KUALA LUMPUR, February 29 — Malaysian rocker Datuk Awie has revealed that 2021 was a difficult year for him after being diagnosed with kidney cancer. As the nation faced the height Covid-19 and numerous lockdowns, the 55-year-old Wings’ frontman shared that he had to go undergo an operation to remove the cancer. Awie or his … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — South Korean pop rock band CNBLUE is returning to Malaysia. After nearly 10 years since their last show here, the three-piece band will be rocking the stage at Mega Star Arena KL in conjunction with their CNBLUENTITY Asia Tour which will be happening from March until April. Other Asian countries … Read more
NEW YORK, Jan 28 — Irreverent US comedian Jon Stewart, an icon among American liberals due to his biting political sarcasm, will return to satirical news programme The Daily Show as a part-time host and an executive producer for the US election cycle, the show confirmed Wednesday. “Here it is, your moment of Zen,” the … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is currently resting as advised by his doctor before returning to work. Ahmad Zahid, who is also rural and regional development minister, said this through a post on Facebook today. He thanked everyone who prayed for his health following a recent surgery. … Read more
LONDON: Romelu Lukaku did not mark his return to the Chelsea side with a goal but earned praise from boss Thomas Tuchel after Wednesday’s 2-0 League Cup semi-final win over Tottenham Hotspur. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday announced its first confirmed case of the Covid-19 Omicron variant had been detected in California, in a fully vaccinated traveler who had recently returned from South Africa and was recovering from mild symptoms. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
FOUR Mekong Delta provinces in Vietnam have recorded a rise in the number of Covid-19 infections due to reverse migrations from Covid-19 hotspots. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
KABUL: Girls were excluded from returning to secondary school in Afghanistan on Saturday, after the country’s new Taliban rulers ordered only boys and male teachers back to the classroom. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
KABUL: Afghan government employees in Kabul were blocked by Taliban fighters from returning to work on Saturday, the first day of the working week. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
KABUL: Gone are Western clothes favoured by the fashion-conscious in the Afghan capital, with men on the streets now wearing traditional shalwar kameez. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
