Dubai: Youssef Alhussainy did not set out to build a company. The idea for Tapy began during a house move, when his sister Rawda, who has Angelman syndrome, slipped out of the family home unnoticed. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Rawda is non-verbal and needs constant»»»

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake rocked the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 19 people, toppling buildings and prompting tsunami warnings across parts of Southeast Asia and the Pacific, as authorities ordered coastal residents to evacuate and rescuers searched for victims amid st»»»

1 of 2 | A collapsed building in General Santos City on Mindanao island in the southern Philippines after a deadly 7.8 magnitude struck the region early Monday. Photo by Emil Elbert P. Prudente/EPA June 7 (UPI) -- At least 19 people were killed, 134 injured and a dozen unaccounted for after a 7.8 m»»»

General Santos, Philippines: A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 15 people, collapsing buildings and sparking tsunami warnings across the region. Philippine authorities urged people in affected coastal regions to move to higher ground after the off»»»

Italy's Eni and Malaysia's Petronas have established Searah, a 50-50 joint venture combining key energy businesses across Indonesia and Malaysia, the two companies said on Monday. The move is part of Eni's so called 'satellite strategy' ⁠to spin off specific ⁠assets and develop them separately with»»»

An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked the southern Philippines Monday, leaving at least 12 people dead, injuring more than 200 others mostly in damaged buildings and sparking a 1-meter (3-foot) tsunami along nearby coasts, officials said. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the threat of »»»

President Sadyr Japarov signed a decree appointing Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kyrgyz Republic to Malaysia, Anvar Anarbaev, as Ambassador to Vietnam concurrently. The diplomatic mission is based in Kuala Lumpur. Anvar Anarbaev has served as Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic »»»

General Santos, Philippines: A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least three people, collapsing buildings and sparking tsunami warnings across the region. Philippine authorities urged people in affected coastal regions to move to higher ground after the »»»

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least three people, collapsing buildings and sparking tsunami warnings across the region. Philippine authorities urged people in affected coastal regions to move to higher ground after the offshore quake hit south of G»»»

A major 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the southern Philippines island of Mindanao early Monday. Damage and casualties were still being assessed. Image courtesy Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology June 7 (UPI) -- Emergency officials said damage assessments were unde»»»

The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Sarangani at 7.37 an local time in Mindanao has been described as one of the strongest quakes to hit the Philippines in decades. The situation is evolving rapidly with ongoing rescues, aftershock monitoring, and damage assessments. No major tsunami impacts hasb»»»

MANILA: A 7.8-magnitude quake that struck the southern Philippines on Monday has killed at least one person and injured four others while collapsing “a number of buildings,” police said. “Many buildings were affected, but I cannot enumerate them now because we are busy with ongoing rescues,” AFP qu»»»

A powerful earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Monday morning, shaking Mindanao and triggering tsunami warnings across parts of Asia as residents fled buildings and coastal communities were urged to move inland. The quake, initially reported by some monitoring agencies and media outle»»»

Dubai: Air Arabia has resumed a limited number of flights to and from the UAE, operating across select routes in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, subject to operational and regulatory approvals, according to a travel update issued on June 5. Passengers can book available services through t»»»

RIYADH: The Culinary Arts Commission is showcasing Saudi gastronomic heritage at the Kingdom’s pavilion at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair through publications highlighting culinary arts as part of the Kingdom’s cultural identity. Among the featured works is “Sufra: Saudi Feast,” published»»»

JAKARTA: The Indonesian government is seeking Saudi participation at major trade events scheduled to take place in Jakarta later this year, as the Southeast Asian nation moves to expand its trade footprint in the global market. Saudi-Indonesia trade ties have been on the rise in recent years, with »»»

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar ‌Ibrahim’s ruling coalition will face a test of its public support amid signs of internal tensions after two states this week called snap ​elections, as speculation mounts over an early national poll. Two of Anwar’s national coalition partners lead the g»»»

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The growth of artificial intelligence (AI) presents abundant opportunities to accelerate energy transition efforts and ensure Malaysia's sustainability aspirations are achieved, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday. While the move towards sustainability is inevitabl»»»

JAKARTA: Rahendro Herubowo remembers that the torture began almost as soon as he was thrown onto the deck of an Israeli military ship converted into a detention vessel. He and fellow activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla were forced to lie down on a floor flooded with water, and were then moved »»»

Kuala Lumpur: A cultural seminar titled “Literary Translation and the Engineering of an Interconnected Cultural Future” was held, moderated by journalist Ahmed Al-Alkami and featuring Sami Al-Salmi as a speaker. The seminar was part of the cultural program accompanying Saudi Arabia’s participation »»»

DHAKA: The UN refugee ‌agency warned on Tuesday that declining humanitarian funding could significantly worsen conditions for around 1.2 million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, nearly nine years after they fled Myanmar, ​as aid groups struggle to sustain essential services. As global crises multip»»»

RIYADH: With Hajj 2026 wrapped up, many are taking to social media to share their experiences, opening the door for heartfelt online conversations, spiritual reflection, and hospitality recommendations. From influencers with large followings to small anonymous creators, the social media community h»»»

RIYADH: The Ministry of Justice is participating in the Kingdom’s pavilion at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair, where it is highlighting the rapid legislative and institutional transformation of Saudi Arabia’s judicial system. The ministry is presenting the Kingdom’s experience in aligning »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia hosted a cultural evening in Kuala Lumpur, bringing together Malaysian and Saudi diplomats, officials, academics, and cultural figures, highlighting strong ties between the two countries and the Kingdom’s rich cultural heritage. The “Saudi Night” event was recently held on the »»»

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia on Monday began enforcing rules barring millions of children younger than 16 from having social media accounts, joining a global effort to tighten online safety protections for young users. The rules require social media platforms with at least 8 million users including Faceb»»»

