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IOC allows Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in Paris Olympics

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided Friday to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at the Paris Olympics as neutrals, without flags, emblems or anthems, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported.

Russian and Belarusian athletes barred from Asian Games: Olympic panel

Russian and Belarusian athletes will not compete in the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, starting on September 23 after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) concluded that the plan was “not feasible”, reported German news agency (dpa). 

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Apad confirms inDrive licence revoked effective July 24, but company can appeal

Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders