THE crude oil tanker Ocean Thunder has arrived at the Pengerang Terminal and is now safely berthed. Vessel tracking data confirmed that the very large crude carrier (VLCC) has entered the final approach phase under the control of the port pilot to the Pengerang Integrated Petroleum Complex (PIPC), where it is berthed at a dedicated crude handling berth. The chartered vessel, loaded with about one million barrels of Basrah, Iraq heavy crude oil, had previously reduced speed to near zero at the eastern edge of the traffic separation scheme. The port’s movement pattern showed a standard berthing sequence, with the…
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An Irish fugitive who arranged “the biggest fight in British boxing history” on behalf of Tyson Fury, has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates.An alleged crime boss, Daniel Kinahan, has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates, Irish police have confirmed. The 48-year-old fugitive is suspected of having a “role in an international organised crime network”.Irish police said they were aware of the carrying out of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts in relation to alleged serious organised crime offences. The gardai said the arrest is in accordance with the bilateral agreement on extradition between Ireland and…
Aden Ekanayake acknowledged careers were on the line at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, but challenged his Australia team “to stay on the winning train” and dispel any relegation fears.The bottom four finishers in the three-leg HSBC SVNS World Championship, which is beginning with the Hong Kong tournament, will be condemned to impoverished second-tier rugby next season.But the towering 21-year-old figure of Ekanayake said his team, who finished third in the regular season standings, should be targeting an end to Australia’s four-year wait for a Hong Kong title, not looking over their shoulders at the hungry pack aiming to snatch…
Goodwill Entertainment Announces Landmark Regional Expansion into MalaysiaKey Highlights for Investors First Overseas Foray: Goodwill Entertainment Holding Limited (SGX: GEH) is embarking on its first significant expansion outside Singapore with a 70%-owned joint venture in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Flagship Venue Launch: The flagship multi-entertainment outlet will be launched at The Arch Galeries, a prime location on Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, on 25 April 2026. Large-Scale Facility: The 27,800 sqft outlet will feature a 13,500 sqft live performance space and 15 VIP KTV rooms spanning 14,300 sqft, combining premium entertainment with high-quality F&B offerings. Strategic Partnership: The joint venture, Have…
A Southeast Portland metal finishing company has agreed to stop using a chemical solvent after the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality determined it exceeded Cleaner Air Oregon health risk levels and posed a potential health risk to the nearby community. Electro-Chem Metal Finishing, located in Portland’s Brooklyn neighborhood, has used the chemical trichloroethylene, or TCE, in a vapor degreasing process to clean metal parts. Air quality modeling by DEQ found that the company’s TCE emissions were many times higher than Oregon’s health-based risk levels. When the agency alerted the company on Thursday, Electro-Chem agreed to immediately stop using the solvent.…
China’s motorcycle industry is expanding rapidly in global markets despite domestic regulatory restrictions, with Chongqing Municipality’s complete and localized industrial chain serving as its core driving force. In March 2026, domestic brand ZXMOTO claimed a breakthrough victory at the World Superbike Championship, shocking the global racing industry and marking a new milestone for Chinese motorcycle makers’ top-tier global competitiveness. This milestone is rooted in the mature manufacturing ecosystem of Chongqing, known as China’s “motorcycle capital”. While more than 100 major Chinese cities enforce strict restrictions on motorcycle use, the city is home to ZXMOTO and more than 50 other motorcycle…
Japan’s reputation as one of the safest countries in the world isn’t hype. Crime rates are low, lost phones show up at police boxes, and people leave Louis Vuitton bags on cafe chairs while ordering. For solo female travel (or any solo travel), it’s a country where you can generally breathe easy. But “safe” doesn’t mean “no considerations.” Japan’s version of safety comes with its own quirks, unspoken cultural rules, and gendered spaces. Here’s what that really looks like when you’re out there on your own. How safe is “safe?” Lower violent crime, check. Picture: zak / PIXTA(ピクスタ) Japan is…
Police lured the man to a meeting and arrested him after accessing a private WhatsApp group with colleagues Want LBC stories before everyone else? Set us as your Preferred Source on Google Dubai International Airport . Picture: Getty An airline employee was arrested by Dubai police after he shared images with colleagues in a private WhatsApp group of bomb damage caused by the Middle East conflict. Police accessed the closed WhatsApp group chat, saved the evidence and told the man to come to a meeting before arresting him. The offending image showed smoke rising above a building after the March…
The UAE, the first country to formally regulate financial influencers, now counts 171 registered “finfluencers” on its Capital Markets Authority (CMA) registry—just over a year after launching the framework.Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don’t!).However, a FinanceMagnates.com review identified inconsistencies across the database, including broken, mismatched, and in some cases non-functional social media links, raising concerns about enforcement quality and verification standards.In response, the CMA said it would review “all available links of the financial influencers,” but did not directly address the specific discrepancies highlighted. Despite these gaps, the initiative has attracted broad…
Southern army chief’s statements about Islamic schools, attack on MP stoke anger Lt Gen Norathip Phoynok, commander of the 4th Army Area, has received support from the prime minister and defence minister, who say the job of overseeing security in the South is very demanding. (Photo supplied) YALA – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and the commander of the 4th Army Area have apologised to the public following a controversy over comments by the latter that have triggered calls for his transfer.Lt Gen Norathip Phoynok said on Friday that remarks he made linking some Islamic schools to unrest in the deep…