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Why Malaysian campuses are a hit with students from China, Bangladesh and India

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 18 -- Malaysian universities continue to draw thousands of foreign students each year, with Chinese nationals leading the pack. Data from Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) ... Read More


EU moves to ease 2035 ban on internal combustion cars as auto industry faces headwinds

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- European officials on Tuesday moved to ease their ban on sales of cars with internal combustion engines by 2035, responding to pressure from governments and automakers who argued... Read More


One held for extortion after shootout in Jind

Rohtak, Dec. 18 -- The Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) of Jind police arrested a criminal on Tuesday in connection with firing incident outside a cloth shop in Narwana on December 14 and demanding an... Read More


PH to promote ethical AI use as 2026 ASEAN chair

Manila, Dec. 18 -- The Philippines aims to champion the ethical and sustainable use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Southeast Asia as it chairs the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ne... Read More


IOM to utilise Japanese Aid to assist disaster-affected

Sri Lanka, Dec. 18 -- Kristin Parco, Chief of Mission of International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in Sri Lanka, yesterday said her organisation will utilise the US$ 1 million given by Japan to a... Read More


Tiny cars, big debut: Tomica rolls into KLCC with 2,000 models

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 18 -- Famous Japanese miniature toy car company Tomy Ltd. has opened its Tomica brand store in Ramlee Mall, Suria KLCC, marking its first-ever store in Malaysia and South-east Asia.... Read More


Interstellar visitor to our solar system, 3I/ATLAS, set to be closest to Earth on 19 December

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- An interstellar comet named 3I/ATLAS is set to pass through its nearest point to the Earth on its journey on Friday, 19 December. On that day, it will be at an approximate distan... Read More


Fate of Airport-Gazipur BRT project hangs in the balance

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The interim government has failed to decide on the much-awaited Dhaka Airport-Gazipur Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, which remains halted for nearly a year, officials say. They sa... Read More


Police halt July Oikya's march to Indian High Commission

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- Police on Wednesday halted July Oikya's march to the Indian High Commission in the capital's Badda area. The July Oikya platform, comprising demonstrators of the July 2024 uprising,... Read More


Enforced disappearances, torture: Case against Hasina, 12 Army officers ordered to trial

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The International Crimes Tribunal has ordered a crimes against humanity case over "enforced disappearances and torture" in joint interrogation cells against ousted prime minister She... Read More