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Aaron-Soh Singapore Open victory a proud moment for Malaysia, says Dr Wee | WN24

PETALING JAYA: MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong congratulated Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik for defeating South Korea to clinch the Singapore Open. “Huge congratulations to Aaron Chia & Soh Wooi Yik on clinching the Singapore Open title with an incredible comeback win!” he wrote in a Facebook post on Sunday (June […]

Gay Chinese couple fulfil wedding dream in ‘freer’ Thailand | WN24

PATTAYA, Thailand (AFP): When Wang Zengyi, 41, and Song Jihan, 29, first met at a friend’s dinner party in China, it was love at first sight. “I thought he was handsome and pure,” says Wang. “Our love has deepened over time.” Nearly three years later, the gay Chinese couple are getting married in Thailand, which […]

Ukraine attacks Russian nuclear-capable bombers in Siberia | WN24

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Ukraine attacked Russian nuclear-capable long-range bombers at a military base in Siberia on Sunday, the first such attack so far from the front lines more than 4,300 km (2,670 miles) away, according to pro-Russian bloggers. Unverified video and pictures posted on social media showed Russian strategic bombers – whose purpose is to drop […]

How the serve became key in modern tennis | WN24

His first serves were clocked at over 220 km/h. From the start of the French Open, French “serial server” Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard relied on his ultimate weapon: the serve. The shot has become an essential aspect of modern tennis, including on the clay courts of Roland-Garros, even though clay is the slowest surface. With increasingly […]

Myanmar junta asks for time as govt extends temporary to June 30 as it needs time for reconstruction due to upcoming elections | WN24

PHNOM PENH (Bernama): The Myanmar government has extended the temporary ceasefire, which expired on Saturday, until June 30 to facilitate reconstruction and to prepare for the general elections. The Office of the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services said on Sunday that reconstruction of damaged government offices, public residences and transport facilities in the earthquake-affected areas is in […]

Saudi imposes ban on pilgrims walking from Mecca to Arafah due to extreme heat | WN24

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia has imposed a ban on pilgrims walking from Mecca to Arafah or have prolonged exposed to the sun during the “masyair” phase (June 5-9) as dangerously high temperatures are forecast. The directive was issued by the Saudi Ministry of Haj and Umrah to avoid heatstroke or even deaths among pilgrims. Pilgrims have […]

Saudi Arabia on high alert to safeguard 1.8 million during Haj season | WN24

MAKKAH (Bernama): With over 1.8 million pilgrims set to perform the Haj this year, Saudi Arabia has placed its security forces on the highest level of alert to ensure their safety and the smooth conduct of the annual pilgrimage. Director of Public Security and Chairman of the Haj Security Committee, Lieutenant General Mohammad bin Abdullah […]

Laos inflation eases to 8.3% in May, but key prices remain high | WN24

VIENTIANE (Laotian Times): The inflation rate in May stood at 8.3 per cent, showing a significant drop from 11.1 per cent in April, according to a report from the Lao National Statistic Bureau. While this suggests some relief for consumers, prices of many essential goods and services continue to rise. The highest year-on-year price increases […]