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Three dead, passengers isolated: What we know about the hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship Hondius
GENEVA, May 8 — The MV Hondius cruise ship, hit by a rare hantavirus outbreak believed to have killed three people, is sailing from Cape Verde towards the Spanish island […]
Myanmar reveals massive 11,000-carat ruby find in gemstone-rich Mogok
YANGON, May 8 — A huge 11,000-carat ruby has been discovered in Myanmar, state media reported Friday, one of the largest ever found in the country renowned for its precious […]
Independence Day irony: Made in China, Trump‑branded fireworks to fuel America’s July 4 celebrations
LILING (China), May 8 — ‌Emblazoned on a box of Chinese fireworks is a picture of US President Donald Trump raising his fist in defiance after a failed assassination bid […]
EU bans airlines from adding fuel surcharges after ticket purchase
BRUSSELS, May 8 — Airlines must not charge customers extra fuel fees after they have already bought tickets, the EU warned on Friday, as the aviation sector feels the pain […]
Six senior civil service appointments unveiled, government says move boosts efficiency and integrity in ministries
PUTRAJAYA, May 8 — Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar today announced six new appointments and placements involving top management positions in the civil […]
Honda City chase through Federal Highway ends in crash near Damansara Heights, police arrest two foreigners
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Police arrested two foreigners after a high-speed chase ended with their car crashing along Jalan Johor near Pavillion Damansara Heights early this morning. Petaling Jaya […]
Crocodile attack suspected in Sarawak after missing fisherman’s remains discovered during Sungai Ridan search
MIRI, May 8 — Body parts of an elderly man reported missing while fishing in Sungai Ridan, Marudi, yesterday have been found. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department said Liew […]
Deputy minister Sim stresses not all EVs will become expensive as CKD models remain accessible
BATU KAWAN, May 8 — Claims that all electric vehicles (EVs) will become more expensive following the reimposition of import duties on completely built-up (CBU) EVs from July are inaccurate, […]
Spain says first hantavirus cruise evacuees to be repatriated Sunday after Tenerife arrival
MADRID, May 8 — Passengers aboard a cruise ship affected by a deadly hantavirus outbreak will start being flown to their countries of origin after the vessel arrives in the […]
Pope Leo calls for peace, urges leaders to ease global tensions after Rubio meeting
POMPEI, May 8 — Pope Leo asked that God would inspire world leaders to calm global tensions and reduce hatred in an address on Friday to mark his first anniversary […]