Japan quake revives concerns over Kishida’s drive to restart idle nuclear plants
TOKYO, March 17 ― A powerful quake that hit northeast of Japan late yesterday has revived public concerns over the country’s nuclear energy, in a challenge to those who have argued for plants left idle after the 2011 Fukushima disaster to be restarted. No abnormalities were reported at any nuclear plants, although authorities had earlier […]
China rejects Blinken accusation that China not acting in line with UN charter
BEIJING, March 17 — The Chinese foreign ministry said today that it firmly rejects US State Secretary Antony Blinken’s comment that China’s unwillingness to condemn Russia is inconsistent with China’s position on the UN charter. China always believes the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states should be upheld, said Zhao Lijian, spokesperson at the Chinese […]
N.Korea silent after reported missile explosion over Pyongyang
SEOUL, March 17 ― More than 24 hours after a missile test reportedly ended in a fiery failure over Pyongyang yesterday, North Korea had yet to say anything about the incident. South Korea said a presumed ballistic missile exploded mid-air shortly after it was launched from the international airport near Pyongyang yesterday morning. North Korea’s […]
Thailand faces early election as coalition cracks widen
BANGKOK: Thailand’s embattled prime minister will hold talks with party leaders in his ruling coalition Thursday as he seeks to control growing divisions that could lead to early elections later this year. Prayut Chan-O-Cha heads a sprawling coalition facing criticism over his mismanagement of Covid-19, a pandemic economy still in the doldrums and simmering tensions […]
Citigroup to cover travel costs after US state abortion laws
NEW YORK, March 17 — Citigroup plans to provide travel benefits to workers who live in states that have passed laws to restrict abortion rights, such as Texas. The big US bank said in light of “changes in reproductive healthcare laws in certain states,” it will provide travel benefits to “facilitate access to adequate resources,” according to […]
MoE gives schools nod to resume sports, co-curricular activities starting Monday
PUTRAJAYA, March 17 — Sports and co-curricular activities outside classrooms will be allowed in the academic session 2022/2023 which begins on Monday, said Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin. These activities must be conducted on school grounds, he told a press conference after attending the excellent service awards ceremony of the Education Ministry here today. Radzi said the […]
Pogba says house burgled while children slept
LONDON: Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba said his house was broken into on Tuesday while his children were at home sleeping. In a statement on Twitter the French player said the incident occurred during United’s home game against Atletico Madrid at Old Trafford. “Last night our family’s worst nightmare was realised when our home was burglarized […]
Jawi: Congregational, Tarawih prayers without physical distancing from April 1
KUALA LUMPUR: Congregational and Tarawih prayers without physical distancing will be allowed at all mosques and surau in the Federal Territories in line with the transition to endemic phase, starting April 1, according to the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (JAWI). Jawi director Datuk Mohd Ajib Ismail said the matter is among six new rulings […]
Nadal neutralizes Opelka to extend perfect 2022 start, Alcaraz, Norrie win
INDIAN WELLS: Rafael Nadal battled past big-hitting American Reilly Opelka 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/5) on Wednesday to push his 2022 record to 18-0 and reach the quarter-finals of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters. The 35-year-old Spaniard, who won a record-setting 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January and lifted the trophy […]
