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Fuel price surge drives carpooling boom in India, says BlaBlaCar
NEW DELHI, June 1 — Rising fuel prices triggered by the Middle East war are driving a sharp increase in carpooling, with a ride-sharing platform reporting a surge in new […]
Malaysia’s under-16 social media rule starts today: What parents need to know
Children under 16 will no longer be allowed to register social media accounts on covered platforms. Platforms must introduce age verification measures to identify underage users. Existing users may also […]
Malaysia’s new online safety rules kick in today: What changes for social media users?
Malaysia’s new Risk Mitigation Code takes effect today under the Online Safety Act 2025. Social media and online platforms must assess risks, improve content moderation and provide stronger safety tools. […]
What Bundibugyo Ebola vaccines and treatments are in the pipeline as Congo outbreak grows
KINSHASA, May 31 — Global health authorities are racing to identify medical options to help contain an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, linked to the Bundibugyo strain […]
Taiwan condemns China’s ‘groundless’ expulsion of New York Times reporter over Lai interview
TAIPEI, May 31 — Taiwan’s presidential office condemned China today after the New York Times said one ‌of its reporters was expelled from the country following an interview the newspaper […]
In China, AMD CEO Lisa Su is understated while Nvidia’s Huang is more razzmatazz
AMD’s Su and Nvidia’s Huang approach China market differently Both face separate challenges in world’s second-biggest AI ‌hardware market Nvidia mired in geopolitics, AMD tech has its detractors BEIJING, May […]
Tourism Malaysia takes Kaamatan and Gawai celebrations to major airports
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Tourism Malaysia is bringing the Kaamatan and Gawai festivals to life at three main airports by welcoming domestic and international travellers as part of the […]
Deadly accident, 780 arrests as riotous PSG victory celebrations descend into unrest across France
PARIS, May 31 — French authorities announced 780 people were arrested across the country when celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory over Arsenal were marred by violent clashes, and […]
Tehran says no US deal without securing Iranian rights, declaring it ‘does not trust’ Washington
TEHRAN, May 31 — Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said today that Tehran will not agree to any deal with the United States that fails to secure the rights […]
Four killed, nine injured in New Delhi building collapse; debris traps residents in neighbouring block
NEW DELHI, May 31 — At least four people died and nine others were injured when a five-storey building collapsed in New Delhi’s Mehrauli area, local police confirmed today, reported […]