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China

China wedding goes viral as twin brothers marry twin sisters and both sides have twin uncles

BEIJING: A highly unlikely set of nuptials has taken place in China with a pair of twin brothers marrying twin sisters.

Nation

Arresting Rex Tan goes against freedom of speech, says Suhakam

KUALA LUMPUR: The detention of former FMT reporter Rex Tan is too harsh and an overkill, says Human Rights Commission (Suhakam).

Aviation

Airbus reaffirms long-term commitment to Malaysia’s aerospace sector

KUALA LUMPUR: Airbus has reaffirmed Malaysia's importance as a key market for its commercial aircraft, defence and space businesses, underscoring its long-term commitment to supporting the country's aerospace sector through sustained industrial collaboration.

Badminton

Aaron-Wooi Yik's first-round exit not due to fatigue, insists Rexy

PETALING JAYA: National doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky has dismissed claims that national men's doubles pair Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik's shock first-round exit at the Indonesian Masters on Tuesday (Jan 20) was due to exhaustion.

Technology

Netflix shares drop 7% in Europe after Q4 results

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Thailand

India and Thailand reaffirm partnership for peace and prosperity

BANGKOK: As the world faces numerous complex challenges, India and Thailand have underscored the importance of further strengthening their robust and multifaceted strategic partnership, aiming for peace, progress, and prosperity for the people of both nations, the region, and beyond.

South Korea

South Korea raids suspects over drone flights into North

SEOUL: South Korean investigators raided the offices and homes of three civilians on Wednesday (Jan 21) over their alleged role in sending drones into the North, police said.

Badminton

India’s Saina hangs up racquet after two-year hiatus

PETALING JAYA: After two years away from the sport, Indian women's singles shuttler Saina Nehwal has officially announced her retirement from badminton.

World

Russia says fire put out at Afipsky oil refinery after Ukrainian drone attack

MOSCOW, Jan ‌21 (Reuters) - Ukrainian drone fragments ignited ‌a fire at the Afipsky ‌oil refinery in Russia's southern Krasnodar region, but nobody was hurt, there was no ‍damage, and the fire ‍is now out, ‌a local emergencies centre said early ‍on Wednesday.

World

Rumen Radev, the ex-president vowing to end Bulgaria's political crisis

SOFIA, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Rumen Radev painted ‌a bleak picture of Bulgarian politics when he resigned as president on Monday in an unprecedented move that capped four years of weak governments and snap ‌elections. He also offered a solution: himself. 

Cambodia

Asean Observer Team inspects damaged hospitals, homes in north-western Cambodia

PHNOM PENH: The Asean Observer Team (AOT) inspected the border situation in Sampov Loun and Phnom Proek districts of Battambang province, on Wednesday morning (Jan 21). Numerous civilian homes and infrastructure suffered damage from Thai shelling and bombing during last December's Thai attacks.

Singapore

Workers Party to form disciplinary panel to determine if Pritam Singh breached party constitution

SINGAPORE: The Workers' Party will form a disciplinary panel to assess if its party chief Pritam Singh contravened its Constitution, following his conviction in court.

Corporate News

High court approves Capital A's capital reduction, working towards PN17 status uplift

KUALA LUMPUR: Capital A Bhd has received the High Court of Malaya's approval on capital reduction of RM5.51 billion, marking the completion of all major steps required under Capital A's regularisation plan.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sail Malaysia rally to highlight Sabah’s rural tourism

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah's community-based tourism (CoBT) will be a key feature of the Sail Malaysia Passage to the East Yacht Rally 2026, reflecting growing interest internationally.

Nation

Two deputy ministers told off for chatting during Parliament session

KUALA LUMPUR: Two deputy ministers were told off by Deputy Speaker Datuk Ramli Mohd Nor for having a chat while the Parliament session was ongoing.

Nation

Highlight Baba Nyonya, Chetty communities as national unity icon, urges MP

KUALA LUMPUR: The Baba Nyonya and Chetty communities should be uplifted as national unity icons, says an Opposition MP.

Laos

Lao Women’s Union, The Asia Foundation boost women’s role in peace, security

VIENTIANE: The Lao Women's Union (LWU) and The Asia Foundation have reaffirmed their long-standing partnership with the official launch of a new project aimed at strengthening women's leadership in peace and security at both community and regional levels.

Nation

Three Immigration officers, restauranteur charged with bribery in Johor

JOHOR BARU: Three grade KP2 immigration officers and a restaurant owner were charged at the Sessions Court here for receiving bribes related to counter-setting issues between two and three years ago.

Technology

France's Atos flags steep revenue decline for 2025

Jan ‌21 (Reuters) - French IT group Atos said on Wednesday ‌it expected to report a sharp drop in ‌annual revenue, in line with its own guidance, as contract losses persisted through the quarter that ended on December 31.

Indonesia

Indonesia aims for garlic self-sufficiency in 2029

JAKARTA: The government aims to make Indonesia self-sufficient in garlic before the end of the decade, stepping up efforts to reduce import dependence