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‘Exactly the opposite’: Trump’s mixed messages deepen uncertainty over Iran plans
WASHINGTON, April 22 — With his sensational statements on Truth Social and serial phone chats with individual journalists, President Donald Trump has only added to the confusion surrounding his plans […]
New Zealand minister sparks outrage with ‘butter chicken tsunami’ jibe on India deal
WELLINGTON, April 22 — A senior New Zealand minister has sparked outrage by deriding a planned free trade deal with India as a “butter chicken tsunami”. Wellington is poised to […]
Trump’s pick for US Fed chair says he won’t be a puppet
WASHINGTON, April 22 — Donald Trump’s choice to lead the US Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, stressed yesterday that he would not be controlled by the president as he fielded questions […]
Selangor accelerates greening campaign after planting 8 million trees since 2022
SHAH ALAM, April 22 — The Selangor government is on track to achieve its goal of planting 11 million trees, having already surpassed eight million since its state-wide greening campaign […]
Actor Ako Mustapha alleges son bullied by 5 students; police confirm report
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — Police have confirmed receiving a report regarding the alleged bullying of actor Ako Mustapha’s 10-year-old son, Mikael Iskandar, by five other students at a school […]
UK approves cigarette sales ban for people born after 2008
LONDON, April 22 — Both chambers of Britain’s parliament have approved a bill that would ban children aged 17 and under from buying cigarettes during their lifetime. The Tobacco and […]
Iran urges United Nations to condemn US seizure of cargo ship as piracy
UNITED NATIONS, April 22 — Iran yesterday called on the United Nations to condemn the seizure by the US of an Iranian cargo ship, characterising the move as an act […]
Gates Foundation launches external review over past ties to Epstein
SEATTLE, April 22 — The Gates Foundation opened an external review earlier this year into its engagement with the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the philanthropic group […]
Bursa Malaysia opens higher as hopes rise for fresh US-Iran talks
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — Bursa Malaysia opened higher today on improved sentiment amid possible renegotiations between the US and Iran despite Wall Street closing lower overnight. At 9.13am, the […]
Sandakan fire witness says sorry after video of firefighter abuse goes viral
SANDAKAN, April 22 — A man has apologised to the Fire and Rescue Department for using abusive language in a viral video recorded during the recent fire at Kampung Bahagia […]