UK: MPs pass bill blocking Oct 31 no-deal Brexit

LONDON, Sept 5 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Britain’s House of Commons passed a bill that blocks a no-deal Brexit on Oct 31 in a crucial vote on Wednesday evening, Anadolu Agency reported. The opposition parties supported by more than 20 Tory (Conservative Party) rebels voted against the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union…

Nigeria to evacuate nationals from South Africa

LAGOS (Nigeria), Sept 5 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Nigeria announced plans to evacuate its nationals in South Africa on Wednesday following a wave of xenophobic attacks, signaling worsening diplomatic relations between the two African countries, Anadolu Agency reported, quoting a statement by Nigerian foreign ministry. The Nigerian Foreign Ministry said a commercial airline offered…

Mahathir, Putin looking to stronger bilateral ties

By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar VLADIVOSTOK (Russia), Sept 5 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Dr Mahathir and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Summit (EES) where both leaders discussed efforts to further strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries. During the 30-minute discussion in the port city…

Dr Mahathir in Russia to attend 5th Eastern Economic Forum

By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar VLADIVOSTOK, Sept 4 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has landed here to take part in the 5th Eastern Economic Forum. This is his first working visit to Russia since assuming office as Malaysia’s seventh Prime Minister. His last official visit to Russia…

1MDB Trial : Jho Low prepared predicted media questions on 1MDB, court told

KUALA LUMPUR,  Sept  4 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, or Jho Low, prepared predicted questions that were expected to be asked by several quarters, including the media, together with damage control answers on 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), the High Court was told today. Datuk Amhari Efendi Nazaruddin, 43, who is former…

Sabah state alerts maritime community to be on alert

LAHAD DATU, Sept 4 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) chief Datuk Hazani Ghazali today called on the maritime community, particularly fishermen to immediately report anything suspicious seen in Malaysian waters. This will enable the authorities to take appropriate action, he said, referring to the shooting incident that took place…

Hong Kong shares surge after Carrie Lam said to ‘withdraw’ controversial Bill

HONG KONG, Sept 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) —  Hong Kong’s main stock benchmark surged more than 3 per cent on Wednesday afternoon after media reported the government would formally withdraw the proposed extradition Bill. Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam will officially withdraw the proposed extradition Bill later on Wednesday, meeting one of…

Storm Podul hits 26 provinces in Thailand, killing 14

BANGKOK, Sept 4 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Tropical storm Podul has hit 26 provinces in Thailand, triggering floods and landslides, killing at least 14 people. Thailand’s Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department director-general Chayapol Thitisak said tropical storm Podul lashed the kingdom since Aug 29 to Sept 2 and 60,914 families were affected. “Two are still missing…

Europe’s 3rd largest defence industry exhibition takes off in Poland

By R.Ravichandran KIELCE (Poland), Sept 4 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The 27th edition of the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO 2019), Europe’s third-largest exhibition of its kind, opened here Tuesday. File photo of a mini class UAS FLYEYE that was delivered by the WB Group to the Polish Armed Forces in December last year. The…

Kazakhstan’s capital hosts inaugural forum on Asian countries’ writers

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Kazakhstan’s capital city of Nur-Sultan. previously known as Astana, is hosting the inaugural forum of Asian Countries’ Writers from today till Sept 6. The event is aimed at strengthening the connections and development of literary and cultural ties between the countries in the Asian continent. Chairman of…