Malaysia to step up efforts to boost foreign tourists at Kelantan homestays
From January to August, the Malaysia Homestay Experience Programme recorded 7,208 tourist arrivals in Kelantan.
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Taiwan indicts 5 for attack on comedian who satirized China's Xi
TAIPEI, Oct 21 - Taiwanese prosecutors indicted five people on Wednesday for plotting to run over with a car a comedian whose shows have poked fun at the Chinese government, including President Xi Jinping.
Camel Racing, a Sect and Workplace Democracy: Tallinn Fest Sets Docs Lineup, Special Screenings
The 30th edition of the Estonian festival also unveils Stephen Frears' 'Dangerous Liaisons' and Tim Blake Nelson's 'The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd' among its latest program additions.
Australian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack
Her alleged attacker, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, faces multiple charges and appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday.
Starbucks China will require purchases to sit in its cafes
The chain has come under stiff competition with cheaper local rivals such as Luckin Coffee.
Attacked owner of looted Paris shop: '10 years of work destroyed, I have not slept in three days'
Originally from Bangladesh, Hassan arrived in France in 2010. After spending years working in hospitality, he managed to save enough to open his own business. In the aftermath of the weekend riots in Paris, his shop has been left completely destroyed.
Labour accused of ‘climate vandalism’ by Green leader Polanski after Jackdaw gasfield approved – UK politics live
The Jackdaw field will start supplying gas to homes and businesses from the end of the month, the government said Good morning. After months of delay, the government has taken a decision on one of the most difficult climate crisis/energy supply challenges on the table. It has
North Korea tells border troops to take 'resolute action' if South threatens their safety
Tensions between North and South Korea have risen since Pyongyang began fortifying its border in April 2024.
Singapore travellers can now use DBS PayLah! in Taiwan
PayLah! users will now be able to scan to pay at more than 250,000 participating merchants in Taiwan.
Cleanup efforts begin in flood-hit eastern Spain after deadly torrential rain
Torrential rain flooded eastern Spain, leaving at least four dead. Crews carried out more than 400 rescues in the Valencia region, officials said Monday.
5 years on, South Korea’s anti-stalking law confronts the violence it was meant to stop
Questions are being raised about the effectiveness of South Korea’s anti-stalking law and its victim-protection system.
‘Father’s House,’ Starring David Dencik and Trine-Dyrholm, Picked Up by DR Sales Ahead of Tallinn Competition
Copenhagen-based DR Sales, the international distributor of Oscar-winning doc “Mr Nobody Against Putin” and Sundance winner “A New Kind of Wilderness,” has boarded Denmark’s “Father’s House,” starring David Dencik (“No Time to Die,” “The Chestnut Man”) and Trine Dyrholm (“The
Malaysia bans civil servants from using mapping app Waze, citing links to Israel
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim recommended the use of TuJu, a domestic mapping app, as an alternative.
From dance to clean-air shelters: How South-east Asians are turning haze anger into action
The region’s frustration over Indonesia’s fires has become memes, art and community projects.
'Failures of the past have consequences today' says Fabrice Leggeri on recent French protests
Fabrice Leggeri, MEP for Rassemblement Nationale speaks to Euronews on the recent violence and protests in France.
Great Lakes Creative Producers Lab Unveils Cohort of 15 Film Producers From Seven African Countries
"The strongest industry will be built by producers who work across borders, and the Great Lakes Creative Producers Lab is a catalyst for that."
‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Secret Cinema Immersive Stage Show Casts George Maguire as Jack Sparrow, Extends London Run
Olivier winner George Maguire will play Captain Jack Sparrow in “Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Immersive Adventure,” the London stage production from Secret Cinema and TodayTix. Phil Daniels, known for “Quadrophenia,” “EastEnders” and Blur’s “Parklife,” will play
North Korea says ‘new firepower units’ in place after border threat
It came a day after Seoul warned of a “firm” response to further North Korean provocations.
Some parties may try to form a ‘new’ Perikatan coalition, says PN secretary-general Takiyuddin
Malaysia’s Registrar of Societies deregistered Perikatan on Oct 20.
A viable path to peace in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine can be ended permanently on terms that protect Ukraine’s statehood, meet Russia’s security concerns, and lay the foundation for a durable European security order. As another round of negotiations gears up in Norway, I propose a settlement concluded as a
Dramatic footage shows ferry engulfed in flames off Indonesia
All passengers and crew were rescued after the KMP Batumandi ferry caught fire near Merak Port in western Indonesia on Tuesday.
Arctic gas and oil should 'stay in the ground', says EU commissioner Síkela
European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela insists the EU will maintain its opposition to drilling for natural resources, including oil and gas, in the Arctic, despite the US and Norway taking a different approach.
Thai Pop Star Jeff Satur Signs With Universal Music Southeast Asia, Sets 2027 Album and World Tour
Thai singer-songwriter and actor Jeff Satur, whose music has passed 2 billion streams, has signed with Universal Music Southeast Asia (UM SEA), the regional division of Universal Music Group, as he pushes to take T-pop to a global audience. The first major release under the new
Malaysia, Indonesia explore proposed MOU to tackle transboundary haze
Cooperation would focus on sharing hotspot monitoring data and managing high-risk areas.
