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Hurricane Melissa kills seven, devastates Jamaica before churning toward Cuba
KINGSTON, October 29 — Hurricane Melissa ripped a path of destruction through Jamaica after making landfall as one of the most powerful hurricanes on record Tuesday, lashing the island nation with brutal winds and torrential rain before heading towards Cuba.
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Israeli air strikes kill 30 in Gaza as ceasefire frays despite US assurances
GAZA CITY, Oct 29 — Gaza’s civil defence agency said Israel carried out air strikes Tuesday despite an ongoing ceasefire, after the Israeli military accused Hamas of attacking its troops and violating the US-brokered truce. At least 30 people were
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French cyclist freed by Russia after crossing border illegally says detention was ‘strange experience’
TOULOUSE, Oct 29 — A French cyclist freed after weeks in Russian jail for illegally crossing the border on Monday described his time in the country as a “rather strange experience” but said the Russians he met were “friendly”. Sofiane
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Bursa Malaysia opens higher as investor confidence improves after Asean Summit
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday, lifted by improved investor sentiment following the conclusion of the Asean Summit and in line with overnight gains on Wall Street. At 9.10am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM
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Microsoft takes 27pc stake in revamped OpenAI partnership worth US$135b
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 29 — Microsoft and OpenAI announced Tuesday a sweeping overhaul of their landmark artificial intelligence (AI) partnership, giving both companies greater independence while maintaining their close collaboration. Microsoft will hold approximately 27 per cent of the restructured
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Auxiliary officer in Singapore pleads guilty to carrying loaded revolver to malls, planned to end life after watching movie
SINGAPORE, Oct 29 — An auxiliary police officer who carried a loaded revolver to several shopping malls before his arrest has pleaded guilty to unlawfully possessing a firearm and ammunition, CNA reported. The officer, 29-year-old Heng Jun Hao, had gone
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Singapore PM hails Malaysia’s steady hand in steering Asean’s future
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — Asean has emerged stronger, more united and focused on delivering positive outcomes for its peoples under Malaysia’s steady and thoughtful chairmanship, said Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. “Asean leaders had productive discussions on how we
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Asean Summit concludes as leaders depart Malaysia after historic deals
SEPANG, Oct 29 — Asean leaders and their delegation have departed for home following the conclusion of the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. Among those who left were Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, Singapore Prime
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KL homelessness, separation of AG’s powers
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The issue of homelessness in the capital and the separation of powers between the Attorney General and the Public Prosecutor are among matters to be raised at the Dewan Rakyat sitting today. According to the
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Police launch manhunt over Kuala Langat armed robbery caught on viral video
SHAH ALAM, Oct 29 — Police are tracking down a group of men suspected of involvement in an armed robbery at a restaurant in Sungai Jarom, Kuala Langat, Monday. Kuala Langat police chief Mohd Akmalrizal Radzi said police received a
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