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China vows to ‘severely’ punish those responsible for coal mine blast that killed at least 90
BEIJING, May 23 — China’s government has launched an “uncompromising” investigation into a coal mine explosion that killed at least 90 people, vowing to punish those found responsible, state media […]
Pulau Banggi residents relieved as SARA aid now redeemable on the island, cutting costly trips to Kudat
KUDAT, May 23 — Pulau Banggi residents can now breathe a sigh of relief as they no longer need to travel to mainland Kudat to redeem the RM100 Sumbangan Asas […]
KL’s 119-year-old General Post Office reopens as cultural hub with dining, retail offerings
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — The rejuvenated Old General Post Office (GPO) building in Kuala Lumpur officially reopened today, marking a significant milestone in Khazanah Nasional’s Warisan KL project to […]
Rubio invites India’s PM Modi to White House, says US ambassador
NEW DELHI, May 23 — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the White House in the “near future”, US ambassador to India […]
Iran’s top negotiator tells Pakistan’s army chief Tehran will not compromise on its rights
DUBAI, May 23 — Iran’s top negotiator and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf told Pakistani army chief during a meeting in Tehran today that Iran would not compromise on the […]
Uganda reports three additional Ebola cases as DRC risk raised to ‘very high’
ADDIS ABABA, May 23 — Three new Ebola cases have been confirmed in Uganda, health authorities said today, after the World Health Organisation raised the risk from the deadly outbreak […]
Ringgit expected to hold 3.95–3.97 range next week on holiday‑shortened trade
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow range of between RM3.95 and RM3.97 next week against the US dollar amid a shortened trading […]
Bursa Malaysia expected to edge higher next week on bargain hunting
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with a slight uptrend next week following the recent market pullback as bargain-hunting activities and improved investor sentiment may […]
Taiwan security chief says China deployed ‘over 100 vessels’ in regional waters
TAIPEI, May 23 — Taiwan’s security chief said today that China has deployed more than 100 navy, coast guard and other vessels in regional waters stretching from the Yellow Sea […]
French mother accused of abandoning blindfolded sons on roadside in Portugal returns to court for questioning
SETÚBAL (Portugal), May 23 — A French woman suspected of abandoning her two young boys in Portugal and her partner arrived at court today for further questioning, according to an […]