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‘Someone’s father, someone’s son’: China coal blast tragedy exposes the brutal human cost of mining
BEIJING, May 24 — Coal miners in the sleepy Chinese county of Qinyuan sometimes dine at Zhang’s skewer eatery, especially on payday, so a gas explosion that killed at least […]
Trump says an Iran deal is close — but what exactly is on the table?
TEHRAN, May 24 — The United States and Iran appear closer than ever to a deal that would end a war that has engulfed the Middle East and disrupted the […]
Aidiladha, Wesak, Kaamatan, Gawai: Malaysia’s massive festive mash-up is about to take over
KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — Malaysia is set to witness an “extraordinary festive atmosphere” soon as people of various races and religions celebrate several major festivals falling almost simultaneously during […]
Bersatu details failed talks with PAS over Negeri Sembilan political crisis
KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — Bersatu has given details of discussions with PAS over the political situation in Negeri Sembilan, saying its attempts to coordinate a joint position were not […]
Perikatan tensions surface as Bersatu issues detailed rebuttal to PAS chief
KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — Bersatu tonight issued an open statement in response to PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang following remarks touching on internal Perikatan Nasional (PN) disputes […]
Malaysian among dead after building collapse traps dozens in the Philippines
ANGELES CITY, May 24 — A Malaysian man has been killed as a building collapsed in the northern Philippines today, partially crushing an adjacent hotel and trapping construction workers who […]
No Bersatu-Pakatan deal in sight, DAP sec-gen says amid coalition rumours
SEREMBAN, May 24 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke today dismissed speculation that Bersatu could join Pakatan Harapan amid talk of strains in its relationship with PAS. Rumours of possible friction […]
‘We do not have a choice’: DAP sec-gen cites trust issue in fresh push for Negeri Sembilan polls
SEREMBAN, May 24 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke today said the Negeri Sembilan legislative assembly should be dissolved to allow voters to decide on a fresh state mandate following Barisan […]
Taiwan says Chinese coast guard ship leaves Pratas waters after tense standoff
TAIPEI, May 24 — A Chinese coast guard ship left waters near Taiwan’s strategically located Pratas Islands at the top of the South China Sea today following a tense standoff […]
Torrential rain unleashes floods and landslides across Chongqing, leaving three dead and dozens missing
CHONGQING, May 24 — Three people were killed and another 17 were unaccounted for after heavy rain battered Yongchuan District in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality starting Saturday night, said local […]