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Bangladesh seeks US$2b in loans to tackle energy crisis amid Middle East war
DHAKA, March 21 — Bangladesh is pushing to secure loans of around US$2 billion from multilateral agencies for tackling energy security concerns amid soaring global fuel prices driven by the Mideast war. The government has already taken several measures to
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US west swelters under historic March heatwave, records shattered across southwest
LOS ANGELES, March 21 — A record early heat wave striking the west of the United States yesterday is a one-in-500-years type event and all but certainly the result of human-caused climate change, experts say. The heat has been toppling records
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Arab nations, Turkey call for international action over Israeli attacks in Syria
RIYADH, March 21 — Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry condemned today Israel’s strikes on Syrian army camps as “aggression”, joining other Arab nations and Turkey in calling on the international community to intervene. Israel’s military said yesterday it had struck southern Syria
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Israel strikes ‘regime targets’ in Tehran after waves of Iranian missile fire
JERUSALEM, March 21 — The Israeli military said it launched strikes on “regime targets” in Tehran early today, after reporting several rounds of Iranian missile fire at Israel. The Iranian capital has come under near daily bombardment since a joint
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz open, offers safe passage for Japanese ships amid tensions
TOKYO, March 21 — Iran is willing to help Japanese ships sail a vital route for global fuel supplies, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Kyodo News in an interview published today Japan depends on crude oil imports from the Middle East, most
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King and Queen perform Aidilfitri prayers at Istana Negara, joined by Anwar and Cabinet members
KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, King and Queen of Malaysia, today performed Aidiltiri prayers at Surau Utama Istana Negara here. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife, Datuk
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Expert urges mask‑wearing and self‑care during Aidilfitri to curb TB spread
KANGAR, MARCH 21 — In the merriment of celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri, the community also needs to be aware of self-care aspects when visiting during the festive season and attending open houses to curb the spread of tuberculosis (TB), which
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Sultan Mizan calls for Aidilfitri to serve as a bridge to strengthen unity
KUALA TERENGGANU, March 21 — The Sultan of Terengganu, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, called for Aidilfitri to be used as a bridge to strengthen unity and harmony in the lives of the multiracial community in the state. In his message
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Malaysia, Pakistan renew commitment to West Asia de‑escalation, says PM
NEW DELHI, March 21 — Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his Malaysian counterpart Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday agreed to continue efforts to promote peace in West Asia amid the US-Israeli strikes on Iran. The two leaders spoke in
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US lifts some sanctions on Iranian oil to ease supply crunch amid war
WASHINGTON, March 21 — The US Treasury yesterday temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil already loaded onto vessels, in Washington’s latest step to stem a supply crisis over the Middle East war. The authorization allows for the delivery and sale
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