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Trump rules out nuclear strike on Iran despite threat to ‘destroy civilisation’
Washington, United States, April 23, 2026 (AFP) -US President Donald Trump on Thursday ruled out striking Iran with a nuclear weapon, after his previous threats to completely destroy Iranian civilization. […]
Magic‑mushroom therapies: What research shows as Trump seeks faster review of psychedelic treatments
WASHINGTON, April 24 — US President Donald Trump this week signed an executive order directing health regulators to speed reviews of psychedelic treatments and increase federal funding for research into their […]
Hackers steal US$2.5m from Sri Lanka finance ministry in biggest state‑sector theft
COLOMBO, April 23 — Cyber criminals hacked into the Sri Lankan finance ministry’s computer system and siphoned off US$2.5 million (RM9.9 million), the government said today, the most amount of […]
Two commuter trains collide in Denmark, injuring 18, including five in critical condition
COPENHAGEN, April 23 — Two commuter trains collided head-on near the Danish capital early today leaving five critically hurt and 13 others with lesser injuries, officials said. Police were unable […]
Ships pay up: Iran claims first toll earnings from Hormuz Strait
TEHRAN, April 23 — A senior Iranian parliament official said on Thursday that Tehran has received the first revenue from tolls it imposed on the strategic Strait of Hormuz in […]
Ex-Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, 81, to face charges over drug war killings at international court
THE HAGUE, April 23 — Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte will face trial at the International Criminal Court after judges on Thursday confirmed charges of crimes against humanity over his […]
Law catches up in Pattaya with Turkish contractor linked to 40 deaths in Adana building collapse
PATTAYA, April 23 — A Turkish engineer wanted over a deadly building collapse during Turkiye’s 2023 earthquake was arrested here today after being on the run for more than a […]
Thailand plans to scrap 60-day visa-free entry, tighten tourist screening
BANGKOK, April 23 — Thailand is planning to scrap its 60-day visa-free entry scheme as it tightens screening of foreign visitors, The Bangkok Post reported today. Tourism and Sports Minister […]
‘If only it could be like that’: Indonesian minister raises, then rejects idea of tolling Malacca Strait like Iran’s Hormuz
JAKARTA, April 23 — Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has sparked discussion after briefly suggesting the country could consider charging ships using the Strait of Malacca, before quickly clarifying […]
Israel–Lebanon negotiations begin in Washington as Gaza-linked war spillover continues
WASHINGTON, April 23 — Israel and Lebanon hold a new round of talks in Washington on Thursday, during which Beirut plans to request a one-month extension of a ceasefire due […]