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‘Hulk’ smashes records: Sniffer dog uncovers Brazil’s largest-ever marijuana seizure at 48 tons
RIO DE JANEIRO, April 9 — Brazilian police on Wednesday seized a record 48 tons of marijuana in a favela in Rio de Janeiro, uncovered by chance by a sniffer […]
Moscow hands over 1,000 soldiers’ remains to Ukraine in rare wartime exchange
 MOSCOW, April 10 — Moscow today handed over the remains of 1,000 soldiers to Ukraine, a Russian source in Moscow’s negotiating delegation told reporters, with Kyiv returning the bodies of […]
Israel digs in for ‘forever war’ as truce talks between US and Iran take shape
 JERUSALEM, April 9 — Even as the US and Iran seek to cement a ceasefire, Israel is seizing more territory from its neighbours in preparation for a long, drawn-out conflict […]
A seat at the UN table: Indonesia steps up push for 2029–2030 Security Council term
JAKARTA, April 9 — Indonesia is intensifying diplomatic efforts to secure backing for its bid to serve as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the […]
Mystery torpedo-like device found in Indonesian waters sparks navy probe
JAKARTA, April 9 — The Indonesian navy said Thursday it was investigating a torpedo-like object discovered by a fisherman near the Lombok Strait, a key maritime route connecting the Indian […]
Lebanon declares day of mourning after Israeli strikes kill nearly 200, strain US-Iran truce
BEIRUT, April 9 — Lebanon declared a national day of mourning on Thursday after Israeli strikes pummelled the country, killing nearly 200 people and calling into question the ceasefire between […]
Philippines sets up new coast guard command on Thitu Island amid South China Sea tensions
THITU ISLAND (Philippines), April 9 — The Philippine Coast Guard unveiled on Thursday its first dedicated command centre in the Spratly island chain, a flashpoint in the disputed South China […]
Millions head to polls as India kicks off multi-state elections amid tensions in West Asia
NEW DELHI, April 9 — Millions of Indians queued to vote in local elections in two states on Thursday, kicking off four key contests this month amid a war in […]
Indonesia cuts Haj cost by RM465 per pilgrim, trims maximum waiting time to 26 years
JAKARTA, April 9 — Indonesia has set the cost of performing Haj about Rp2 million (RM465.85) lower per pilgrim this year despite rising aviation fuel (avtur) prices, as part of […]
Al-Aqsa Mosque reopens to worshippers after 40-day Israeli closure
ISTANBUL,  April 9 — Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem was reopened to Muslim worshippers Thursday following a 40-day closure imposed by Israel amid joint US-Israeli military actions against Iran. […]