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Fuel shock from Iran war pushes Bangladesh back to IMF negotiating table
WASHINGTON, May 27 — The International Monetary Fund said yesterday it was in negotiations with the Bangladeshi government for a new assistance programme at Dhaka’s request, as the South Asian […]
Middle East ceasefire hangs by a thread after new US strikes on Iran
TEHRAN, May 27 — Tehran yesterday accused Washington of breaching their ceasefire and warned it was ready to retaliate after overnight US strikes, while Israeli bombardment in Lebanon left dozens […]
Fatal chemical leak at US plant leaves multiple workers dead and others critically injured
LOS ANGELES, May 27 — A number of people have died and several have been badly injured after a chemical leak at a plant in the northwestern US state of […]
Kim Jong Un touts ‘great technical progress’ after new North Korea missile tests
SEOUL, May 27 — North Korea said today it had tested a new lightweight multi-purpose missile launching system and a multiple tactical cruise missile weapon system the previous day. The […]
Trump declares ‘perfect’ bill of health ahead of 80th birthday amid scrutiny over fitness
WASHINGTON, May 27 — Donald Trump said an annual medical checkup had gone “perfectly” yesterday, as the health of the oldest US president ever to take the oath faces growing […]
Samsung workers approve AI-era pay deal and pull back from strike brink
SEOUL, May 27 — Samsung Electronics’ unionised workers in South Korea voted to approve a tentative wage deal, the union said today, averting a strike that threatened to rattle global […]
Samsung workers vote on blockbuster AI-era pay deal that helped avert major strike
SEOUL, May 27 — Samsung Electronics’ labour union is expected to announce today whether chip workers voted to ratify a wage deal that would deliver massive AI-linked bonuses and helped […]
Anwar reaffirms Malaysia’s stand against West Asia aggression in call with Iran president
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Malaysia has maintained its firm stance in condemning any acts of aggression and incursions in West Asia, including drone strikes as well as Israeli-United States […]
Ministers urge Muslims to reflect on sacrifice, unity in Aidiladha messages
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Cabinet Ministers today extended Aidiladha greetings and urged all Muslims to reflect on the true meaning of sacrifice. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail […]
Malaysia Prisons Department vows transparent review after Suhakam’s report of systemic violence and abuse
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Malaysia Prisons Department has pledged to conduct a thorough and transparent review of a Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) report that detailed allegations of systemic […]