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Israeli strikes kill 14 in south Lebanon amid agreed ceasefire with Hezbollah
 BEIRUT, April 27 — Lebanon’s health ministry said Israeli strikes on the country’s south on Sunday killed 14 people, the deadliest day since a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war […]
Bursa Malaysia pops on open, buoyed by strong Intel earnings
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday amid renewed interest as Malaysia is seen benefitting from increased data centre investments due to its reputation as a […]
No boundary change: Sarawak assemblyman insists Singai remains part of Bau under Greater Bau initiative
KUCHING, April 27 — Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep has dismissed claims that several villages in Singai area would be transferred to Petra Jaya under the Greater Bau […]
N. Sembilan Umno bloc withdraws support for MB Aminuddin Harun, claims loss of confidence
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — Negeri Sembilan Umno chairman Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias said all 14 Umno/Barisan Nasional assemblymen in Negeri Sembilan have lost confidence in Menteri Besar Datuk Seri […]
TTDI park upgrade on track for June reopening despite nearby wall collapse
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — Upgrading works at Taman Persekutuan Lembah Kiara in Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) are expected to be completed by June, with authorities saying a recent […]
Deputy minister says Haj operations smooth, urges pilgrims to stay healthy before departure
SINTOK, April 27 — Haj arrangements for Malaysian pilgrims have so far proceeded smoothly, with flight operations to the Holy Land now in the active phase involving about 100 flights […]
Hokkaido struck by 6.2 quake amid growing Japan mega-quake fears
TOKYO, April 27 — A strong earthquake rattled Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido early Monday, US and Japanese meteorological agencies reported, the latest in a series of powerful tremors to […]
Iran foreign minister continues whirlwind tour between mediators as US stays home
ISLAMABAD, April 27 — Iran’s foreign minister returned to Islamabad on Sunday, ping-ponging from capital to capital as mediators hoped to keep peace talks between Tehran and the United States […]
Call me maybe? Trump moves the goal posts for ending the war with Iran
WASHINGTON, April 27 — President Donald ​Trump said on Sunday Iran could telephone if it wants to negotiate an end to their two-month war and stressed it can never have […]
Malaysia’s ringgit in holding pattern as traders wait for US Fed fireworks
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar but was traded mostly lower against other major currencies in early trade on Monday amid subdued market […]