Typhoon Lekima: 18 dead and a million evacuated in China

BEIJING, AUg 10 (NNN-AGENCIES ) – At least 18 people were killed and 14 missing in a landslide triggered by a powerful typhoon that made landfall on China’s south-eastern coast on Saturday, state media reported. Typhoon Lekima brought with it heavy rain, large waves and strong winds, prompting China’s weather bureau to originally…

Three evacuation centres opened in Penang after storm

BUTTERWORTH, Aug 10 (NNN-Bernama) — Three evacuation centres in Seberang Perai and George Town have been opened to house 71 people after a thunderstorm and strong winds damaged their homes between 10.30pm last night and 12.30am this morning. According to state Welfare, Caring Society and Environment Committee chairman Phee Boon…

AirAsia receives its first A330neo aircraft

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (NNN-Bernama) — AirAsia Bhd has taken delivery of its first A330neo aircraft, to be operated by its long-haul affiliate AirAsia X Thailand. The low-cost airline said the aircraft was delivered via lessor Avolon and became the first of two A330neos set to join the airline’s fleet…

Thick mist, cloudy skies on seventh search day for Nora Anne

NILAI, Aug 10 (NNN-Bernama) — One week ago, 15-year-old Franco-Irish teenager, Nora Anne Quoirin went missing from a resort here and the search and rescue operation (SAR) team which also consist the special forces unit of the Royal Malaysian Police, the VAT 69 commandos, are still desperately searching for her.…

Nora Anne’s family makes public appearance to thank SAR team

Nora’s mother, Meabh Jaseprine Quoirin. Photo courtesy of Bernama NILAI, Aug 10 (NNN-Bernama) — After shying away from the public for a week, the family of missing Franco-Irish girl, Nora Anne Quoirin, 15, finally make their public appearance to express their gratitude to the search and rescue (SAR) team at…

El Paso shooter told police he wanted to kill Mexicans

WASHINGTON. Aug 10 (NNN-AGENCIES)- The only suspect in last weekend’s deadly shooting rampage in El Paso, Texas, confessed to the police officers who took him into custody and told them that his motive was to kill Mexicans, according to an arrest affidavit seen Friday by Efe. “I’m the shooter,” Patrick…

Tunisia’s prime minister submits bid to run for president

TUNIS, Aug 10 (NNN-AGENCIES ) – Tunisian Prime Minister Youssef Chahed on Friday submitted an application to run for president, making him one of the likely frontrunners in the country’s polls next month. His liberal Tahya Tounes Party unanimously picked him as its candidate for the September 15 early elections, the official Tunisian news agency…

N. Korea fires 2 unidentified projectiles into East Sea

SEOUL, Aug 10 (NNN-Yonhap) — North Korea fired yet more unidentified projectiles into the East Sea on Saturday, South Korea’s military said, the latest launch in a series of saber-rattling moves against the current joint exercise between Seoul and Washington. Two projectiles were fired from near its eastern coastal city…

U.S. Holds Off on Huawei Licenses as China Halts Crop-Buying

WASHINGTON, Aug 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The US is holds off the decision about licenses for US companies to restart business with Huawei Technologies Co after Beijing said it was halting purchases of US farming goods, according to people familiar with the matter. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, whose department has vetted…

Kashmir dispute: India PM Modi defends lifting special status

ISLAMABAD, Aug 9 (NNN-PTI) Pakistan is ready to review its decision against India if New Delhi agreed to reconsider its actions on Kashmir, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Thursday. Qureshi’s remarks came a day after Pakistan expelled the Indian High Commissioner as part of its decision to downgrade the…