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U.S. to de-link Ethiopian aid pause from dam policy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department on Friday said Washington will de-link its pause on some aid to Ethiopia from its policy on the giant Blue Nile hydropower dam that sparked a long-running dispute between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan.
Govt aims to create 500,000 digital economy jobs by 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is aiming to provide half a million jobs in the digital economy by 2025, with the sector expected to contribute 22.6% to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) at the same time, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Ministry to help the elderly and disabled register for vaccination
SEPANG: The Women, Family and ComÂmunity Development Ministry will assist target groups such as senior citizens and people with disabilities to register for Covid-19 vaccination.
'Jobs and growth' are the medicine the world needs, Johnson tells G7
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told Group of Seven leaders on Friday that the battered world economy needed to be rebuilt after the COVID-19 pandemic with an ambitious plan to tackle climate change that would create millions of new jobs.
Iran will reverse nuclear actions when U.S. lifts sanctions - Zarif
DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran will "immediately reverse" actions in its nuclear programme when U.S. sanctions are lifted, its foreign minister said on Friday, reiterating Tehran's position on Washington's offer to revive talks.
Guan Eng, wife’s corruption case deferred to May 28 after defence asks for more time to go through 1,000 documents
BUTTERWORTH: The defence team in the corruption and money laundering case involving former finance minister Lim Guan Eng, his wife Betty Chew Gek Cheng and businesswoman Phang Li Koon has requested more time to go through 1,000 documents handed over by the prosecution.
Higher Education Ministry launches action plan to create tech-savvy graduates for the digital world
PETALING JAYA: The Higher Education Ministry has launched an action plan designed to create tech-savvy, enterprising graduates that can take on the challenges of a digitalised world.
Georgia's prime minister resigns, opposition calls for early election
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia announced his resignation on Thursday, prompting celebrations from the opposition, which called for an early election.
Pfizer plans to test COVID-19 vaccine booster engineered for South African variant
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A top Pfizer Inc scientist said on Thursday the company is in intensive discussions with regulators to test a booster shot version of its coronavirus vaccine specifically targeted for a highly contagious variant that is spreading widely in South Africa and elsewhere.
World Bank taking 'extra cautious' approach toward Myanmar - Malpass
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The World Bank is taking an "extra cautious" stance toward future engagement with Myanmar after the country's military seized power but is continuing to execute existing projects there, World Bank President David Malpass said on Thursday.
