UN Monitors in Kashmir Safe Amid Rising Tensions Between India and Pakistan

UN Monitors in Kashmir Safe Amid Rising Tensions Between India and Pakistan

United Nations, May 08: In the midst of escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan, a reassuring update came from the United Nations: all UN observers stationed along the volatile Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir are safe and accounted for. Stephanie Tremblay, Associate Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, confirmed the status of the personnel […]

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Kashmir Faces a Painful Pause in Tourism as Tensions Rise

Kashmir Faces a Painful Pause in Tourism as Tensions Rise

SRINAGAR – The air in Kashmir, usually scented with blooming flowers and buzzing with the hum of excited tourists, has suddenly turned heavy. The houseboats sit quietly on Srinagar’s serene lakes. The streets, once alive with chatter and footsteps, now echo with silence. War drums from across borders have muffled the songs of celebration that […]

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Anwar Pledges Support for SMEs Amidst US Tariff Challenges

Anwar Pledges Support for SMEs Amidst US Tariff Challenges

KUALA LUMPUR: In light of the ongoing tariff disputes with the United States, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reassured the nation that the government is committed to supporting Malaysian businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are feeling the impact. Speaking during a special Dewan Rakyat sitting on Monday (May 5), Anwar emphasized […]

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Indonesian Businesses Express Deep Concerns Over New Layoff Task Force

Indonesian Businesses Express Deep Concerns Over New Layoff Task Force

JAKARTA: A new government initiative meant to protect Indonesian workers from mass layoffs is being met with anxiety—not from workers, but from business owners themselves. President-elect Prabowo Subianto’s recent announcement of a layoff task force has sparked unease among employers, particularly those in labour-heavy industries like textiles and manufacturing. While the task force is being […]

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Malaysians Embrace Thailand’s New Digital Arrival Card with Enthusiasm

PASIR MAS – A fresh breeze of convenience is sweeping across the Malaysia-Thailand border as Malaysian tourists welcome the Thai government’s new Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) with open arms and positive vibes. Launched on May 1, the TDAC replaces the traditional handwritten arrival forms, offering travellers a digital alternative that’s fast, efficient, and, most […]

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