MANILA, June 25 (Bloomberg): Outgoing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has ended talks with China on oil exploration in the disputed South China Sea, his top envoy said, posing a challenge for incoming leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr. if he wishes to restart discussions. Related stocks fell. "We got as far as it is constitutionally possible to go,” said Foreign Affairs … [Read more...] about Duterte ends China oil talks, leaving big task ahead for new Philippines’ president Marcos
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Najib switches roles, becomes actor for a day
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Najib Razak has had many roles over the years, including nine years as prime minister of Malaysia, but recently he tried his hand at something completely different. In a Facebook post Saturday (June 25), Najib said he had decided to venture into a new role - that of an actor. "I... switched to a different field. "The director said no need to … [Read more...] about Najib switches roles, becomes actor for a day
Dog show 101: What’s what at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show
Thousands of dogs started competing Monday (June 20) towards the best in show prize at the illustrious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (June 18-22, at Lyndhurst Estate, Tarrytown New York). To the casual viewer, the annual exhibition of dressed-up handlers leading well-mannered dogs around a ring might seem like a stilted walk in the park, but there's more than that to … [Read more...] about Dog show 101: What’s what at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show
Disabled doggie Patch lived life to the fullest
PETALING JAYA: It was a sad day for canine welfare project Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better (MDDB) when one of their well-known rescues, Patch, died after a brief illness. The mix-breed Patch, almost 10 years old, came to MDDB as a month-old puppy after someone found him with both his front limbs crushed and severely infected. “It was early 2013 when his rescuer pleaded to us … [Read more...] about Disabled doggie Patch lived life to the fullest
KK City Hall, NGOs agree on measures to tackle issue of stray dogs
KOTA KINABALU: The Kota Kinabalu City Hall together with animal lovers and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have agreed on several proposals to better tackle the issue of stray dogs around the city. According to a statement from the KK City Hall website, these include short- and long-term solutions. The short-term solutions include holding awareness campaigns and … [Read more...] about KK City Hall, NGOs agree on measures to tackle issue of stray dogs