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Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun to visit China ahead of Trump trip, raising cross-strait tensions
TAIPEI, April 5 — Taiwan’s main opposition leader will make a rare trip to China on Tuesday, weeks before US President Donald Trump, with Beijing expected to use the […]
Vietnam posts 7.83pc Q1 growth despite Middle East war driving fuel costs higher
HANOI, April 5 — Vietnam recorded economic growth of 7.83 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 year-on-year, the statistics office said on Saturday, but faces “numerous difficulties” […]
Bomba expands grassroots fire response with 500 volunteer brigade target by 2030
BATU KAWAN, April 5 — The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is optimistic about achieving its target of establishing 500 Volunteer Fire Brigade (PBS) teams nationwide by 2030, in […]
Aaron urges Malaysians to uphold unity and compassion in Easter message
KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang has called on Malaysians to continue fostering interfaith harmony with mutual respect and compassion to ensure the nation’s […]
Perhilitan’s biggest wildlife bust: Hundreds of bear and python parts seized in RM36.8m Johor raid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — Malaysian authorities have seized RM36.8 million worth of protected wildlife parts — including hundreds of python and bear gall bladders — in what they say […]
Two killed, three injured in DUKE chain crash after broken-down lorry triggers pile-up
KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — Two men were killed in a chain-reaction crash involving three lorries and a pickup truck on the Duta–Ulu Kelang Expressway (DUKE) yesterday afternoon. The collision, […]
Abdul Rahman Dahlan steps down in Tuaran Umno chief, says time to pass the baton
KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — Former Kota Belud MP Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Dahlan has stepped down as Tuaran Umno division chief, saying the party needs younger leaders to take […]
Frenchman executed in China for drug trafficking, Paris condemns death penalty
PARIS, April 5 — A Frenchman sentenced to death in China in 2010 for drug trafficking has been executed, France’s foreign ministry announced yesterday, expressing its “consternation.” Chan Thao Phoumy, a […]
US arrests niece of slain Iranian general Qassem Soleimani after residency revoked, Tehran denies family link
WASHINGTON, April 5 — Two family members of slain Iranian general Qassem Soleimani have been arrested in the United States after their residency permits were rescinded, the US State Department […]
Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum to Iran as fighting spreads across Middle East
WASHINGTON, April 5 — President Donald Trump said yesterday that Tehran had 48 hours left to cut a deal or face “all Hell”, as US and Iranian forces scrambled to find […]