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Putra Heights inferno: Selangor to review progress on homes rebuild on Aug 8
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government will review the progress of reconstruction and repairs of homes damaged in the Putra Heights…
Flex marks the spot? | The Star
“DO I have to die in the office to go to heaven?”Hafiz, 27, who declines to give his full name,…
A growing appetite for borderless work and virtual mobility among younger Malaysians
JOBSEEKERS in Malaysia are increasingly becoming more open to working remotely for international companies, says JobStreet by SEEK.According to the…
Argentina soccer team pays tribute to their holiest fan, Pope Francis
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - From flags to a life-size statue, images and homages to Pope Francis were visible all around…
China-Tunisia civilization exchange forum held in Tunis
TUNIS, April 26 (Xinhua) -- The China-Tunisia Civilization Exchange Forum was held in Tunis on Saturday, drawing together 150 Chinese…
Trump says American ships should be allowed to travel through the Panama and Suez canals for free
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that American military and commercial ships should be allowed to…
Warholm sets world best in 300m hurdles, Duplantis defends his title in Xiamen Diamond League
XIAMEN, China, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Norwegian Karsten Warholm concluded a remarkable week in Xiamen by setting a world best…
Ethiopian flower producers express concern over U.S. tariffs impact on exports
ADDIS ABABA, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopian flower producers have expressed concerns over the impact of newly imposed U.S. tariffs…
ECO meeting highlights future of economic diplomacy, tourism cooperation
ERZURUM, Türkiye, April 26 (Xinhua) -- The Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) launched a high-level meeting on Saturday in Türkiye's eastern…
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports hit record high in 2024
RIYADH, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Saudi Arabia's non-oil exports soared to an unprecedented 515 billion Saudi Riyals (137.33 billion U.S.…
Feature: Melodies without borders — young voices in Cape Town celebrate Chinese language through song
CAPE TOWN, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Dozens of young singers showcased their vibrant celebration of Chinese culture on Saturday at…
Chinese experts promote malaria prevention awareness in Sao Tome and Principe
SAO TOME, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese health experts conducted malaria prevention campaigns in Sao Tome and Principe on Friday,…
World Tai Chi Day marked in Romania with enthusiastic participation
BUCHAREST, April 26 (Xinhua) -- An event was held on Saturday at a local park in Bucharest to mark the…
Myanmar attracts over 690 mln USD FDI in FY 2024-25
YANGON, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar attracted 690.19 million U.S. dollars in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the fiscal year…
Twelve Niger soldiers killed in attack, two suspects detained, says army
(Reuters) - Twelve Nigerien soldiers have been killed in an attack in the west of the Sahel country and two…
Russia detains suspect in car bomb killing of general near Moscow
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's FSB security service said on Saturday it had detained a suspect over the killing of a…
IMF says Asia can cut rates to cushion economy from tariff shock
JAKARTA (Bloomberg): The International Monetary Fund said Asian central banks generally have room to lower interest rates to support domestic…
‘Ciao Francesco’, Romans wave goodbye to the pope they adopted
ROME (Reuters) - Romans cheered, clapped and cried on Saturday as they watched the simple, open-topped, white "pope-mobile" carry Francis'…
Argentina bids farewell to Pope Francis with ‘symbolic embrace’ at open-air mass in Buenos Aires
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentines bid farewell to Pope Francis on Saturday, holding a massive open-air mass in front of…
Church in Hong Kong expected to remain bridge between Vatican and Beijing
The Hong Kong Catholic Church has said it will continue to serve as a bridge between mainland China and the…
Ayer Kuning polls: Works starts to fulfil manifesto pledges, says winning Barisan candidate
TAPAH: Newly elected Ayer Kuning assemblyman Dr Mohamad Yusri Bakir (pic) says he will strive to fulfill all pledges in…
Ayer Kuning polls: Barisan victory shows voters favour inclusive and progressive governance, says Dr Wee
PETALING JAYA: Barisan Nasional's victory in the Ayer Kuning by-election demonstrates voters' preference for an inclusive and progressive style of…
Ayer Kuning polls: Perikatan’s Abd Muhaimin accepts voters’ decision
TAPAH: Perikatan Nasional's candidate Abd Muhaimin Malek has accepted the outcome of the Ayer Kuning by-election.The Tapah PAS chief said…
Ayer Kuning polls: EC announces Barisan win
TAPAH: The Election Commission has announced a win for Barisan Nasional in the Ayer Kuning polls.The EC said Barisan candidate…
Cops nab suspect, recover stolen items from Johor school
KLUANG: Police have arrested a 33-year-old man and recovered an array of items stolen from a school computer laboratory several…
Border control agency will need time to settle into new role, says Saifuddin
KULIM: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency will need time to fully establish itself as the sole agency responsible…
Trump and EU’s von der Leyen agree to meet, says European Commission
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - U.S President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed on Saturday during a…
Driver surrenders at police station after fatal accident
MELAKA: Police have arrested the driver of a four-wheel drive (4WD) after he surrendered himself at the Melaka Tengah police headquarters at…
North Korea unveils new ‘Kim Jong Un style’ 5,000-tonne warship
SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a ceremony for the launch of a "new multipurpose destroyer", state…