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International Red Cross warns of humanitarian crisis, calls for ‘rules of war’ as violence spreads in Middle East
GENEVA, Feb 28 — The military escalation in the Middle East is sparking a dangerous chain reaction across the entire region, the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross warned Saturday. ICRC president Mirjana Spoljaric called on countries
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Air travel chaos: Thousands of flights delayed or cancelled as Iran, Israel, and neighbouring countries shut skies amid US-Israel attacks
PARIS, Feb 28 — Flights across the Middle East were being cancelled Saturday as several countries slammed their airspace shut after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran. Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates
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Europe’s largest Samsung TV plant in Slovakia set to close by May 2026 as ‘idiot box’ era wanes
BRATISLAVA, Feb 28 — South Korean industrial giant Samsung said Friday it would shut down its last remaining television production plant in Slovakia, its largest factory in Europe, threatening hundreds of jobs. In 2018, Samsung shut down one of its
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Trump administration seeks delay in tariff refund litigation after Supreme Court loss
WASHINGTON, Feb 28 — US President Donald Trump’s administration is seeking to delay legal proceedings linked to tariff refunds for importers, a court filing showed yesterday, a week after the Supreme Court struck down his global duties. The high court
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Time to pay your summons promptly: DBKL announces new compound rates for parking offences starting March 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — Motorists in the capital city will need to be more mindful of their parking habits starting tomorrow, as Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) has announced revised compound rates for vehicles parked illegally in roadside parking
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Embassy advises Malaysians in Qatar to stay alert amid Middle East tensions
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — Following recent developments in the Middle East region, the Malaysian Embassy in Doha, Qatar, has advised Malaysians in Qatar to remain alert and closely monitor the situation. In a statement issued today, the embassy urged
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Anwar: EPF’s 6.15pc dividend for 2025 underscores fund’s strength despite global headwinds
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — The 6.15 per cent dividend declaration for both Conventional and Shariah savings for 2025 reflects the strength of the Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) investment management and the public’s continuing confidence in the national retirement savings
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MACC trace notices decoded: How they work and what they do (and don’t do)
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — A ‘Notice to Trace Individuals’ is a legal tool under Section 30 of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 that allows MACC officers to locate people who are required to attend questioning or provide information
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IAEA stresses ‘urgency’ to verify Iran’s nuclear material, seeks immediate access to nuclear facilities
VIENNA, Feb 28 — The UN nuclear watchdog stressed yesterday the “utmost urgency” of its request to verify all nuclear material in Iran, according to a confidential report seen by AFP. Two new reports are to be discussed at an
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Trump floats ‘friendly takeover’ as Cuba reels from US embargo
WASHINGTON, Feb 28 — President Donald Trump yesterday suggested a “friendly takeover” of communist-led Cuba, with tensions high between Washington and Havana in the wake of the US toppling of Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro. The Trump administration has imposed a
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