state to implement the MADANI Tuition initiative, with an allocation of RM5.27 million. He said that his side hopes the assistance can further enhance the excellence of students in this… Continue reading Terengganu launches MADANI Tuition to boost student excellence

Sarawak assembly seats increase to 99 for better governance

KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof described the increase in the number of Sarawak State Legislative Assembly seats to 99 as the right move, based on the real needs of the state, which has an area almost equal to Peninsular Malaysia. Fadillah, who is also the Member of Parliament for Petra Jaya, said… Continue reading Sarawak assembly seats increase to 99 for better governance

Over 70,000 visitors attend MADANI Rakyat Programme in Terengganu

KUALA TERENGGANU: The MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025 in Terengganu, held at Pasar Kedai Payang here since Thursday, recorded an overwhelming turnout of over 70,000 visitors, far surpassing the initial target of 25,000. The Ministry of Works (KKR) in a statement today said the programme successfully achieved its objective of bringing government services and initiatives… Continue reading Over 70,000 visitors attend MADANI Rakyat Programme in Terengganu

Fadillah to brief GPS and GRS MPs on national issues

KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof will brief Members of Parliament from Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) on current national issues, following a recent closed-door meeting between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Barisan Nasional (BN) MPs. Fadillah said the briefings are important to ensure all MPs in… Continue reading Fadillah to brief GPS and GRS MPs on national issues

Waktu bekerja 42 jam kekal untuk kualiti perkhidmatan kesihatan terbaik

KUALA LUMPUR: Keputusan kerajaan mengekalkan waktu bekerja 42 jam seminggu bagi petugas kesihatan yang bekerja syif akan memastikan kualiti perkhidmatan awam kekal pada tahap terbaik. Presiden CUEPACS, Datuk Dr Adnan Mat, menyifatkan langkah ini sebagai keputusan yang penuh hikmah dan selari dengan semangat Malaysia MADANI. “Langkah ini jelas menunjukkan bahawa kerajaan mendengar dan memahami suara… Continue reading Waktu bekerja 42 jam kekal untuk kualiti perkhidmatan kesihatan terbaik
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Pemimpin UMNO digesa jelaskan kerjasama kerajaan perpaduan

KUALA TERENGGANU: Para pemimpin dan ketua cawangan UMNO digesa untuk terus memainkan peranan dalam memberikan penerangan kepada ahli akar umbi mengenai kepentingan penyertaan parti dalam Kerajaan Perpaduan. Naib Presiden UMNO Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin menegaskan bahawa walaupun kerjasama itu semakin difahami, masih terdapat segelintir ahli yang keliru dan bersikap menjauhkan diri. “Dalam landskap politik… Continue reading Pemimpin UMNO digesa jelaskan kerjasama kerajaan perpaduan
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Fadillah akan beri penjelasan isu kritikal kepada ahli Parlimen GPS, GRS

KUCHING: Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof akan memberikan penjelasan terperinci mengenai isu semasa dan kritikal negara kepada semua Ahli Parlimen Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) dan Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS). Langkah ini diambil susulan pertemuan tertutup Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim dengan wakil rakyat Barisan Nasional (BN) baru-baru ini. Fadillah, yang juga Ketua… Continue reading Fadillah akan beri penjelasan isu kritikal kepada ahli Parlimen GPS, GRS
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Dzulkefly sedia jelaskan semua isu KKM, terbuka kepada pandangan

PUTRAJAYA: Menteri Kesihatan Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad menyatakan kesediaannya untuk menerima pandangan dan memberi penjelasan mengenai sebarang isu berkaitan Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM). Beliau menegaskan bahawa jawatan yang dipegangnya adalah amanah rakyat dan bukannya keistimewaan peribadi. Dzulkefly berkata, beliau menganggap kritikan sebagai cabaran dan bukan serangan peribadi. “Antara ‘shape up or ship out’, saya memilih… Continue reading Dzulkefly sedia jelaskan semua isu KKM, terbuka kepada pandangan
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99 kerusi DUN Sarawak langkah tepat ikut keperluan geografi – Fadillah

KUCHING: Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof menyokong penambahan kerusi Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Sarawak kepada 99, menganggapnya sebagai langkah praktikal berasaskan keperluan geografi dan pentadbiran negeri. Beliau menegaskan keputusan itu bukan hanya bergantung pada jumlah penduduk tetapi juga keluasan kawasan serta representasi pelbagai etnik. “Ada yang berpendapat kriteria sepatutnya berdasarkan populasi, tetapi Sarawak… Continue reading 99 kerusi DUN Sarawak langkah tepat ikut keperluan geografi – Fadillah
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Lelaki ditemukan meninggal dalam gaung di Tapah

