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Family visit visas open to all, ‘no salary cap needed’
Kuwait Times
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August 12, 2025
KUWAIT: All expatriates living in Kuwait can bring their extended families on a visit visa to Kuwait as the salary requirement has been abolished, a top interior ministry official has said, as Kuwait eases restrictions for foreign visitors and...
AFP slams fake news on PH, Malaysia naval standoff
Inquirer
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August 12, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) denounced the fake Youtube video falsely depicting a supposed naval standoff between Philippine and Malaysian forces. A 12-minute YouTube video, with mostly AI-generated footage,...
Kuwait opens family visas to all, no salary cap needed: official
Kuwait Times
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August 12, 2025
KUWAIT: All expatriates living in Kuwait can bring their extended families on a visit visa to Kuwait as the salary requirement has been abolished, a top interior ministry official has said, as Kuwait eases restrictions for foreign visitors and...
They became entrepreneurs by necessity, now they run a coworking playground in KL
Vulcan Post
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August 5, 2025
Gen, the founder of Petit Parc in Pavilion Damansara Heights, never quite intended to be an entrepreneur. Born in Malaysia, he spent bits of his childhood in Brunei Darussalam before moving to Australia, where he stayed until the completion of...
Will Philippines’ quest for binding South China Sea code succeed in 2026?
South China Morning Post
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August 12, 2025
In an interview for his podcast last Friday, Marcos Jnr confirmed his side would “certainly try” for the outcome, stressing the urgency of a legally binding agreement to maintain stability in the region. Four Asean states – Brunei, Malaysia,...
What Is ‘Deport Now, Appeal Later’ Policy of UK and How Does It Affect India?
Latestly
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August 12, 2025
Mumbai, August 12: The UK has expanded its “Deport Now, Appeal Later” policy, nearly tripling the list of eligible countries from eight to 23, with India newly added among them. The move comes as a sweeping effort by the Labour government to speed...
Chinese ships crash in chase with Filipino patrol boat in the South China Sea
NBC News
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August 12, 2025
A Chinese warship crashed into one of its own country’s coast guard vessels as it chased a patrol boat belonging to the Philippines, officials in Manila said Monday, after the latest territorial dispute in the South China Sea. The dramatic...
HPPNK 2025 draws over 300,000 visitors, RM76 Million in sales, boosts Sabah’s agro potential
Borneo Post
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August 6, 2025
Mohamad Sabu (centre) speaking at the press conference. Arthur is at left. KOTA KINABALU (Aug 6): The National Farmers, Breeders and Fishermen’s Day (HPPNK) 2025 held in Sabah on August 1-3 has significantly boosted the state’s profile in the...
Asean’s quiet diplomacy helped halt Cambodia-Thailand clashes: Sec-Gen Kao
The Straits Times
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August 6, 2025
SINGAPORE – Asean played a pivotal role in helping to halt the July border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, but its hands were tied to a large extent, given that the clash’s root causes were embedded in domestic dynamics on both sides. What...
Trump backs down again with tariff extension for China
Daily Mail
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August 12, 2025
By CHARLIE SPIERING, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 20:34 EDT, 11 August 2025 | Updated: 20:34 EDT, 11 August 2025 Advertisement President Donald Trump extended a tariff deadline on Chinese goods by another 90 days less than 24 hours until the...
State funeral for late Pro Tem President U Myint Swe held in Nay Pyi Taw
Global New Light Of Myanmar
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August 11, 2025
The State funeral for late Pro Tem President U Myint Swe is underway yesterday, attended by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, State Security and Peace Commission Chairman, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, in Nay Pyi Taw. Chairman of the State...
Father, son from Limbang cross borders to join solidarity rally for Zara Qairina
Borneo Post
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August 12, 2025
Eric (left) and Clifford (right) holding Sarawak flags while attending the rally. MIRI (Aug 12): A father and son from Limbang crossed state borders and endured a two-hour journey to join thousands demanding justice for the late Zara Qairina...
India Added To UK's Expanded 'Deport Now, Appeal Later' List Of Foreign Criminals
Free Press Journal
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August 12, 2025
India Added To UK's Expanded 'Deport Now, Appeal Later' List Of Foreign Criminals | (File photo) London: India is among the countries being added to an expanded UK government list of countries where foreign criminals will be deported once they are...
Trump Hits Nigeria With 15% Tariff, See Full List Of Countries Affected
Naija News
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August 12, 2025
Trump’s new policy imposes a baseline tariff of 10 per cent on all imports into the U.S., alongside additional duties on specific products and countries. Here is a list of targeted tariffs he has implemented or threatened to put in place....
Top 10 richest footballers in 2025: Faiq Bolkiah beats Ronaldo with $20 billion net worth
GhanaWeb
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August 11, 2025
In 2025, the world’s richest footballers have transformed their on-field success into vast financial empires, with wealth driven by a mix of high salaries, endorsements, and diverse business ventures. Topping the list is Faiq Bolkiah, with a...
Southeast Asia Youth Join Global Innovation Movement At Xiamen University Malaysia
MENAFN
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 August 2025 – The final competition and award ceremony of the Southeast Asia Division Contest of China International College Students' Innovation Competition...
Abu Muslim Farah FC poised to make history in AFC Challenge League Preliminary Stage
Ariana News
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August 11, 2025
Abu Muslim Farah FC, the reigning Afghan league champions, are set to embark on a landmark journey in Asian football as they take on Bhutan’s Paro FC at the iconic Changlimithang Stadium on Tuesday, August 12. This match marks not only their debut...
General : PSG Fair 2025 To Draw International Trade Buyers To Penang
Bernama
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August 11, 2025
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The Penang Signature Gold, Gems & Jewellery Fair (PSG Fair) 2025, organised by Elite Expo Sdn Bhd with the Penang Goldsmith & Jewellers Association (PGJA), will be held from Aug 15 to 17 at the Setia SPICE...
Trump caves handing China another 90-day tariff extension before threatened doomsday
Daily Mail
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August 11, 2025
By CHARLIE SPIERING, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 17:26 EDT, 11 August 2025 | Updated: 17:26 EDT, 11 August 2025 President Donald Trump extended a tariff deadline on Chinese goods by another 90 days less than 24 hours until the new trade...
Factbox-Trump's tariffs: What's in effect and what could be in store?
The Gazette - Colorado
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a global trade war with an array of tariffs that target individual products and countries. Trump has set a baseline tariff of 10% on all imports to the United States, as well as...