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Good news for travellers, US is offering 'visa-free' stay up to 90 days under visa waiver program 2025, check eligible countries, here's how to apply
DNA India
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You can visit the United States for up to 90 days without a visa. Yes, you heard it right! The United States has a special 'Visa Waiver Program (VWP), but here's a catch, only the participating countries have access to this special program. How to...
Penang hosts ASEAN Navies’ City Parade after 35 years
The Sun Daily
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August 17, 2025
GEORGE TOWN: The ASEAN Navies’ City Parade (ANCP) lit up Penang’s skies and seas today after a 35-year absence. The event, held at Padang Kota Lama, coincided with the state government’s Hari Buletin 4.0 celebration. Organised by the Royal...
State allocates RM600,000 for e-hailing workers’ EPF accounts
Daily Express Malaysia
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August 17, 2025
State allocates RM600,000 for e-hailing workers’ EPF accounts Published on: Sunday, August 17, 2025 Published on: Sun, Aug 17, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Hajiji with some of the participants. - Pic by CMD KOTA KINABALU: The State Government...
Feature: Indonesians celebrate 80th Independence Day with festivities nationwide
Xinhua News Agency
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Pigeons fly during the celebration event of Indonesia's 80th Independence Day at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia on Aug. 17, 2025. Various activities were held to celebrate the 80th Independence Day in Indonesia. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain) by Dames...
Navy parade drawing large crowds at Penang Esplanade
The Malaysian Star
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August 17, 2025
GEORGE TOWN: Large crowds have gathered at Esplanade in Jalan Padang Kota Lama for the Asean Navies’ City Parade (ANCP), scheduled to start at 9am on Sunday (Aug 17). The event will kick off with the arrival of Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Ramli Ngah...
Southeast Asian nations tilting toward China
The Manila Times
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August 14, 2025
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has strengthened our vassalage to the United States, implying that it would even join the superpower in defending Taiwan against China when it claims it violently as part of its territory. Marcos is either the...
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Cityview Magazine - Iowa
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August 14, 2025
Morain By Rick Morain 8/14/2025 The Democratic presidential nomination appears to be wide open today. No shortage of obvious hopefuls, with another batch who are probably mulling it over. More will pop their heads up in the weeks and months to...
With names like Domecq, Cartier and Oppenheimer in the mix, no wonder Sotogrande in Spain is the Mediterranean playground of the rich and famous
Olive Press
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August 16, 2025
By Dilip Kuner and Jon Clarke THERE is nowhere in Spain like Sotogrande in summertime. The country’s most exclusive private enclave, this is the go-to destination for the discreetly wealthy and famous. Even the privileged tourists who come to...
Pakistan’s diplomatic success shines globally on Independence Day 2025
Dispatch News Desk Pakistan
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August 15, 2025
DND Report The global celebration of Pakistan’s Independence Day in 2025 has once again demonstrated that Pakistan’s diplomatic corps has effectively countered India in a single move. The Pakistani diaspora participated in the celebrations with...
New initiative to inspire UAE’s youth to explore green careers
Gulf Today
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August 16, 2025
The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) and Emirates Nature-WWF, co-founding partners of Connect with Nature, introduced a new Work Experience initiative to prepare UAE youth for future roles in environmental conservation and sustainability....
Vietnamese singer strikes gold at 2025 TSP International Arts Festival in Shanghai,
Vietnam News Agency
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SHANGHAI — Vietnamese singer Dương Đức Hải is singing his way to stardom after striking gold at the 2025 TSP International Arts Festival in Shanghai. The talented artist clinched the Gold Prize in Vocal Performance, outperforming hundreds of...
Call for anti-bullying law renewed after death of Zara Qairina
Borneo Post
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August 14, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Matbali (second left) receiving the appointment letter as Friends of Ministry of the Ministry of Works from Works Minister Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi (second right) at the Parliament...
AirAsia’s New Travel Show “Unlock ASEAN In Real Life,” Featuring DOLLA, Takes Off On VIU!
Hype Malaysia
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August 13, 2025
In celebration of the 58th ASEAN Day, AirAsia is bringing Southeast Asia even closer together through a new travel video series titled Unlock ASEAN in Real Life, starring Malaysia’s pop sensation, DOLLA! Unlocking new ways to experience the...
King hails veterans' courage and sacrifice on VJ Day
BBC
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August 15, 2025
Ashitha NageshBBC News Reporting fromNational Memorial Arboretum ShareSave Watch: Royals and veterans mark VJ Day 80 years on King Charles III and Queen Camilla have joined World War Two veterans for a remembrance service to mark the 80th...
Groundbreaking New Campaign Unveiled for Colgate Optic White Purple Featuring K-Pop Icon IU, Redefining Oral Care as a Beauty Essential
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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IU’s Beauty Hack for a Whiter Smile SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 15 August 2025 - Colgate-Palmolive has launched a new campaign for Colgate Optic White Purple, starring global K-Pop idol and beauty icon, IU. This marks the first time a...
King hails veterans' courage and sacrifice on VJ Day
BBC
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August 15, 2025
Ashitha NageshBBC News Reporting fromNational Memorial Arboretum ShareSave Watch: Royals and veterans mark VJ Day 80 years on King Charles III and Queen Camilla have joined World War Two veterans for a remembrance service to mark the 80th...
Dr Zaliha: Labuan has potential to become regional hub following BFF success
Borneo Post
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August 15, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Dr Zaliha (second left) presents a certificate of appreciation to Haslina. Also seen are Noridah and Labuan Corporation CEO Mohd Sukuran Taib. – Bernama photo PUTRAJAYA (Aug 15): Labuan has great...
Interim Observer Team Inspects Village Fenced Up by Thai Military Using Barbed Wire in Banteay Meanchey Updated
CamboJA News
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August 14, 2025
ASEAN defence attachés on Thursday visited the Cambodia–Thailand border in Banteay Meanchey province, where Thai armed forces illegally erected a fence using barbed wire and tires to block a road and encircle people’s houses in Prey Chan village,...
4 major trends shaping today’s oncology market
BioPharma Dive
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Biomanufacturing: Scale-up vs Scale-out Economics
BioPharma Dive
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