Japan and Russia never signed peace treaty after end of World War II Kremlin welcomes Japan's push for peace treaty amid Kuril Islands dispute Kremlin welcomed Japan's desire to sign a peace treaty with Russia follows new Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's (pic below) foreign policy agenda Takaichi said, "govt to resolve territorial issue and finalise peace treaty." dispute over four southernmost Kuril islands taken by Soviet Union 1945 Kremlin responded by saying the statement is "to be welcomed. " ..

Here is a tabulation of the local stock market's performance the past 12 months compared to other stock markets. This is from Bloomberg. As you can see the local stock indices are all in the red. India and Thailand are also sickly. South Korea, China, Hong Kong are just cruising ahead. Sadly the local market is NOT at the " center of the world's attention ".

Prince Group - US accused founder massive crypto scam, forced labour camps US DoJ said (Oct 14) Chen charged in New York with fraud and money laundering. exploited forced labour to dupe investors, using proceeds to purchase yachts, jets US$14b bitcoin seized, FBI calling it "one of largest financial fraud in history". Chen's businesses sanctioned by US, UK as "transnational criminal organisation". WHO IS CHEN ZHI AND PRINCE GROUP? Chen Zhi, 37, founding chairman of Cambodian Prince Holding ..

Ok I just got this. Please ignore my previous post. This is an update. Its long reading. From the US Government website. Maybe there is some good news. As readers are aware I am quite fixated on the prices of imported motor vehicles. I dont know what this really means in terms of the selling prices of imported American motor vehicles but read this: Article 2.1: Motor Vehicle and Parts 1. Malaysia shall not cap the total number of U.S. vehicles that can be imported each year. 2. Malaysia shall ..

India has issued a Notice that the airspace over Rajasthan and Gujarat bordering Pakistan's Sindh and Punjab will be closed for military exercises for 12 days from 30 Oct till 11 Nov 2025. This effectively closes the airspace on the Pakistani side as well. There is another dispute brewing over a patch of swampy area called the Sir Creek which is demarcated between Sindh in Pakistan and Gujarat in India. (See map below). The Pakistanis want the border moved east (green line) from where it is now ..

RULE NO 1: NO NAMES. ITS THE TIMES WE LIVE I N The painting below: In 1626, Peter Minuit, representing the Dutch West India Company "acquired" Manhattan Island (present day New York city) from the Lenape native American people (Red Indians) for goods valued at about US$24 at the time. The goods included glass beads, metal kettles, cloth, trinkets, tools, textiles and biscuits. The Lenape did not understand the European concept of selling land permanently. Conclusion: Maybe the Lenape Red ..

I received this recently. I have adapted it some. Rule NO 1: No Names. Its the times we live in. The B****berg Affair: The Loud Silence In 2024, B****berg dropped a political grenade. Citing three separate sources, the global financial news agency reported interference in an investigation involving a former political aide. It was a serious claim the kind that in any functioning democracy would trigger parliamentary oversight, independent scrutiny, and legal accountability. But instead it ..

My Comments: There are differences between the Tamil influence, "Indian" influence, Hindu influence, and Indian Buddhist influences in this region. And by region it must include Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Indonesian archipelago with a spillover onto the Malay Peninsula. In Indonesia the Tarumanagara, Mataram, Majapahit, Srivijaya were Indian influenced dynasties which have long lasting influence and presence in Indonesia until today. Culturally the Indonesians are still Indian and Hindu ..

1\. Muslims in trouble in Ireland A 10 year old white girl was recently molested on the grounds of the former CityWest Hotel in Dublin, Ireland that has been converted into a hostel that houses about 800 migrants. A 29 year old migrant, believed to be an African Muslim, has been arrested and charged in Court. The hostel is provided free of charge to the migrants but paid for by the Irish taxpayers. The Irish government had bought the hotel for 148 million Euros (RM723 million). Following the ..

Pagi tadi saya terpaksa 'terdengar' perbahasan di Parlimen (dalam TV). Termasuk soalan oleh YB Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man yang telah merujuk Surah Baqarah:100 (2:100). Tuan Ibrahim kata Bani Israel akan selalu memungkiri janji. Yang berikut Surah 2:100 - 101. Sura 2:100 l l maksudnya, "Dan mengapa setiap kali mereka mengikat janji, SEKELOMPOK mereka melanggarnya? Sedangkan sebagian besar mereka tidak beriman". Sura 2:101 l maksudnya, "Dan setelah datang kepada mereka seorang Rasul dari Allah yang ..

emphasis on values and principles to curb immoral behaviour weaknesses in current education system must be addressed urgently including through the role of parents another rape case in school Education is about knowledge, not values, not moral and ethical principles. Thats where the shortcoming lies. Its not just the teachers fault parents and the system share the blame MY COMMENTS: Hah? parents and the system share the blame ? Banyak cantik. Habis kita bayar gaji guru untuk apa? Takkan guru ..

This is adapted from Norman Fernandez. Rule No 1 - No Names. WHY SHAKESPEARE NOT INVITED? Egypt today (Monday October 13th 2025) will host an international peace summit on Gaza in the Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh, co-chaired by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and his US counterpart Donald Trump. According to the official Egyptian News Agency, leaders and officials from 27 countries will take part in the summit. The list *includes: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi Host US ..

*Clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan* Dozens of soldiers killed, border crossings closed Pakistan closed its border crossings with Afghanistan following an exchange of fire between the two countries, according to official sources in Islamabad. Meanwhile, Kabul reported that Afghan forces killed 58 Pakistani soldiers. Afghan forces opened fire on border positions overnight, and the country's Defense Ministry said this was in response to Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan earlier last week. ..