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Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s power plants if Strait of Hormuz not opened within 48 hours
ISTANBUL: US President Donald Trump has threatened to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants, starting with the largest, if Tehran does not open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. Read full […]
Iran considers imposing fees for ‘safe passage’ through Strait of Hormuz
ANKARA: With the Strait of Hormuz largely blocked, Iran’s parliament is preparing to pass a law that would impose fees on ships for safe passage through the waterway, reports Iranian […]
Heatwave warning issued for Padang Terap, 12 other areas at caution-level
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a Level 2 (heatwave) warning for Padang Terap, Kedah. Read full story Date: 22 March, 2026 10:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Two more Malaysians arrested in Singapore over government official impersonation scams
SINGAPORE: Two Malaysian men were arrested on March 21 for their suspected roles in scams involving the impersonation of government officials, bringing the total number of Malaysians arrested over such […]
Trio killed in Pulau Tioman crash laid to rest in Muar
MUAR: Three family members who were killed in a motorcycle accident on Jalan Tekek-Juara, Pulau Tioman, Pahang, on Friday (March 20) have been laid to rest at the Batu 6 […]
Second teen found drowned at Bintulu waterfall
BINTULU: The search and rescue (SAR) operation for two teenage boys feared to have drowned while bathing at a waterfall in Kidurong has concluded with the recovery of the second […]
Elderly diver reported missing in Pulau Tenggol waters
DUNGUN: An elderly diver has been reported missing while carrying out a diving activity in the waters off Pulau Tenggol near here on Friday (March 20). Read full story Date: […]
Cuba’s electric grid collapses, national electric union says
March 21 (Reuters) – Cuba’s national electric grid collapsed on Saturday, the country’s grid operator said, leaving around 10 million people without power amid a U.S.-imposed oil blockade that has […]
Flash: Cuban energy ministry announces “total disconnection” of national electric system
Flash: Cuban energy ministry announces “total disconnection” of national electric system Read full story Date: 22 March, 2026 8:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Urgent: Saudi Arabia declares Iranian military attache, 4 other diplomats personae non gratae
RIYADH, March 21 (Xinhua) — Saudi Arabia declared the Iranian embassy’s military attache and four other embassy staff personae non gratae, and asked them to leave the country within 24 […]