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Iran warns it will close Strait of Hormuz if US blockade continues
 TEHRAN, April 18 — Iran will close the strategic Strait of Hormuz again if the United States continues its blockade of Iranian ports, parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said […]
Suspects shaping public perception to dilute cases, MACC chief says in ‘narrative war’ warning
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — Attempts to distort public perception and undermine institutions are emerging as a key challenge in Malaysia’s fight against corruption. Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Azam […]
MOF explains why fuel is getting pricier: Insurance up 17 times, shipping costs triple amid West Asia conflict
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — Today’s surge in fuel prices is not solely due to higher crude oil prices following the West Asia conflict, but also to increased risks to […]
Seven Kajang students to face school action after bullying video goes viral
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — Seven secondary school students in Kajang will receive disciplinary action by school authorities after being involved in a bullying incident that went viral on social […]
No approval given: UMS rejects claims of involvement in engineering, biomedical conferences
KOTA KINABALU, April 18 — Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) today denied involvement in organising a conference that allegedly used the university’s name unlawfully and promoted UMS as the organiser and […]
MACC: Top officials from Survey and Mapping Dept to face charges over RM900,000 fund abuse
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — The director-general and a senior officer of the Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysia (Jupem), under investigation over an alleged RM900,000 fund misappropriation, will be […]
Why is China mediating the Iran war? Beijing’s energy interests and Trump-Xi summit explained
BEIJING, April 18 — China is accelerating its ‌efforts to end the Iran war, walking a diplomatic tightrope as it prepares for a summit next month ​with US President Donald […]
Can the US Navy’s technology stop Iran’s mines in the Strait of Hormuz?
WASHINGTON, April 18 — As the United States embarks on clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz, it could draw on ‌an arsenal of drones, explosive-laden robots and helicopters to […]
Britain’s military now smallest since Napoleonic era as Iran conflict exposes defence gaps
LONDON, April 18 — The Iran war has left Britain’s armed forces exposed, heaping pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to act on his promises to invest in defence, after […]
In India, El Nino threatens to bring higher food prices, rate hikes, and a tough election for Modi
MUMBAI, April 18 — India’s weather office has forecast a below-average monsoon in 2026, with an El Nino expected to develop and weigh on ‌rainfall in the latter half of […]