Rianne Motas

Rianne Motas

Health Ministry warns of Omicron sub-variantsHealth Ministry warns of Omicron sub-variants

Health Ministry warns of Omicron sub-variants

MALAYSIA: Two new sub-variants of the Covid-19 Omicron strain were recently alerted to the Ministry of Health (MoH). The new…

July 4, 2022
Indonesia and UAE strike trade dealIndonesia and UAE strike trade deal

Indonesia and UAE strike trade deal

INDONESIA: Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates signed a free trade deal on Friday (Jul 1), enhancing economic links between…

July 3, 2022
Biden promises Ukraine aid as NATO prepares for battleBiden promises Ukraine aid as NATO prepares for battle

Biden promises Ukraine aid as NATO prepares for battle

MADRID: Ukraine will receive an additional US$800 million in arms and military assistance, President Joe Biden announced on Thursday (Jun…

July 1, 2022
At the start of a visit to the city, Chinese President declares Hong Kong a “reborn of fire”At the start of a visit to the city, Chinese President declares Hong Kong a “reborn of fire”

At the start of a visit to the city, Chinese President declares Hong Kong a “reborn of fire”

HONG KONG: On Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping made his first visit since Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement was quashed, claiming…

June 30, 2022
Ghislaine Maxwell gets 20 years for sex traffickingGhislaine Maxwell gets 20 years for sex trafficking

Ghislaine Maxwell gets 20 years for sex trafficking

NEW YORK: For her role in helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually assault adolescent girls, Ghislaine Maxwell has been sentenced to 20…

June 30, 2022
By lifting its veto, Turkey has opened the door for NATO expansion to Finland and SwedenBy lifting its veto, Turkey has opened the door for NATO expansion to Finland and Sweden

By lifting its veto, Turkey has opened the door for NATO expansion to Finland and Sweden

SWEDEN: In the wake of the three states' agreement to protect each other against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Turkey, a…

June 29, 2022
COVID-19 numbers climb, Pakistan requires masks for domestic flightsCOVID-19 numbers climb, Pakistan requires masks for domestic flights

COVID-19 numbers climb, Pakistan requires masks for domestic flights

PAKISTAN: Due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Pakistan, the country's aviation regulator has mandated the…

June 29, 2022
OPINION: The Irrationality of the Manileño Portrayal on Mindanawan NarrativesOPINION: The Irrationality of the Manileño Portrayal on Mindanawan Narratives

OPINION: The Irrationality of the Manileño Portrayal on Mindanawan Narratives

PHILIPPINES: What does it look like when you try to homogenize several voices into a single and stereotypical narrative?  It…

June 28, 2022
Taiwan is expected to boost its electricity costs by an average of 8.4%Taiwan is expected to boost its electricity costs by an average of 8.4%

Taiwan is expected to boost its electricity costs by an average of 8.4%

TAIPEI: The economy ministry announced on Monday that Taiwan will hike power costs by an average of 8.4% on July…

June 28, 2022
Bankrupt Sri Lanka is looking for Russian oil at a reduced priceBankrupt Sri Lanka is looking for Russian oil at a reduced price

Bankrupt Sri Lanka is looking for Russian oil at a reduced price

COLOMBO: The government of Sri Lanka declared on Sunday (Jun 26) that it was sending ministers to Russia and Qatar…

June 27, 2022