BANGKOK: Rescue workers in Laos searched Monday for an alternative passage into a flooded cave where two people are believed to have been trapped for nearly two weeks after heavy rainfall flooded the main entrance, making it impassable.The two people remain unaccounted for since a search and rescue»»»

Malaysia on Monday began enforcing rules barring millions of children younger than 16 from having social media accounts, joining a global effort to tighten online safety protections for young users. The rules require social media platforms with at least 8 million users including Facebook, Instagram»»»

China's Coast Guard on Monday said it had conducted "law enforcement" patrols in waters east of Taiwan in response to Japan and the Philippines' plans to launch maritime border delimitation talks, which overlap with areas claimed by China. Taiwan condemned the move, but said it spotted only two Chi»»»

BEIJING: China’s Coast Guard ‌on Monday said it had conducted “law enforcement” patrols in Taiwan’s eastern waters in response to Japan and the Philippines’ plans to launch maritime border delimitation talks, which overlap with areas China claims.Japan and the Philippines said last week they would »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has thanked donors for strong support of the Qurbani (Udhiyah) Project, implemented under its seasonal campaign ‘The Greatest Days’. With the support of benefactors, the project was carried out during Eid Al Adha in 43 countries, including Qatar, bringin»»»

RIYADH: The handicrafts section at the Saudi pavilion, the guest of honor at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair, offers visitors a glimpse into the Kingdom’s rich cultural heritage through a selection of traditional crafts representing its diverse regions. Highlights include Sadu weaving, a r»»»

Dubai: India has quietly signed a deal to export its flagship BrahMos supersonic cruise missile to Vietnam, while a similar agreement with Indonesia is in the final stages, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said during a visit to Singapore, according to NDTV. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue »»»

BANGKOK: Heavy rains threatened to delay the search for two people missing in a flooded cave in Laos on Sunday, after the rescue of five other people who were trapped underground for over a week. Finnish diver Mikko Paasi, one of the first international rescuers to arrive at the site, told The Asso»»»

Doha, Qatar: In recent decades, Southeast Asia has been the most dynamic region in the world, showcasing the brightest economic growth performance. Within this region, the six largest countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN-6), which includes Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, M»»»

BEIJING: China’s military and coast guard said they carried out patrols near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Sunday, a day after the Philippine defense minister said Manila remained under threat from Beijing despite a recent easing in US-China tensions. Scarborough Shoal is one of Asia’»»»

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has outlined Washington’s strategic vision for the Indo-Pacific, emphasising stronger alliances, greater burden-sharing and a shift away from dependency on the United States. Speaking at the International Institute for Strategic Studies Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 in S»»»

SINGAPORE: Strong relations between Vietnam and its giant neighbor and territorial rival China would benefit regional peace and security, although ties with the US were also important, Vietnam’s top leader has said. “We do not pick sides,” Communist Party General Secretary and President To Lam told»»»

KUALA LUMPUR: Saudi Arabia on Friday inaugurated its pavilion as guest of honor at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair 2026, showcasing the Kingdom’s literature, heritage and cultural traditions through a broad program of events and exhibitions. The fair, which runs until June 7 at the World T»»»

MANILA: Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will hold a commemorative summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Russia in June, the Philippines’ top diplomat said Friday.Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro said in a post on X that she and her Russian counterpart, Ser»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will take on regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Oman, along with Hong Kong in Group E of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers following the Official Draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, yesterday. Qatar will host all Group E matches in Doha as teams bat»»»

SINGAPORE: Two supertankers and one liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker exited the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week with their transponders switched off, and are heading for India and China, shipping data from LSEG and Kpler showed. The vessels joined a number of tankers leaving the Gulf this mont»»»

Saudi Aramco and Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) have announced the signing of an agreement for the transfer of Aramco’s equity stakes in Pengerang Refining Company Sdn. Bhd. and Pengerang Petrochemical Company Sdn. Bhd. (collectively, “PRefChem”), located within the Pengerang Integrated Compl»»»

Doha: The Embassy of Malaysia in the State of Qatar recently organised the “Malaysian Community’s Blood Donation Drive” at the Qatar National Blood Donation Centre, Doha. Held under the theme “Your Blood, Their Hope”, the initiative was organised in collaboration with the Malaysian Association of Q»»»

Dubai: Sri Lanka has introduced a new free Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) tourist visa scheme for travellers from 40 countries, including India, Pakistan, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the UK and the US, in a move aimed at easing entry for short-term visitors. Sign up for our daily business newslet»»»

Dubai: Saudi energy giant Aramco is transferring its equity stakes in PRefChem to Malaysia’s Petroliam Nasional Berhad, commonly known as Petronas, a move that will make the refining and petrochemical business a wholly owned subsidiary of the Malaysian state energy company. Sign up for our daily bu»»»

Share: Vessels sail through the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 22, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photos) – Ship-tracking data showed three liquefied natural gas tankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, heading to Pakistan, ‌China and India, as well as a supertanker with Iraq»»»

RIYADH: Hajj is not only one of the Five Pillars of Islam, but a visceral and emotional experience that brings people together from across the globe. More than a place of worship, the Grand Mosque becomes a contemplative space for introspection, connection, and unity. From colorful murals to magnet»»»

Dubai: More oil and liquefied natural gas tankers are beginning to move through the Strait of Hormuz, offering the clearest sign yet that limited commercial shipping is resuming after nearly three months of severe disruption triggered by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Get updated faster and for FREE»»»

Two liquefied natural gas tankers are exiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, heading to ‌Pakistan and China, while a supertanker with Iraqi crude for China left the Gulf on Saturday after being stranded for nearly three months, shipping data showed. The US-Israeli war on Iran that began on Februar»»»

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