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Indonesia bans coal exports in January over domestic supply worries
Rising demand for electricity at home risks widespread blackouts unless more supplies are diverted to power stations.
Israeli PM says over 60s to get 4th Covid jab
The Omicron wave is here and we must protect ourselves, says Bennett.
Gulf Arab countries on alert for heavy rain
Such weather highly disruptive in region, which usually experiences mild winters.
Afghan agents pour 3,000 litres of liquor into Kabul canal
Alcohol stored in barrels seized during raid in capital.
Tutu’s ashes buried in Cape Town cathedral
20 members of the Nobel Peace Prize winner’s family attend the service.
9 killed in shootout in Iran’s southeast
Revolutionary Guards say six ‘armed bandits’ were shot dead in Sistan-Baluchistan clashes.
China says ‘positive’ signs as Xi’an Covid cases ease
Fresh infections fall to lowest in 7 days, as residents face 11th day under strict home confinement.
5.5-magntitude quake hits China, 22 injured
Yunnan Seismological Bureau says no report of damage yet.
Fire breaks out at S. African parliament
It is believed to have started in one of the older buildings in the precinct.
‘Quite a bit to play out’ in Djokovic saga, Australian Open chief says
Athlete refuses to confirm vaccination status, withdraws without reason from ATP Cup.
Nearly 50,000 people sign petition against Blair’s knighthood
Ex-prime minister is accused of causing ‘irreparable damage to both the constitution of the UK and to the very fabric of the nation’s society’.
Unidentified person enters North Korea from South in rare border breach
Seoul says person crossed heavily fortified DMZ last night.
France to ease Covid isolation rules, government says
Paris wants to ease impact of Omicron on society, economy.
A year after Capitol siege, US democracy still faces test
With more than 700 people charged, probe gets more sensitive as facts are uncovered.
US removes Ethiopia, Mali and Guinea from trade pact
Washington blames actions of respective governments for human rights, constitutional violations.
New Covid curbs in England ‘last resort’, minister says
As rest of UK reimposes restrictions, Sajid Javid says Britons expect govt to protect personal freedom.
Three people missing in Colorado wildfire
Boulder County worst affected area with nearly 1,000 homes razed.
US airport chaos as more than 2,600 flights cancelled
Disruption set to continue with further 7,600 departures delayed due to Covid, weather.
Europe tops 100 million Covid cases
AFP tally shows continent accounts for more than one-third of infections, as Omicron infections surge.
France bans plastic packaging for fruit, vegetables
However, full legislation will not be applied until 2026.
Indonesia bans coal exports over domestic supply worries
Country’s rising electricity demand risks widespread blackouts unless supplies diverted to power plants.
Philippine Airlines exits US bankruptcy
This comes after court approves its plan to cut up to US$2 billion in debt.
History, propaganda are no bedfellows
Penang Institute wants to draw locals back to lit fest
Honouring the spirit of Malaysia 1963
Umno bukan lagi pemain politik negara, kata penganalisis