Indonesia has joined BRICS as a full member
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PM Wong and PM Ibrahim witness Johor-Singapore SEZ agreement; express optimism for ASEAN and global level business success
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone aims to create 20,000 skilled jobs in the first five years, attracting global investments, as stated in a recent media interaction with Malaysia’s Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli. The JS-SEZ goal is to hit 100 projects in the first 10 years.
Multiple earthquakes hit Tibet, at least 32 dead
At least 32 people died after multiple earthquakes rocked Tibet.
Pakistan: German diplomat found dead in Islamabad apartment
German diplomat found dead in his apartment in Pakistan
Pope Francis names first woman to lead key Vatican office
Pope Francis appoints first woman to key Vatican office
Canada: Justin Trudeau announces to step down after nine years in power
Facing rising unpopularity among people and members of his own party, Justin Trudeau Monday resigned as the leader of his Liberal Party of Canada, a move that effectively ends his nine-year-long tenure as the country’s Prime Minister. He will continue as Canada’s Prime Minister until the party picks his successor. “I have informed my party […]
Hamas releases video of 19-year-old Israeli hostage who is in captivity for over 450 days, family says ‘heart torn to pieces’
Hamas releases video of 19-year-old Israeli hostage.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau likely to quit as Liberal Party leader this week: Reports
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau likely to quit as Liberal Party leader this week
Nimisha Priya: Iran promises to help Indian-origin nurse facing death sentence in Yemen
The death sentence, which could be executed within a month, was approved by Yemen’s President Rashad al-Alimi on December 30. Priya, who has been in prison since 2017, was arrested for the alleged murder of Yemeni national and her business partner Talal Abdo Mehdi in July 2017.
Israel releases video of its commandos raiding missile plant in Syria in September
Israel says its commandoes raided missile plant in Syria last year.
