India

Indore authorities tell Diljit Dosanjh not to perform four songs at concert

INDORE: Child protection authorities in Madhya Pradesh's Indore have directed the management of C-21 Mall to ensure that Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh does not perform four songs allegedly glorifying alcohol, drugs and firearms during his November 15 concert, following a complaint by a Chandigarh-based professor.

China

Vietnam's cave kingdom haven - Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park - all set for paramotor gliding

Visitors to Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri Province will soon be able to take to the skies, with paramotor gliding set to launch on Nov 24.

Nation

Umno leaders lodge police report over delay in Najib's house arrest

PONTIAN: Several Umno leaders have filed a police report over the delay in implementing the house arrest order for former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

World

Russia says it hit targets in and around Kyiv in massive overnight strike

Nov 7 (Reuters) - ⁠Russia said its forces carried ⁠out a massive overnight strike on ‌what it described as targets in Ukraine's military-industrial sector and energy and transport ​infrastructure in Kyiv and ⁠the surrounding region.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh island opens sanctuary for thousands of stray dogs

DHAKA; For the stray dogs of St Martin's Island, a better chapter has begun. The Bidyanondo Foundation, a voluntary organisation, has opened a shelter offering food, medical treatment and a safe place to rest for animals that have gone without care for far too long

Brunei

Brunei's favourite stylish couple - Prince Mateen and wife Anisha attend Queen Saleha’s 80th birthday banquet

Prince Mateen and Princess Anisha have gained a large social media following for their appearance, sporting achievements, and involvement in royal diplomatic duties.

Nation

All Negri Umno reps back Ismail Lasim, says state party chief

SEREMBAN: There is no divide within Negri Sembilan Umno and all its assemblymen support Mentri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim, says Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias.

Nation

BN leaders who disagree with policies should consider leaving administration, says Muhyiddin

MELAKA: Barisan Nasional leaders who disagree with the unity government's policies and leadership should consider leaving the administration rather than publicly criticising it, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

Thailand

Thailand steps up cannabis crackdown, repeat offenders face licence revocation

BANGKOK: Thailand is stepping up enforcement against cannabis outlets that violate regulations, with repeat offenders facing possible licence revocation as the government moves to restrict cannabis use strictly to medical purposes.

AseanPlus News

After US$474m gamble flops, what happens now to Elon Musk’s Tesla, SpaceX and China ties?

Billionaire may face congressional scrutiny over SpaceX's government contracts and Tesla's China links, analysts say

Nation

Umno Youth to file police reports nationwide over delay in Najib's house arrest

PETALING JAYA: Umno Youth will lodge nationwide police reports over the government's failure to execute the Royal Decree granting former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak house arrest, says chief Datuk Dr Muhammad Akmal Saleh.

Philippines

China thanks Philippines for repatriating 115 Chinese Pogo suspects

MANILA: China has thanked the Philippines for its cooperation in repatriating 115 Chinese nationals arrested during separate raids on suspected illegal Philippine offshore gaming operator (Pogo) hubs.

Fashion

Can the ordinary become extraordinary in fashion? The Met Gala thinks so

The Metropolitan Museum Of Art's latest fashion showcase explores the boundaries between everyday dressing, creativity and high fashion.

Arts

'Tears Under The Rising Sun' tells a poignant tale of lives shaped by war

Set in Melaka during the Japanese Occupation, the original musical finds hope and love in the most unlikely of places.

AseanPlus News

Cambodia to launch high-tech center to protect rare Mekong dolphins by year-end

Cambodia is set to launch the Mekong Dolphin Monitoring, Surveillance and Conservation Center by the end of this year, aiming to safeguard the country's endangered freshwater dolphin population.

Indonesia

China imports squeeze Indonesia’s plastics industry, business group warns

JAKARTA; Indonesian plastics manufacturers have been unable to operate at full capacity in recent months, with average utilisation reaching only 60 to 70 per cent, as cheaper imported products, particularly from China, intensify competition and put pressure on local producers.

Indonesia

Three PNG nationals among seven inmates who escaped from Papua prison

JAKARTA; A manhunt is underway for seven inmates who escaped from a narcotics prison in Jayapura, Papua, including three Papua New Guinea (PNG) nationals.

Nation

Raja Muda of Perlis: UniSIRAJ graduates must uphold integrity as they embark on careers

KANGAR: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin (UniSIRAJ) graduates must be trustworthy and uphold integrity, respect differences, and stand by the truth, qualities that should guide them as they embark on their careers and future lives.

AseanPlus News

Lost in translation? Japan minister blames X for diplomatic near-miss

A Japanese minister blamed Elon Musk's X social media platform on Friday for almost plunging him into diplomatic hot water, after its automatic translation feature implied he did not know the names of world leaders he was meeting.

Nation

Penang's DCM II hosts Deepavali do at his Batu Feringghi house

GEORGE TOWN: Hundreds of guests attended the Deepavali open house hosted by Deputy Chief Minister II Jagdeep Singh Deo here on Saturday (Nov 7).