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Italy cracks down on protests, squatters and cannabis
ROME (Reuters) -Italy’s upper house of parliament on Wednesday gave final approval to a wide-ranging security decree that targets public protests, pickpockets and squatters, and outlaws so-called “legal” cannabis. Read […]
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy suggests truce until meeting with Putin can be arranged
KYIV (Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday proposed implementing a ceasefire until such time as a meeting can be arranged with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Read full story Date: […]
Russia’s Shoigu meets Kim Jong Un in North Korea
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia’s Secretary of the Security Council Sergei Shoigu met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday in Pyongyang, the Russian embassy in North Korea said on Facebook. […]
Georgia to shutter EU and NATO information centre as ties with West fray
TBILISI (Reuters) -The Georgian government is to close its information centre on NATO and the European Union, Georgian media reported on Wednesday, citing the country’s foreign ministry, amid souring ties […]
Man crushed to death while repairing excavator in Kundasang
KOTA KINABALU: A 41-year-old man was killed after he was crushed by an excavator while carrying out repair work on the machine in Kampung Montoki, Kundasang. Read full story Date: […]
DNA test to confirm identity of body found in Bangsar construction site
KUALA LUMPUR: A DNA test will be conducted on the body of a man who was found at a construction site in Bangsar here on Wednesday (June 4). Read full […]
Police receive seven reports after 80 haj pilgrims stranded at KLIA
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have confirmed receiving reports on the 80 haj pilgrims stranded at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) after being duped with the offer to perform haj using […]
Fuel prices June 5-11: RON97, diesel down 3sen, RON95 unchanged
KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices of RON97 petrol and diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will be reduced by 3sen per litre from May 22 to 28. Read full story Date: 4 […]
King, Queen grace Royal Tea Reception at Istana Negara
KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, King and Queen of Malaysia, graced a Royal Tea Reception at Istana Negara on Wednesday (June 4) in […]
Ascend Airways Malaysia now in Phase 3 of AOC application process
KUALA LUMPUR: Ascend Airways Malaysia, a new Malaysia-based airline, has advanced to Phase 3 of its air operator certificate (AOC) application process, it said in a statement issued today. Read […]