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Vietnam extends historic invitation to Pope Leo XIV as ties with Vatican warm
HANOI, April 12 — Vietnam has invited Pope Leo XIV for a historic visit to the South-east Asian country, according to state media, as diplomatic relations warm between the communist […]
Saudi Arabia restores full capacity on East–West pipeline after attacks
CAIRO, April 12 — Saudi Arabia ‌has restored full oil pumping capacity through the East-West pipeline to about seven million barrels per day, it said today, days ‌after providing an […]
Police to focus on high-sales petrol stations near borders in new anti-smuggling move, says Saifuddin Nasution
PENGKALAN HULU, April 12 — The Home Ministry (KDN) will assess fuel sales volumes at petrol stations near the country’s borders to implement enforcement measures aimed at curbing fuel smuggling. […]
Indonesia arrests two women after Quran‑stepping video goes viral
SERANG (Indonesia), April 12 — Indonesian police said today they had arrested two women on blasphemy charges after a video showing one of them stepping on a Quran went viral […]
Cyclone Vaianu lashes New Zealand’s North Island, forcing evacuations and mass flight cancellations
Authorities issue rare ‘red’ level wind warnings Air New Zealand cancels over 90 flights Cyclone expected to exit this evening AUCKLAND, April 12 — Cyclone Vaianu made landfall in New […]
Cambodia pushes for renewed border dialogue as Thailand cites procedural hurdles
PHNOM PENH, April 12 — Cambodia has urged Thailand to resume talks as soon as possible on their disputed border, a long-standing disagreement that led to deadly clashes last year. […]
DBKL explains crackdown on unlicensed street photographers
KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 — The activities of unlicensed street photographers touting their services can cause public discomfort and pose safety risks to the community, according to Kuala Lumpur City […]
MetMalaysia warns of short-term severe thunderstorms nationwide until evening
KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 — Thunderstorms, coupled with heavy rains and strong winds are expected nationwide until 5pm today, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) warned in a weather alert this […]
Ex-Kelantan footballer, friend claim trial to abducting, confining 45-year-old man in Tumpat
PASIR MAS, April 12 — A former Kelantan football player and his friend pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to a charge of abducting and confining a […]
Diabetes-linked kidney diseases on the rise, cost Malaysia RM3.3b a year, says health minister
SHAH ALAM, April 12 — The cost of treating end-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Malaysia has surged sharply from RM572 million in 2020 to RM3.3 billion annually at present, […]