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'Everybody is tired' of war in Ukraine, UN migration chief says

‘Everybody is tired’ of war in Ukraine, UN migration chief says

ROME (Reuters) -Fatigue over the war in Ukraine and U.S.-led foreign aid cuts are jeopardising efforts to support people fleeing…
Asean mulls expediting Turkiye’s bid for full dialogue partner status, says Tok Mat

Asean mulls expediting Turkiye’s bid for full dialogue partner status, says Tok Mat

KUALA LUMPUR: Asean is looking into accelerating Turkiye’s status upgrade from a sectoral dialogue partner to a full dialogue partner,…
Immigration confirms missing British teen entered Malaysia on June 7

Immigration confirms missing British teen entered Malaysia on June 7

SHAH ALAM: A 17-year-old British teenager, who has been reported missing, has been confirmed to have entered Malaysia through KL…
Russian foreign minister Lavrov touches down in Malaysia

Russian foreign minister Lavrov touches down in Malaysia

SUBANG JAYA: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived here today to attend high-level talks in conjunction with the 58th ASEAN…
Taman Pandan Perdana murder victim believed to be repeatedly abused, cops say 

Taman Pandan Perdana murder victim believed to be repeatedly abused, cops say 

KUALA LUMPUR: The father and son suspected of being involved in the murder of an e-hailing driver are believed to…
Colombian armed groups have expanded during Petro's presidency, report finds

Colombian armed groups have expanded during Petro’s presidency, report finds

BOGOTA (Reuters) -Illegal armed groups in Colombia have added thousands of members and expanded their territorial control in the last…
JPJ recalls 8,322 Kia, Yamaha, Mercedes-Benz vehicles

JPJ recalls 8,322 Kia, Yamaha, Mercedes-Benz vehicles

PUTRAJAYA: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has recalled 8,322 Kia, Yamaha and Mercedes-Benz vehicles for inspection following defects to the…
Malaysia hit with 25% tariffs, up from 24%

Malaysia hit with 25% tariffs, up from 24%

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has been hit by a 25% tariffs to take effect beginning Aug 1. The rate, which was stated…
Poland imposes checks on German and Lithuanian borders amid migration fears

Poland imposes checks on German and Lithuanian borders amid migration fears

WARSAW (Reuters) -Poland introduced temporary controls on its borders with Germany and Lithuania on Monday in an effort to stem…
Powerful earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes in Istanbul

One dies in violent storm pounding Milan

MILAN (Reuters) -One person was killed by a falling tree near Milan, local firefighters said on Sunday, as a powerful…
Greece rescues hundreds of migrants over weekend off islands of Gavdos and Crete

Greece rescues hundreds of migrants over weekend off islands of Gavdos and Crete

ATHENS (Reuters) -Greece has rescued hundreds of migrants off its southern islands of Gavdos and Crete in five separate incidents…
Powerful earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes in Istanbul

Documentary on Lisbon Maru rescue premieres in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, July 6 (Xinhua) -- A premiere ceremony for the documentary "The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru" was held…
Firos had no health issues, was scheduled to send son to KPTM in Bangi today, says wife

Firos had no health issues, was scheduled to send son to KPTM in Bangi today, says wife

BALIK PULAU: Former Penang football goalkeeper Firos Mohamed, who passed away last night after reportedly collapsing during a four-corner Dr…
No shouting heard at PKR top-level meet, say two leaders

No shouting heard at PKR top-level meet, say two leaders

PETALING JAYA: There was no shouting heard at a PKR central leadership council meeting held recently, say two party leaders.This…
US deportees arrive in South Sudan, airport sources say

US deportees arrive in South Sudan, airport sources say

NAIROBI (Reuters) -An aircraft carrying U.S. deportees arrived in South Sudan on Saturday, two officials working at Juba airport said,…
Power cut for a time to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant; Kyiv blames Russian strike

Power cut for a time to Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant; Kyiv blames Russian strike

VIENNA (Reuters) -All external power lines supplying electricity to the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine were down for…
Woman, senior citizen boyfriend charged in rape of 12yo girl

Woman, senior citizen boyfriend charged in rape of 12yo girl

KUALA LUMPUR: A businessman pleaded not guilty in the Ampang Sessions Court here today to a charge of raping his…
Powerful earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes in Istanbul

Austria deports first Syrian since civil war, says more will follow

VIENNA (Reuters) -Austria's conservative-led government said on Thursday it had carried out its first deportation of a Syrian back to…
Vape business owner steps down from Hospital Rembau's visitor board

Vape business owner steps down from Hospital Rembau’s visitor board

PETALING JAYA: A vape business owner has resigned from the Hospital Rembau's visitors board after his appointment courted controversy.Datuk Adzwan…
Greek firefighters battle wildfire on island of Crete

Greek firefighters battle wildfire on island of Crete

ATHENS (Reuters) -Greek firefighters on Wednesday battled a blaze that raged on the popular vacation destination of Crete, burning forest…
Extend subsidised LPG exemption to all food operators, says Dr Wee

Extend subsidised LPG exemption to all food operators, says Dr Wee

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (pic) says the government should extend the exemption from the subsidised LPG…
French PM Bayrou survives latest no-confidence motion

French PM Bayrou survives latest no-confidence motion

PARIS (Reuters) -French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou survived his latest no-confidence motion in parliament on Tuesday, after far-right National Rally…
No signs of injuries on bodies of mother, toddler found dead in Penang apartment

No signs of injuries on bodies of mother, toddler found dead in Penang apartment

GEORGE TOWN: There are no signs of physical injuries found on the bodies of a woman and her toddler daughter,…
Thai Constitutional Court to weigh petition seeking PM's dismissal

Thai Constitutional Court to weigh petition seeking PM’s dismissal

BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand's Constitutional Court was due to meet on Tuesday to consider a petition seeking the dismissal of Prime…
Powerful earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes in Istanbul

France braces for heatwave peak, orange alerts for 84 departments

PARIS, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Meteo-France has placed 84 departments on orange alert for a heatwave, with temperatures already exceeding…
Spanish judge orders remand in jail for PM's ex-ally in graft probe

Spanish judge orders remand in jail for PM’s ex-ally in graft probe

MADRID (Reuters) -A Spanish Supreme Court's investigating judge on Monday ordered remand in custody for ex-senior ruling Socialist party official…
A musical with heart makes its debut

A musical with heart makes its debut

KUALA LUMPUR: The Chinese-language entertainment industry is set to welcome a landmark theatrical event with the debut of Gou Li…
Chief Justice retirement: Malaysian Bar calls for immediate announcement of replacement

Chief Justice retirement: Malaysian Bar calls for immediate announcement of replacement

PETALING JAYA: With Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat's retirement due on Tuesday (July 1), the unknown status of…