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China exports jump 14.1 pc in April despite global war-driven economic pressure
 BEIJING, May 9 — China’s overseas shipments grew at a faster pace than expected last month, official data showed today, despite pressure on the global economy caused by war […]
Proposed care law for ageing parents should consider support systems for families, says Sarawak minister
KUCHING, May 9 — The proposed new law requiring children to care for their ageing parents must reflect the diverse realities across Malaysia, said State Minister of Women, Childhood and […]
Everything, everywhere, at once: Sabah’s Tamparuli sets record for largest simultaneous local elections with 94 villages
TAMPARULI, May 9 — Tamparuli has made history after its Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) election process was recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) for the “Most […]
Mexico to end school year early over heatwave and World Cup hosting backlash
 MEXICO CITY, May 9 — Mexican authorities yesterday announced that the school year would end over a month early as the country gears up to host World Cup matches, […]
Lorry driver killed while crossing road after being hit by teen motorcyclist in Gua Musang
 GUA MUSANG, May 9 — An elderly lorry driver was killed after he was believed to have been hit by a motorcycle ridden by a 17-year-old while crossing a […]
WHO confirms six hantavirus cases linked to cruise ship outbreak, three deaths reported
  GENEVA, May 9 — There are six confirmed cases of hantavirus so far out of eight suspected ones following an outbreak on a cruise ship, the World Health […]
Danish coalition talks fail as king appoints new negotiator after inconclusive election
 COPENHAGEN, May 8 — Talks to form a government in Denmark after inconclusive elections in March failed yesterday and the king appointed a new negotiator to replace Prime Minister […]
US strikes on Iranian tankers shake fragile truce as Trump awaits Tehran reply
 TEHRAN, May 9 — A US fighter jet yesterday disabled two Iranian-flagged tankers, prompting retaliatory attacks and rattling a shaky truce as President Donald Trump said he was awaiting Tehran’s […]
US arranging evacuation flight for Americans aboard hantavirus-hit cruise ship
 WASHINGTON, May 9 — The United States said yesterday it was organizing an evacuation flight for Americans on a hantavirus-struck cruise ship that has sailed to the Canary Islands, which […]
Colombian journalist found dead in conflict-hit region weeks before election
 BOGOTA, May 9 — A 25-year-old Colombian journalist was found dead yesterday in a restive northwestern region where guerrillas, drug traffickers and illegal gold miners are active, President Gustavo […]