'We'll restore Malaysia's glory', Dr M as he clocks into office for first time
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is determined to restore Malaysia to its former glory.
China tests bombers on South China Sea island
China says it has landed long-range bombers for the first time on an island in the South China Sea, the latest in a series of maneuvers putting Beijing at odds with its neighbors and Washington over China's growing military presence around disputed islands.
Eight 'drug peddlers' killed in gunfights in Bangladesh
At least eight suspected drug traders were killed in 'gunfights' with law enforcers in Chuadanga, Rajshahi, Narsingdi, Jhenidah, Tangail and Jashore districts early Monday.
Only 16 out of 56,410 get fitness renewed
Only 16 out of 56,410 unfit motor vehicles of different government and non-government agencies and owners got their fitness certificates renewed after authorities gave them one month till April 30 for the task, said officials.
Khaleda applies to HC to grant bail in 3 other cases
The Appellate Division has not yet written the full verdict upholding bail granted to former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia by the High Court Division in the Zia Orphanage Trust Case.
Gas supply shortage hits Dhaka life hard
Thousands of households in Dhaka have been facing severe shortage of gas supply for the past one week although the supplies to other major consumers like power stations, CNG filling stations and fertiliser factories are being staggered.
A day in Windsor when everything changed
The masses roared, as they always do on such occasions, and under a cloudless English sky in the historic town of Windsor, there was a new beginning.
China will 'significantly increase' purchases of US goods and services
After weeks of tensions, China and the United States have reached an initial agreement on trade. Both parties said in a joint statement on Saturday that China has agreed to "significantly increase"
Former model and young son die in plunge from New York hotel
A 47-year-old former model involved in a custody dispute plunged to her death from a Manhattan hotel Friday, according to three law enforcement sources.
Myanmar unwilling to take back Rohingyas to original places
Myanmar authorities are disinclined to take Rohingya returnees back to the original places from where they were forcibly displaced in military operations in Rakhine State.
