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Latest in Middle East war: US envoys seek Iran talks, Kuwait frees journalist, Spain defends Nato role, six killed in Lebanon
PARIS, April 25 — The latest developments in the Middle East war: US envoys head to Islamabad US envoys headed to the Pakistani capital today in a bid to kickstart a new round of peace negotiations with Iran amid a
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Iran executes man accused of carrying out ‘mission’ for Israel’s spy agency during protests
TEHRAN, April 25 — Iran today executed a man for carrying out a “mission” on behalf of Israel’s spy agency during mass protests in January, the judiciary reported. It is the latest in a string of executions since war broke
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Australia rules out repatriation aid for citizens tied to Islamic State in Syria
SYDNEY, April 25 — Australia refused to help repatriate citizens related to suspected Islamic State jihadists today, following a report that some Australian families are trying to return home from a camp in Syria. National broadcaster ABC said four Australian
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Heavy rain warning: KL, Selangor, and Johor brace for afternoon storms
KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for large swathes of the Klang Valley and southern Peninsular Malaysia, with heavy rain and strong winds expected until late afternoon. The alert, issued at
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Rain dampens start of ‘Tangkap Azam Baki’ rally at Sogo, but surprise fireworks briefly cause chaos
KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — A planned rally against outgoing Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Tan Sri Azam Baki started slowly this afternoon, its momentum dampened by a downpour and the government’s surprise announcement this morning that Azam would be
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Loke lambasts Kelantan lawmakers for ‘irresponsible’ Mat Motor convoy through Kota Bharu airport, orders roadblocks
KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke has condemned several Kelantan assemblymen for organising a “Mat Motor” convoy to the Sultan Ismail Petra Airport in Kota Bharu, labelling the act as “highly irresponsible” and a potential threat to
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Transport minister confirms MTEN to study lowering road tax for non-subsidised diesel owners
BATU KAWAN, April 25 — The Ministry of Transport has officially submitted a proposal to the National Economic Action Council (MTEN) to study a reduction in road tax for diesel vehicles, Transport Minister Anthony Loke confirmed today. The move follows
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Police cripple RM1.8m diesel smuggling syndicate in Shah Alam, Sungai Buloh
KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — Police have dismantled a subsidised diesel smuggling syndicate with the arrest of eight individuals in Ops Taring Bravo 1 at three factories in Shah Alam and Sungai Buloh, yesterday. Wildlife Crime Bureau/Intelligence and Special Investigation
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US sentences money launderer to 70 months’ jail in US$263m crypto ring allegedly led by Singaporean Malone Lam
SINGAPORE, April 24 — A Washington DC federal court has handed a 70‑month prison term to Evan Tangeman, 22, for laundering millions of dollars linked to a cryptocurrency theft ring allegedly headed by Singaporean Malone Lam. Prosecutors described the network
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Singapore arrests three teens, including a Malaysian, in US$2.89m business e‑mail scam
SINGAPORE, April 25 — Police in Singapore arrested three teenagers, including a Malaysian, over their suspected involvement in a US$2.89 million (RM11.4 million) business e‑mail compromise scam. Investigators found that the trio — two Singaporeans aged 19 and 16, and
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