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Who’s in line if Starmer steps down as UK PM? A look at Labour heavyweights and rising voices
LONDON, May 15 — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under pressure to resign after more than 80 lawmakers in his Labour Party said he was not the right person […]
Trump reaffirmed ‘ironclad’ US-Japan alliance after China trip, Japan’s Takaichi says
TOKYO, May 15 — Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said today she and US President Donald Trump reaffirmed an “ironclad” bilateral alliance in a phone call, which Trump joined from […]
Applications open June 30 as Putrajaya gives non‑mainstream students direct shot at public universities
PUTRAJAYA, May 15 — Applications for students from outside the national education system to pursue studies at public institutions of higher learning (IPTA) will open on June 30. Higher Education […]
Sabah’s Lahad Datu–Tawau road collapse strands vehicles, diversion works underway at Jalan Silam
LAHAD DATU, May 15 — The main road linking Lahad Datu and Tawau was cut off this evening after a 50-metre stretch of Jalan Silam here collapsed in both directions. […]
UAE to fast‑track oil pipeline to bypass Strait of Hormuz by 2027
West-East Pipeline to double oil export capacity via Fujairah New pipeline expected to be operational by 2027 Strait of Hormuz’s effective closure has boosted energy prices ABU DHABI, May 15 […]
Ringgit closes mostly higher on strong GDP but weaker against US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — The ringgit closed mostly higher against major currencies after Bank Negara Malaysia announced that Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.4 per cent in the first quarter […]
Fadhlina: Teacher welfare matters, spouse‑distance transfers now handled quicker nationwide
IPOH, May 15 — Transfer applications involving teachers seeking placement closer to their spouses remain among the key priorities in safeguarding teachers’ welfare, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. She said […]
India’s Modi begins five‑nation UAE–Europe tour with focus on energy security and supply chains
ABU DHABI, May 15 — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in the UAE escorted by military planes today, as he begins a five-nation tour overshadowed by energy and supply-chain […]
NZ passenger from hantavirus cruise quarantined in Taiwan until June 6
TAIPEI, May 15 — A New Zealand passenger from the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius cruise ship is in hospital quarantine in Taiwan, Taiwanese health authorities said today. The person, who has […]
Philippines warns Duterte ally Dela Rosa against fleeing amid ICC warrant
MANILA, May 15 — The Philippines vowed today to stop the chief enforcer of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war from fleeing the country to evade an International Criminal Court (ICC) […]