SINGAPORE: Paragon’s medical suites and its position as a luxury mall along Orchard Road contributed to its high valuation, property analysts said. CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT) announced on Monday (Apr 20) that it will acquire Paragon for S$3.9 billion from Cuscaden Peak, whose sha»»»

The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Health and BPOM, has issued regulations on nutrition labeling for packaged and ready-to-eat food products, which will take effect in April 2026. This policy mandates the labeling of sugar, salt, and fat content levels (GGL) using a visual code of f»»»

The Karnataka government is preparing to approach the Supreme Court in its continuing legal battle over bike taxi operations, officials familiar with the development said. The move comes even as ride-hailing platform Uber said its data shows such services are not reducing demand for auto-rickshaws.»»»

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 17 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday directed officials to launch a special campaign for the prompt resolution of complaints pending for more than 30 days on the CM Helpline-1905. He emphasised that no complaint should be force-clo»»»

Khairy Jamaluddin, a former health minister, served as MP for Rembau from 2008 to 2022. PETALING JAYA: A proposal to field former minister Khairy Jamaluddin as a candidate in Kedah for the 16th general election could backfire, an analyst has warned, urging the party not to repeat the mistake made i»»»

The Planning Authority has approved a large-scale mixed-use development at the Dolphin Complex in Balzan consisting of 102 apartments and 15 shops, rising to four full floors and a receded fifth storey in the immediate vicinity of the Urban Conservation Area (UCA). The project was approved by nine »»»

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has carried out more than 4,500 towing and removal actions between 2022 and 2025, sparked by over 9,600 public complaints regarding abandoned and obstructive vehicles. Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud said the enforcement momentum has c»»»

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is aiming for a clean sweep in Madurai despite criticism over civic issues such as infrastructure, drainage, and sanitation. In Madurai Central, IT Minister P. T. R. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan faces a high-profile contest against filmmaker Sundar C, amid a multi-cornered f»»»

While 60 students are currently under treatment at PRM, 40 are recovering at the Rasgovindpur health centre BHUBANESWAR: A Class 5 student died on Tuesday and more than 100 others fell ill in a suspected case of food poisoning after they consumed stale pakhala (fermented rice), saga bhaja (fried gr»»»

For years, youth in Bangladesh have been calling for more meaningful roles in decision-making rather than just being consulted. The Youth Conclave 2026, held at the Bangladesh Military Museum, brought together young leaders, policymakers and civil society to address this gap and push for more meani»»»

Once known as the "City of Flowers," Peshawar has become a symbol of environmental decline, where clean air is now a rare luxury. Once celebrated for its greenery and mild climate, the city today ranks among Pakistan's most polluted, with residents forced to breathe increasingly toxic air. Accordin»»»

Community support organizations in Saskatoon say they are concerned about the uptick in demand for their services following the closure of the city’s only supervised consumption site. On Thursday, Prairie Harm Reduction (PHR) announced it will cease all operations after discovering a financial shor»»»

Malacañang on Friday defended the Safer Cities Initiative operations of law enforcers, noting that instilling discipline cannot be regarded as anti-poor.Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro, in a briefing, was asked f ... »»»

RAJSHAHI, April 9, 2026 (BSS) – A view-exchange meeting was held with the heads of various government offices in Rajshahi city, organized by the Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC), with the aim of transforming the city into a healthy, safe, elegant, and peaceful urban centre. The meeting took place to»»»

The current fuel crisis, instigated by the war in the Middle East, has prompted countries to respond in different ways to ensure their fuel supply. One popular measure has been directing people to work from home to save fuel. Many countries in Asia, including Indonesia, Pakistan, Vietnam, Thailand,»»»

A planning application to build on a Hertfordshire field has been pushed through by the Government's planning inspector despite being rejected by a council three times and thrown out by the High Court. The 'patently green belt' land in Radlett has finally seen 195 homes approved using Labour's 'gre»»»

Aqra bil- Malti The Minister for the Environment, Miriam Dalli and the Minister for European Funds, Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi, together with the Project Green team and Marsaxlokk Mayor Steven Grech, along with other members of the Local Council, visited ‘Ġnien ta’ Kalċi’ (Kavallerizza) in Marsaxlokk »»»

Every Greek government had ample opportunities to uproot the hold of clientelism over the state apparatus and didn’t. Why? Because any party that’s in power or has realistic chances of being in power – meaning that it is a party with mass appeal, uniting different trends – would be committing polit»»»

It was an unusual scene. A lion cub alone for days in southern California’s sprawling Santa Monica mountains, emitting a noise that sounded like a cross between a purr and a light squeal, perhaps calling out for his mother. Where was his mother? The National Park Service’s biologists, who monitor t»»»

SINGAPORE – In the years before she found the right fit in her sociology and political science studies, Miss Shira Ong found herself at two crossroads. After secondary school, she was unsure what she wanted to do, so she applied to a junior college (JC). But two months in, she found it challenging »»»

KUWAIT CITY, March 29: The Environment Affairs Committee at the Municipal Council on Sunday held its first workshop for the fourth session, chaired by Alia Al-Farsi, with the participation of Committee Rapporteur Abdullah Al-Anzi and committee members Waleed Al-Dagher and Fahad Al-Khunain. The work»»»

Nepal’s youngest prime minister, Balendra Shah, was sworn in on Friday after a landslide election victory, marking a dramatic political shift in the Himalayan nation. At 35, Shah — widely known as “Balen” — becomes one of the youngest leaders globally, riding a wave of public anger against corrupti»»»

The Boao Zero-Carbon Demonstration Zone in Qionghai, Hainan province, has reached a stage of routine, full-scale zero-carbon operation, a milestone built on significant progress in energy conservation and carbon reduction, according to the local authorities. By the end of 2025, carbon dioxide emiss»»»

BANGKOK, Thailand – A city-run shelter in Bangkok is helping people rebuild their lives, with 26 formerly homeless residents now employed after receiving job training and support at the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration facility known as Baan Imjai. During a visit to the shelter in Pom Prap Sattr»»»