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‘Terrorist’ knife attack wounds three at Swiss train station, suspect arrested
WINTERTHUR, May 29 — A man reportedly shouting “Allahu akbar!” injured three people in a knife attack at a train station in Switzerland on Thursday before being arrested, in what […]
WHO chief says Ebola ‘can be stopped’ as he lands in DR Congo
KINSHASA, May 29 — The UN health chief said yesterday the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo which has claimed over 200 lives can be stopped, as he […]
Lebanon condemns ‘collective punishment’ after deadly Israeli raids
BEIRUT, May 29 — Israel pounded south Lebanon with deadly strikes and widened its offensive with the first raid near Beirut in weeks where authorities said a woman and two […]
Trump could become first living US president on banknote under proposed US$250 bill
WASHINGTON, May 29 — President Donald Trump could soon appear on a new US$250 bill, in the Republican’s latest move to shatter US traditions by putting his personal stamp on […]
Bursa starts Friday in the green after Wall Street records
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Bursa Malaysia pared yesterday’s losses to open higher on Friday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street as investor sentiment improved amid easing geopolitical tensions between […]
Ringgit strengthens towards RM3.97 against US dollar on ceasefire hopes
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The ringgit opened higher against the greenback on Friday amid news about the possible United States-Iran truce, which is expected to have a positive impact […]
MetMalaysia forecasts heavy rainfall in Langkawi, Pontian, Kulai, JB
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued a thunderstorm warning for parts of Kedah and Johor, cautioning residents to brace for severe weather conditions this morning. […]
The great migration: Why Singapore giants like Gardenia are moving to Johor
JOHOR BAHRU, May 29 — In Senai’s sprawling industrial belt, Gardenia Malaysia’s massive bakery sits alongside warehouses operated by tech giant Seagate and e-commerce heavyweight Shopee. The facility, located 45km […]
Taylor Swift concert plotter jailed 15 years over foiled Vienna attack plan
WIENER NEUSTADT, May 29 — An Austrian court yesterday sentenced a 21-year-old who admitted plotting a foiled jihadist attack on a Taylor Swift concert to 15 years in jail. The […]
US, Iran close in on 60-day truce deal, but Trump says he is ‘not satisfied’ yet
TEHRAN, May 29 — The United States and Iran closed in on a framework for a ceasefire extension detail yesterday but President Donald Trump has yet to approve any agreement, […]