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Chinese tea chains pour into US
On the day before New Year’s Eve, powerful gusts swept through New York, battering the city with brutal winter weather, making it feel like minus 10ºC. But outside a newly […]
South African beauty market gets makeover
South Africa’s US$4bil beauty market is fast becoming a key battleground for retailers grappling with a sluggish economy, weak consumer confidence and intensifying competition. Read full story Date: 31 January, […]
Tunisia extends state of emergency by 11 months until Dec 31
TUNIS, Jan 30 (Reuters) – Tunisian President Kais Saied has extended a long-running state of emergency by 11 months until December 31, the official gazette showed on Friday. Read full […]
2 Nipah virus cases reported in India: WHO
GENEVA, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) — The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday that two laboratory-confirmed cases of Nipah virus (NiV) infection have been reported in India. Read full story […]
Dutch economy grows 1.9 pct in 2025
THE HAGUE, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) — The Dutch economy grew by 1.9 percent in 2025, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) announced on Friday. Read full story Date: 31 January, 2026 7:00 am […]
Flash: Over 200 killed in mine collapse in eastern DR Congo: media
Flash: Over 200 killed in mine collapse in eastern DR Congo: media Read full story Date: 31 January, 2026 7:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Visa-free access fuels high hopes for Chinese tourism in southeastern Türkiye
SANLIURFA, Türkiye, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) — As Türkiye introduces visa-free travel for Chinese citizens, tourism officials in the southeastern province of Sanliurfa are hoping to draw more visitors from China […]
Final Thaipusam preparations in full swing
JOHOR BARU: Thaipusam preparations are in full swing here, with some temples expected to see thousands of devotees taking part in the processions. Read full story Date: 31 January, 2026 […]
Beat young chess challenger and win RM2
BEAT him twice, and you’ll get RM2. That was the challenge to anyone willing to play a game of chess with a 12-year-old autistic boy, Sinar Harian reported. Read full […]
Spitting water in MRT carriage a chargeable offence
A WOMAN who spat water inside an MRT carriage in Singapore has been charged with public nuisance, Oriental Daily reported. Read full story Date: 31 January, 2026 7:00 am Source: […]