TAPAH: Seorang lelaki ditemukan meninggal dunia di dalam gaung di Kampung Batu 23, Jalan Pahang berhampiran Tapah. Kejadian itu dilaporkan kepada pihak bomba pada pukul 1.48 tengah hari. Menurut Penolong Pengarah Bahagian Operasi Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) Perak, Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad, mangsa yang berusia sekitar 30-an ditemukan dalam keadaan terbaring oleh orang awam.… Continue reading Lelaki ditemukan meninggal dalam gaung di Tapah
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Kerajaan perkasakan ekonomi veteran ATM melalui program PUVET

ALOR GAJAH: Kerajaan komited untuk memperkasa ekonomi veteran Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM) menerusi Program Pemerkasaan Usahawan Veteran (PUVET) dengan menyediakan pelbagai bentuk bantuan termasuk peralatan, latihan dan modal perniagaan. Timbalan Menteri Pertahanan Adly Zahari berkata inisiatif terbaharu di bawah PUVET ialah latihan perniagaan digital untuk usahawan veteran yang akan dilaksanakan di Kelantan tidak lama lagi.… Continue reading Kerajaan perkasakan ekonomi veteran ATM melalui program PUVET
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Mahkamah sekat sementara tindakan keras Trump terhadap pendatang di California

LOS ANGELES: Seorang hakim persekutuan di California telah mengeluarkan arahan sementara untuk menyekat dasar kerajaan Amerika Syarikat di bawah pentadbiran Donald Trump yang bertujuan menguatkuasakan tindakan tegas terhadap pendatang tanpa izin di selatan negeri itu. Keputusan itu dikeluarkan oleh Hakim Daerah AS, Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong, pada Jumaat lalu. Menurut arahan tersebut, Jabatan Keselamatan Dalam Negeri… Continue reading Mahkamah sekat sementara tindakan keras Trump terhadap pendatang di California
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Sivakumar dilantik ahli FOM KPM, fokus tingkat akses pendidikan berkualiti

KUALA LUMPUR: Ahli Parlimen Batu Gajah V. Sivakumar menganggap pelantikannya sebagai Ahli Friends of Ministry (FOM) di bawah Kementerian Pendidikan (KPM) sebagai satu tanggungjawab besar dalam memperkukuh sistem pendidikan negara. Beliau menekankan pentingnya akses pendidikan berkualiti untuk semua lapisan masyarakat. Dalam kenyataan rasmi KPM, Sivakumar mengucapkan terima kasih kepada Menteri Pendidikan Fadhlina Sidek atas kepercayaan… Continue reading Sivakumar dilantik ahli FOM KPM, fokus tingkat akses pendidikan berkualiti
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Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad open to feedback on ministry issues

PUTRAJAYA: Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said today that he was open to views and ready to explain any issues related to his ministry. He added that he accepted criticism as a challenge not an attack and his ministerial post was not a privilege but a heavy duty entrusted by the people. “Between… Continue reading Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad open to feedback on ministry issues

MoE hands liquor auction probe to authorities, says Fadhlina

KUALA TERENGGANU: The Ministry of Education (MOE) is leaving it to the authorities to investigate the recent incident involving a liquor auction within a school compound that went viral recently. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the ministry will not compromise on any form of misconduct or violation of regulations involving educational institutions. “We have handed… Continue reading MoE hands liquor auction probe to authorities, says Fadhlina

Chery denies improper green vehicle subsidy claims in China

SHANGHAI: Chinese automaker Chery has denied allegations that it improperly claimed government subsidies for environmentally friendly vehicles. The denial follows an audit by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology that disqualified declarations by Chery and BYD for a combined $53 million in subsidies covering thousands of vehicles sold between 2015 and 2020. Chery stated… Continue reading Chery denies improper green vehicle subsidy claims in China

PKK disarmament marks new era for Turkey, says Erdogan

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has described the disarmament of Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militants as a turning point for Turkey, calling for nationwide support to solidify the peace process. The symbolic burning of weapons by PKK fighters in northern Iraq signals a potential end to decades of conflict. Erdogan addressed his AK Party members… Continue reading PKK disarmament marks new era for Turkey, says Erdogan

Trump’s stance on Russia sanctions sparks cautious optimism for Ukraine

WASHINGTON: A bipartisan US bill aiming to impose sanctions on Russia to encourage peace negotiations with Ukraine has gained momentum in Congress. However, it still lacks the crucial endorsement from President Donald Trump, leaving Ukraine’s allies cautiously hopeful. Trump, who previously vowed to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has yet to fully back the legislation.… Continue reading Trump’s stance on Russia sanctions sparks cautious optimism for Ukraine

India relaxes sulphur emission rules for coal plants, easing decade-old mandate

NEW DELHI: India has rolled back a decade-old regulation requiring coal-fired power plants to install costly clean-air equipment, exempting most units from strict sulphur emission standards. A government order issued late Friday revealed the policy shift, which spares 79% of coal plants outside heavily populated or polluted areas from compliance. The 2015 mandate had required… Continue reading India relaxes sulphur emission rules for coal plants, easing decade-old mandate