Raja Permaisuri Agong Raja Zarith Sofiah receiving a bouquet on arrival in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, today. (Facebook pic) KUALA LUMPUR: The Raja Permaisuri Agong, Raja Zarith Sofiah, arrived in Tashkent today for a special visit to Uzbekistan during which she will deliver an address at a conference on scientific traditions in Islamic civilisations. Raja Zarith will attend the conference in her capacity as chancellor of University Teknologi Malaysia. The minister of higher education, Zambry Abdul Kadir, is also scheduled to attend the conference. The queen is also scheduled to witness the exchange of five memoranda between UTM and the Centre of…
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OPEC’s seven major oil-producing nations have agreed to pump an additional 188,000 barrels per day starting in June. This is the group’s first production decision since losing the UAE on May 1 as the key member. The countries involved in the production bump (Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman) are adding slightly less than they did in May, when they increased daily output by 206,000 barrels. The latest figure does not include any contribution from the UAE, which is no longer part of the arrangement. In their Sunday statement, the seven nations said they decided on the…
A 19-year-old Taiwanese woman was arrested at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport after attempting to smuggle protected star tortoises on her body on April 28. Authorities said the case is part of ongoing efforts to crack down on illegal wildlife trafficking. Source link
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s National Police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo said the new Yogyakarta Regional Police headquarters will adopt a smart city model, integrating data systems to support faster, more accurate decision-making.At the project launch on Sunday, he said the first concept is a control center aggregating real-time data to improve operational responses.“Second, we will deploy social listening and sentiment intelligence to monitor public opinion, especially on social media, enabling faster and more effective responses,” he said.He added the model also includes a cybersecurity center to protect systems and data from hacking, fraud and other digital threats.The fourth concept involves…
A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker carrying cargo for India has crossed the Strait of Hormuz and is now sailing towards the country, offering some relief to supplies disrupted by the Middle East conflict, PTI reported.An official statement said the Marshall Islands-flagged vessel MT Sarv Shakti, carrying 46,313 tonnes of LPG, cleared the strategic chokepoint on May 2 and is expected to arrive at Visakhapatnam on May 13. Watch India-Bound LPG Tanker Sarv Shakti On The Move Across Strait Of Hormuz: Why It Matters?The ship has a crew of 20 members, including 18 Indians.The cargo is enough to meet around…
Whatever the ins and outs of Westminster politics, Keir Starmer can take small comfort in the fact that there is one place where he is consistently popular. It just happens to be 5,000 miles away.In and Out, an upmarket restaurant in Beijing, has been fully booked since Starmer and his team dined there in January during the first visit by a British prime minister to China since 2018.His visit, pictures of which were widely shared on Chinese social media, has caused such a buzz that diners can now order from a specially printed “prime minister’s menu”, which lists the dishes…
A panoply of people have paraded through a historic seaside town dressed in velvet, lace and leather for its bi-annual celebration of all things goth.First held in 1994, the Whitby Goth Weekend has become one of the world’s biggest events celebrating the subculture.The event – held this year from 1 to 3 May – honors the town’s links to Bram Stoker’s Dracula and attracts a range of elaborately attired Steampunk, Victoriana, and Cybergoth styles.Here are some of the best photographs from the weekend. Source link
Cairo, Egypt: Pharco Pharmaceuticals launched its “Vision for All” initiative to advance ophthalmic healthcare services across Egypt and the region, through the implementation of early detection programs for eye diseases — with a primary focus on glaucoma — alongside participation in medical convoys, all under the umbrella of the “Nour Einak” initiative as a comprehensive platform for early diagnosis. The initiative further encompasses the donation of specialized medical equipment to healthcare institutions in the most underserved governorates, as well as the organization of physician training programs and the development of digital patient follow-up tools in collaboration with relevant scientific bodies,…
He has always lived in the long shadow of his world-famous stablemate Romantic Warrior but Romantic Thor enjoyed his day in the sun with a brilliant front-running victory in the Group 3 Queen Mother Memorial Cup at Sha Tin yesterday.And it almost didn’t happen.Trainer Danny Shum Chap-shing had a dirt race in mind for his unfashionable import before owner Peter Lau Pak-fai talked him into the 2,400 meter staying feature instead. Now Romantic Thor heads to the Group 1 Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup over the same distance on May 24 – a race shaping as one of the…
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has confirmed that all flight restrictions imposed during the recent regional conflict have been lifted, marking a full return to normal air navigation operations across the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In an official statement issued on May 2, 2026, the regulator announced that UAE airspace has resumed its “normal status” following a detailed review of operational and security conditions conducted in coordination with national authorities. “We are pleased to announce the full resumption of normal air navigation operations across UAE airspace. Following a comprehensive evaluation of operational and security conditions, we have officially lifted…