Jeju Air Crash: Flight Attendant ‘Woke Up Rescued,’ Staff Avoid Discussing Tragedy

SEOUL: A surviving flight attendant from Sunday’s (Dec 29) devastating Jeju Air crash revealed little about the accident, telling doctors he “woke up to find himself rescued.” Medical staff have … Read More

Government to Decide on Proposed 14% Electricity Tariff Increase by Mid-2025

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government will determine the electricity tariff rates and structure for the 2025-2027 regulatory period (RP4) by mid-2025, according to Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB). In the meantime, … Read More

7 Essential Things Travelers Must Know About the New Hand Baggage Rules

In a recent update, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) have introduced new hand baggage regulations to enhance efficiency and streamline the … Read More

Gaza’s Water Crisis: A Dire Humanitarian Emergency

Water Scarcity Deepens Amid Escalating Conflict In Gaza, water scarcity has reached critical levels, with individuals surviving on less than five liters per day—a fraction of the recommended minimum for … Read More

Malaysia Sees Slight Dip in Inflation Rate

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s inflation rate eased slightly to 1.8% in November, down from 1.9% in October, marking the first decline since August 2021. According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia, … Read More

Yoon Resists Questioning Over Failed Martial Law Attempt

The South Korean president faces mounting legal and political battles after impeachment by parliament. SEOUL: Suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol refused calls from investigators today to answer questions … Read More

Adobe Shares Drop 12% After Weak Revenue Forecast Raises Concerns Over Delayed AI Returns

Adobe’s stock plummeted nearly 12% on Thursday, following a disappointing revenue forecast for the full year, which sparked concerns that the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) investments might take longer to … Read More

Syria’s New Prime Minister Calls for Stability Amid Tumultuous Transition

DAMASCUS – Syria’s newly appointed transitional Prime Minister, Mohammad al-Bashir, called for “stability and calm” on Tuesday, two days after the sudden ousting of long-time President Bashar al-Assad. The call … Read More

As Syria’s Notorious Prisons Empty, Families Search for the Missing

For years, Sednaya Military Prison was known as one of the most feared places in Bashar al-Assad’s Syria. Its reputation as a “slaughterhouse” haunted many families who had relatives taken … Read More