Africa: Africa CDC Calls for Urgent Global Support As Nigeria Confirms Ebola Case
[Premium Times] Mr Kaseya also urged partners to provide immediate funding, medical supplies, diagnostics and trained emergency responders.
More cuts 'necessary' says German ambassador to EU, ruling out common borrowing, EU-level taxes
More cuts are "definitely necessary", says German ambassador to the EU. Thomas Hans Ossowki speaks on EU budget discussions, ruling out new common borrowing and EU-level taxation, while reaffirming support for Ukraine.
Transboundary haze law possible but enforcement a challenge, Malaysia Parliament told
Getting enough evidence to identify those responsible for fires remains a major challenge.
Diplomatic damage control in Oslo as Zelenskyy says US intelligence sharing restored
Good morning. It’s Mared Gwyn, penning this newsletter in the early hours from Brussels. In this edition: The diplomatic push to revive Ukraine peace talks, and how Hungary has surprised diplomats by stalling Kyiv’s accession talks.
Surging fuel prices push UK inflation rate to 3.5% ahead of Budget
Inflation accelerated to 3.5% from 3.1% in the year to September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
AI and digital transformation reshape aviation, but safety remains non-negotiable
At the World Aviation Festival in Lisbon, Hitit CEO Nevra Onursal Karaağaç and digital transformation lead Aras Kubilay urged gradual modernisation of airline systems and warned of the risks of adopting AI without a clear strategy.
US envoy in Russia for Putin talks after 'positive' Zelenskyy meeting
Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is also expected to join Wednesday's meeting between Witkoff and Putin virtually, a US official told news agency AFP.
Hidden hands and hired guns: how Iran hits its enemies abroad
Britain’s prime minister, Andy Burnham, has said the recent suspected terror plot targeting RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire was “almost certainly” directed by Iran. The allegation has centered attention on how Iran projects power beyond its borders. The case comes at a time of
UK inflation jumps to 3.5% — cementing rate hike expectations
U.K. inflation rose by a hotter-than-expected 3.5% in the 12 months to September, driven by the surging cost of motor fuels.
Europe’s pensions rank among the world’s best – but how secure are they?
A new ranking of 55 retirement income systems reveals how Europe’s pension systems compare, with concerns over the long-term sustainability of benefits in some of the continent’s largest economies.
Starbucks Hong Kong staff labels South Korean customer ‘Kim’ as ‘Kimchi’
Starbucks Hong Kong said it would strengthen internal training to prevent similar incidents.
How toxic wildfire haze is affecting daily life in Indonesia's cities
Wildfires have blanketed Palangkaraya, on the Indonesian island of Borneo, in toxic haze for weeks, leaving residents struggling with persistent coughs, falling incomes and disrupted education.
Europe Today: France to deploy army before weekend protests as Italy tightens powers
France will put soldiers on the streets ahead of more weekend protests, after days of violence and vandalism. Italy is giving police new powers, Albania's protests enter a second week, and Greek students march today. In Oslo, Steve Witkoff meets Zelenskyy before heading to
'This is possible': Emissions must fall by 18% in next 4 years to limit worst impacts of global warming
“Every additional fraction of a degree and additional year of warming above 1.5°C increases climate impacts and risks, such as the deadly floods, heatwaves and wildfires that have plagued many nations this year”.
This Norwegian village is one of the fastest-warming places on Earth. How can its people save it?
As glaciers melt and permafrost thaws, Longyearbyen, on the remote Arctic islands of Svalbard, faces climate-induced problems from tap water to housebuilding to landslides • Heavy metals make Norwegian village’s tap water toxic On a rugged mountain plateau of snow-dusted rocks,
UK approves Jackdaw gasfield in North Sea
Decision was widely expected after lobbying by Shell but will dismay environmental campaigners What does the UK’s approval of the Jackdaw gasfield mean? UK politics live – latest updates Business live – latest updates The UK government has approved the controversial Jackdaw
Netflix shares drop on slowing engagement and revenue growth
Netflix shares fell after its latest earnings failed to cheer investors as the streaming giant faces mounting competition and reportedly plans to cut around 1,000 jobs.
Pakistan arrests man wanted by US over $126m postage fraud case
Faheem Akram allegedly sold more than 5 million fake postage labels for a fixed price of $2 a piece.
UN sees higher global warming, even in best-case scenario
By Simon Jessop LONDON, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Global warming is now projected to exceed previous estimates, with even the most optimistic scenario seeing average temperatures rise to 1.7-1.8 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by mid-century, a UN report showed on
Is time running out for Mohammed bin Salman?
In “The Muqaddimah”, the 14th-century historian Ibn Khaldun wrote that “great dynasties often decline after three generations because they fail to produce capable successors.” Under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia now asks this question precisely: Has he weakened