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China to start using revised textbooks for compulsory education
BEIJING: China will start using revised textbooks covering three disciplines for compulsory education in the coming autumn semester, the Ministry of Education (MOE) said on Tuesday (Aug 27).
The revisions on ethics and rule of law, Chinese…
Thaksin’s dinner talk signals his clout in new Thai government
BANGKOK: Thailand’s most prominent businessmen, politicians and diplomats turned up at a dinner event last week to listen to former leader Thaksin Shinawatra share his vision for the nation.
It was the clearest sign yet of the influence he…
Lelaki tertua dunia sambut hari lahir ke-112 tahun
WASHINGTON: Lelaki tertua di dunia menyambut hari lahirnya yang ke-112 semalam di rumah jagaan di England, lapor United Press International (UPI).
John Alfred Tinniswood dilahirkan pada 26 Ogos 1912, empat bulan selepas Titanic tenggelam…
6 cool destinations around the world for kiteboarding
Some adrenaline-thirsty travellers pursue fresh powder, and some seek the perfect surf break. Others strap themselves to a 10m-wide kite and skim across the waves, looking for a chance to catch a little air.
“When I’m out on the water, I…
Jokowi’s younger son disqualified from November elections, draws flak for US trip amid protests
JAKARTA: President Joko Widodo’s efforts to establish a political dynasty have suffered a blow after his younger son was disqualified from the November regional elections due to his age.
At 29, Kaesang Pangarep falls short of the minimum…
Magnitude 6.9 quake hits Tonga as Pacific leaders meet
NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga: The Pacific Kingdom of Tonga was jolted by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake on Monday, the United States Geological Survey said, as foreign leaders gathered for a key regional summit.
Tonga's seaside capital Nuku'alofa is…
Japan’s core inflation picks up, but demand-driven growth below 2.0 pct
TOKYO: Japan's core inflation accelerated for a third straight month in July, data showed on Friday, but a slowdown in demand-driven price growth could complicate the central bank's decision on further interest hikes in coming months.
The…
Mpox: Thailand sahkan kes pertama strain clade 1b
BANGKOK: Jabatan Kawalan Penyakit Thailand semalam mengesahkan kes cacar monyet atau mpox yang dilaporkan minggu ini adalah strain clade 1b virus itu.
Ketua Pengarah jabatan itu, Dr Thongchai Keeratihuttayakorn, mendedahkan keputusan…
Antony bebas daripada dakwaan serang bekas kekasih
SAO PAULO: Polis Brazil membebaskan pemain sayap Manchester United, Antony daripada dakwaan keganasan domestik ke atas bekas teman wanitanya.
Antony, 24, didakwa menyerang dan mengugut bekas pasangannya, Gabriel Cavallin, menjurus kepada…
Philippines says recent mpox case is mild Clade 2 variant
MANILA (Reuters) -The Philippines' health minister said on Wednesday a recently detected mpox case in the Southeast Asian nation is of the mild Clade 2 variant and not the newer variant that has spread rapidly in Africa.
"The mpox we found…