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US fires diplomat for concealing romantic relationship with Chinese national linked to Communist Party
WASHINGTON, Oct 9 — US President Donald Trump’s administration said yesterday it fired a State Department employee who did not acknowledge a romantic relationship with a Chinese national. “The State Department has officially terminated the employment of a Foreign Service
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Elon Musk reaches settlement with ex-Twitter executives over US$128m dismissal lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 9 — Elon Musk has agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to settle a dispute with four former Twitter executives over their dismissal on the day he acquired the social network, now known as X, a court filing
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Trump announces Israel and Hamas have agreed on first phase of Gaza peace plan in ‘historic’ deal
CAIRO, Oct 9 — US President Donald Trump said yesterday that Israel and Hamas had agreed on the first phase of his Gaza peace plan, hailing it as a “historic and unprecedented” step to ending the two-year-old war. Palestinian militant
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Ringgit opens higher against US dollar ahead of Budget 2026 on improved sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today, supported by improved local market sentiment ahead of Budget 2026, which is expected to be a key catalyst for the currency. At 8 am, the local
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India and Mexico emerging as key growth markets for Swiss watch industry amid US tariffs, China slump
ZURICH, Oct 9 — India and Mexico could become new drivers of growth for the Swiss watch industry, which has been clobbered by US tariffs and slumping demand in China, top audit firm Deloitte said Wednesday. The emblematic Swiss industry “is navigating
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Bintulu Hospital warns people not to swim or fish in lake near its grounds
BINTULU, Oct 9 — Bintulu Hospital has issued a public advisory to warn residents against swimming, fishing, or engaging in any recreational activities at the lake located near the hospital’s boundary. In a notice, the hospital reminded the public that
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AXS acquires majority stake in Sistic to expand live entertainment in Singapore
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — AXS, the global ticketing division of United States-based Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), has entered into a strategic partnership with Singapore’s leading ticketing platform, SISTIC, acquiring a majority stake in the company. AEG in a statement
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Anwar hails Gaza solidarity rally as proof of nation’s compassion
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he was deeply moved by the overwhelming show of solidarity at last night’s rally for Gaza, describing it as a reflection of the nation’s true character. He said
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Tawau gets RM62.76m in federal funds for 18 public projects
TAWAU, Oct 9 — The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) is channelling RM62.76 million for the implementation of 18 public infrastructure projects for the benefit of over 200,000 residents in Tawau. Its minister, Nga Kor Ming, said the
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Court rejects Petronas bid to turn Shell MDS interpleader case into full trial
KUCHING, Oct 9 — The High Court in Kuala Lumpur yesterday dismissed Petroliam Nasional Berhad’s (Petronas) application to convert the ongoing interpleader proceedings involving Shell MDS (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd into a writ action. Petronas had sought to change the mode
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