Author - De Fa Wang

Barcelona warns LGBTQ fans of possible ‘severe penalties’ while traveling in Saudi Arabia

Barcelona has warned fans to be “prudent and discrete” when traveling to Saudi Arabia for the team’s Spanish Super Cup semifinal against Osasuna on Thursday, urging spectators to “strictly respect the country’s customs and ways.” The advice, released on the Barça website Monday, also warned that people could face “severe penalties” for openly supporting the LGBTQ community. Same-sex sexual activity is...

Exclusive-India data centre firm Yotta’s Nvidia AI chip orders to reach $1 billion -CEO

GANDHINAGAR, India : Indian data centre operator Yotta's plans to purchase more AI chips from its partner Nvidia will be worth $500 million, taking its total order book with the U.S. firm to $1 billion as Yotta beefs up AI cloud services, its chief executive told Reuters. Yotta said last month that it would place an order for...

Japan coast guard plane not cleared for takeoff before deadly runway crash, air traffic control transcript suggests

Tokyo CNN —  A Japanese coast guard aircraft which was struck by a passenger plane at Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport was instructed only to “taxi to holding point” and had not been cleared for takeoff, an official transcript of air traffic control communications released Wednesday suggests. The fatal accident saw Japan Airlines flight 516 crash into the coast guard aircraft...

Cops implicated in the urine-tampering case are being dealt with, says Johor police chief

BATU PAHAT: The police have also initiated their clean-up in the wake of a urine-tampering controversy in the state, says the Johor police chief. Comm Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat said disciplinary investigation papers have also been opened on those implicated. "Those involved were being transferred to different departments and stations until the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) completed...

Dubai Move: 75 police reports lodged to date, says CID chief

SHAH ALAM: Seventy-five police reports have been lodged over the "Dubai Move" to date. Bukit Aman CID director Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said 31 reports were lodged by politicians and the remainder by the public. "We are investigating the case under Section 124C of the Penal Code for attempting to commit activity detrimental to...

Study: Around 1.8 million PCs in Germany have unsafe Windows systems

BERLIN: Over 1.8 million computers with Microsoft’s Windows operating system in Germany have an outdated system that is no longer protected against online security threats, a study showed. Online security company Eset said the majority of insecure systems, around 1.15 million devices, are still being operated with Microsoft Windows 7. According to Eset, just under 630,000 devices are...

Hokkaido for non-skiers: What it’s like to stay at Club Med’s brand new resort with snowy mountain views

as a kid, hearing the adults talk about Club Med made it seem like it was a mythical oasis that healed weary souls. Family friends and teachers would regale me with stories of how they'd spend the entire day frolicking on spotless beaches or skiing down mountains. Basically, just living their best lives. After years of...

China’s first rocket launch in 2024 successfully sends 4 satellites into space

A Kuaizhou-1A rocket blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, northwest China, January 5, 2024. /CMG A Kuaizhou-1A carrier rocket carrying four meteorological satellites blasted off at 7:20 p.m. Beijing Time from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Friday. The satellites successfully entered their designated orbit, marking the first win for China's space...

How China battles against increasing cancer death rates with technology

A researcher conducts genetic testing for cancer in the city of Guiyang in Guizhou Province, China, on January 4 Recently, China initiated a series of research and clinical programs aimed at the early detection and treatment of various types of cancer. Under the direction and support of the National Health Commission and the Ministry of Education,...

Time for some thrills

Theme parks in Malaysia are not just for the children as there are plenty of activities for the young-at-heart too. THERE are abundant tourism activities and attractions in Malaysia that both locals and international visitors can enjoy. No one ever runs out of things to do here! Besides its gorgeous nature, rich history, colourful heritage and diverse...