Coronavirus: UK economy could be worst hit among leading nations, says OECD

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The UK is likely to be the hardest-hit by Covid-19 among major economies, a leading agency has warned. Britain's economy is likely to slump by...

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World economy to contract at least 6% in 2020: OECD

June 10, 2020June 10, 2020

[caption id="attachment_2452" align="alignnone" width="907"] The OECD headquarters in Paris, France. [/caption] PARIS: The global economy will contract at least six per cent this year, with...

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Malaysian schools to reopen in phases starting Jun 24

June 10, 2020June 10, 2020

[caption id="attachment_2434" align="alignnone" width="829"] Schools will reopen on Jun 24, 2020 for students taking leaving examinations. [/caption] KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian schools will reopen in phases,...

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Interstate travel resumes, more services reopen as Malaysia steps into a new normal

June 10, 2020June 10, 2020

[caption id="attachment_2431" align="alignnone" width="791"] Food science undergrad Cheong Kai Ming (in white tee) and his two friends check their boarding slips at the Bandar Tasik...

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Indonesia’s Pertamina signs US$8b petrochemical project deal with Taiwan’s CPC

June 10, 2020June 10, 2020

[caption id="attachment_2458" align="alignnone" width="863"] A view of state-owned oil giant Pertamina's refinery unit IV in Cilacap, Central Java, Indonesia Jan 13, 2016. [/caption] JAKARTA: Indonesia's...

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China sees ‘consensus’ with India over border tensions

June 10, 2020June 10, 2020

[caption id="attachment_2446" align="alignnone" width="825"] Pangong Tso lake in India's Ladakh region which borders China. [/caption] BEIJING: China said Wednesday (Jun 10) it had reached a...

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UK review of 5G security is important: NATO chief on Huawei

June 10, 2020June 10, 2020

[caption id="attachment_2461" align="alignnone" width="843"] FILE PHOTO: The British flag and a smartphone with a Huawei and 5G network logo are seen on a PC motherboard...

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North Korean leader’s sister emerges as policymaker in spat with South Korea

June 10, 2020June 10, 2020

[caption id="attachment_2449" align="alignnone" width="877"] FILE PHOTO: Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends a wreath-laying ceremony at Ho Chi Minh...

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Hong Kong police arrest 53 during fresh protests, more rallies planned

June 10, 2020June 10, 2020

[caption id="attachment_2443" align="alignnone" width="832"] Police officers charge at demonstrators during a protest on the first anniversary of a mass protest against the now-withdrawn extradition Bill,...