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Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the coalition must work towards re-establishing its political dominance. (Facebook pic) KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional hopes to expand its presence in the Federal Territories by contesting five parliamentary seats at the next general election, BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. He said BN will have discussions with its […]
By Robert Godden Many of the world’s largest financial institutions have made bold promises to promote responsible investing and combat human trafficking. Yet behind these commitments lies exploitation much closer to home, literally. Migrant domestic workers sit in front of a luxury fragrance advertisement in Hong Kong, on November 5, 2023. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. In […]
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the alarm about the growing wave of fake foreign currency transfers CBN warned Nigerians against fraudulent SWIFT messages and unsubstantiated claims about foreign currency transfers A statement by the CBN said it has been inundated by petitions claiming foreign currencies sent to them have not been credited […]
Mate Rimac hinted at a new record-breaking attempt, suggesting that the advancements in tire technology could make it possible Bugatti Rimac CEO, Mate Rimac, had a chat with Michelin about tire performance The company’s boss hinted at a potential 500 km/h (310 mph) record attempt in the future. Bugatti officially stepped away from speed records […]
November 19, 2024 16:59 | News Australia is being warned an incoming Trump administration stacked with China hawks could foster further tensions in the Indo-Pacific as leaders work to bolster relationships. Beijing commended Australia for quelling tensions, with President Xi Jinping telling Prime Minister Anthony Albanese despite “twists and turns” in the relationship over the […]
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is eyeing Kadiwa sites in areas badly affected by Super Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi) to make more affordable agricultural commodities accessible. In a phone interview Monday, DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa they will coordinate with regional and local officials. “Doon sa mga areas na naapektuhan talaga lalo […]
• We’re Fully Prepared, Determined To Smoothly Manage Poll – INEC, Police Assure• APC, PDP Governors Besiege Ondo•Tinubu Urges Decorum Before, After Elections• INEC Obeys Court Order, Changes LP Candidate Hours To Poll With staunch assurances by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies that they have perfected preparations for the Ondo State […]
Nov 14, 2024, 08:20 PM ET BRISBANE, Australia — Nick Kyrgios says he will make a return to competitive tennis at the Brisbane International beginning Dec. 29 after playing only one ATP Tour match in more than two years. The 29-year-old Kyrgios has been mostly sidelined with career-threatening wrist and knee injuries since the 2022 […]
Spain is currently experiencing a huge housing crisis, with soaring rental prices, not enough availability of properties on the market and young people unable to afford to move out of home. Both residents and authorities have said argued that tourism apartments are partly to blame, driving up prices and taking properties off the market for […]