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Malaysia deploying DNA experts to identify disaster victims, pending Nepal’s go-ahead
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 —Malaysia is awaiting approval from the Nepalese government to deploy deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) experts to assist in identifying the bodies of disaster victims in the country. Foreign […]
Israel threatens ‘full-scale war’ against Palestinian Authority
JERUSALEM, Sept 7 — Israel on Monday threatened a “full-scale war” against the Palestinian Authority if it prepared an attack against Israeli forces or settlements similar to the one launched […]
Indonesia weighs reopening airports as Anak Krakatau ash conditions improve
JAKARTA, Sept 7 — Volcanic ash conditions around several Indonesian airports showed signs of improvement on Monday, with tests at four airports finding no ash at ground level, including four […]
Volkswagen to turn German car plant into defence equipment factory for Israel’s Rafael
FRANKFURT, Sept 7 — German auto giant Volkswagen said Monday that one of its plants would be converted to make defence equipment for the Israeli group Rafael after car production […]
Elderly man remanded four days for slashing wife’s hand
KOTA TINGGI, Sept 7 — An elderly man suspected of slashing his wife’s right hand with a machete at Taman Desa Sejahtera here today has been remanded for four days […]
Ringgit ends marginally lower as strong US jobs data boosts dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 — The ringgit closed slightly lower on Monday after the United States posted strong non-farm payrolls (NFP) data and ahead of a US inflation report later […]
Indonesia extends airport closures as Anak Krakatau eruption strands 270,000 passengers
JAKARTA, Sept 7 — Indonesia’s main airport and three others postponed reopening on Monday after halting operations following a volcanic eruption that left hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded. Mount […]
UN rights chief warns AI could become existential threat to humanity
GENEVA, Sept 7 — The United Nations rights chief warned Monday that artificial intelligence could pose an “existential threat to humanity”, demanding immediate action to reduce the risks. Speaking before […]
Police tracking down 10 suspects to assist in murder, gang fight in Shah Alam
SHAH ALAM, Sept 7 — Police are tracking down 10 men to assist in the investigation of two separate fight cases in Taman Alam Megah and Taman Sri Muda here last […]
Housing Ministry: Check Teduh to check project, developer information before buying property
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 7 — The public, particularly prospective homebuyers, are encouraged to check information on developers and housing projects through the TEDUH portal and mobile application before making a purchase […]