Arts

Unesco adds Brazil’s Amazonia theatres to the World Heritage Site List

The World Heritage Site designation is coveted because it can boost tourism, while also providing properties special protection

Nepal

World awaits news on missing climbers, including Nirmal Purja

KATHMANDU: Rescue teams on Pakistan's Broad Peak located six additional climbers by drone late on Friday, a day after an avalanche swept away a 10-member climbing team that included Nirmal Purja, the Nepali mountaineer known as "Nimsdai."

Thailand

Thailand to restrict cannabis strictly to medical use

BANGKOK:Thailand's Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine has unveiled a comprehensive draft bill aimed at reining in the country's cannabis sector, establishing a strict regulatory framework focused purely on health and wellness.

Nation

No post-election downtime, packed ministerial schedule ahead for Tok Mat

SEREMBAN: There will be no post-election downtime for Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

Nation

Chief Justice heads Pahang state honours list

KUANTAN: Chief Justice Tun Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh heads the list of 52 recipients of Pahang state honours, awards and medals, in an investiture ceremony held in conjunction with the 67th birthday celebration of Sultan Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.

Japan

Earthquake leaves 10km trail of ground cracks along Kumamoto's Hinagu fault zone

KUMAMOTO: Numerous cracks stretching more than 10km along the Hinagu fault zone, the epicentre of Tuesday's massive earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture, have been confirmed by The Yomiuri Shimbun.

World

Thousands in Amsterdam for boisterous WorldPride in shadow of Berlin attack

AMSTERDAM, ⁠Aug 1 (Reuters) - Hundreds of thousands of revellers lined Amsterdam's canals on Saturday for the flagship event of WorldPride, ⁠resulting in a boisterous LGBT celebration and protest that organisers and participants said was particularly urgent after last ‌week's deadly attack on Berlin's Pride.

Japan

Dogs allowed! Animal hospital opens doors to Japan quake survivors and their pets

KUMAMOTO: When a powerful earthquake jolted southern Japan this week, rattling homes and knocking out water and electricity, Tomoko Takaoka bundled up her beloved fluffy dogs and went in search of a safe place to stay

Singapore

Mamamoo reunite in Singapore with first concert here in three years

SINGAPORE: South Korean girl group Mamamoo reunited in Singapore for their first concert here in three years, delivering a performance that reaffirmed the quartet's chemistry and enduring appeal after a period focused on solo careers.

World

India's Modi says punishing student protesters will not resolve situation

MUMBAI, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Indian ⁠Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he wanted to forgive students who ⁠hurled expletives at him during protests last month, saying that ‌punishing them and forcing them to appear repeatedly in court would not help resolve the situation.

Nation

Negri election landscape remains unpredictable amid shifting alliances, say analysts

KUALA LUMPUR: Political analysts have described the 16th Negri Sembilan State Election landscape as highly unpredictable amid changing political dynamics, including the cooperation between Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional in challenging Pakatan Harapan.

Indonesia

Prabowo willing to visit North Korea for dialogue at South Korea's request

JAKARTA: Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto said on July 31 that South Korean President Lee Jae Myung had asked whether he could visit North Korea to open a dialogue, adding that he would be willing to go.

China

Long March spirit brought to life through art exhibition

HANGZHOU: To commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Red Army's Long March victory, the China Academy of Art is showcasing a collection of inspiring artworks depicting the arduous journey to triumph.

Japan

Fukushima beach reopens for first time since 2011 earthquake and nuclear accident

NAMIE: The laughter of children enjoying themselves with inflatable rings returned to Ukedo Beach in Namie, Fukushima Prefecture, on Saturday for the first time in about 16 years.

South Korea

North Korea says NATO fuel plan shows alliance preparing for war

SEOUL: North Korea accused NATO on Saturday of preparing for war by expanding military fuel infrastructure across Europe, saying the alliance's plans show it is becoming a more aggressive military bloc.

Nation

Negri polls: Twin brothers keep voting tradition alive

SEREMBAN: Twin brothers Izzat Izwan Mohd Noor and Izzat Ismir have made it a tradition to vote together in every election since becoming eligible, viewing it as a shared constitutional duty.

Brunei

Brunei-Japan student exchange strengthens cultural and educational ties

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: A total of 29 students from Tokyo Metropolitan Minami-Tama School and Tokyo Metropolitan Hakuo High School in Japan took part in an educational visit and student exchange programme at Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam Secondary School (SM SMJA) on Thursday, fostering cross-cultural understanding and educational collaboration between Brunei Darussalam and Japan

Cambodia

Battery recycling site fire raises public health concerns after 2,000 chickens die

PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Environment has fined the owners of a battery and metal recycling plant in Kampong Speu and ordered it to pay compensation for environmental damage after a fire broke out at the site on July 29.

Nation

Negri polls: 92-year-old voter proud to fulfil civic duty

JELEBU: A 92-year-old senior citizen was among the earliest voters to cast his ballot in the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election for the Chennah state constituency on Saturday (Aug 1).

Nation

Community mediation resolved 1,273 cases from 2017 to 2025, says Aaron

BUTTERWORTH: A total of 1,273 cases have been successfully resolved through community mediation from 2017 to 2025, said National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang.