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Trump vows to reopen Strait of Hormuz with or without Iran as nuclear demand dominates peace push
WASHINGTON, April 11 — US President Donald Trump vowed yesterday to have the Strait of Hormuz open “with or without” Iran’s cooperation, and said his top priority in peace talks was to ensure Tehran can’t have a nuclear weapon. Trump
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Trump backs Orban in Hungary election, vows US economic support if nationalist leader wins
BUDAPEST, April 11 — US President Donald Trump made a late intervention in Hungary’s bitter election campaign yesterday, as nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban battles for votes against a pro-European opponent leading him in polls. Trump vowed to bring US
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Across borders and war zones, a Palestinian’s journey to deliver hope in Malaysia’s Gaza mission
CAIRO, April 10 — For Mahmoud Ghneim, a Palestinian, distance and exhaustion are mere footnotes in his unwavering mission to serve his homeland. As head of the project department for Cinta Gaza Malaysia (CGM) in Gaza, Mahmoud undertook a gruelling
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Europe’s second-biggest port Antwerp grinds to halt after oil spill blocks key shipping route
ANTWERP, April 10 — Shipping was at a near-standstill in Belgium’s port of Antwerp today following an overnight oil spill, Europe’s second-biggest port said as it raced to contain the risks of pollution and economic damage. A port statement said
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China’s top diplomat Wang Yi meets North Korea’s Kim, calls for closer coordination
BEIJING, April 10 — China and North Korea should further enhance communication and coordination in major international and regional affairs, China’s foreign minister said in a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un today, a Chinese official statement showed.
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Azalina: Second meeting on AG-prosecutor split examines key views
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — Efforts to separate the roles of Attorney General (AG) and Public Prosecutor are being strengthened through engagement sessions with multiple parties, including non-governmental organisations and civil society. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and
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Lease idle farmland to boost food security, says agriculture minister
LUNDU, April 10 — Owners of idle or underutilised agricultural land are urged to consider leasing their land to ensure it remains productive and continues contributing to the nation’s food supply. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Mohamad
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Dzulkefly: Malaysia’s medicine supply stable until June despite rising costs
PUTRAJAYA, April 10 — The country’s medicine supply remains stable and sufficient at least until the end of June, thanks to combined government and industry stockpiles. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the government is preparing in case the West
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Pakistan minister brands Israel ‘curse for humanity’ amid Lebanon strikes
HYDERABAD, April 10 — Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday strongly criticised Israel Zionist regime, accusing it of committing attacks on civilians across the region while peace talks are underway in Islamabad. “Israel is evil and a curse for
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Airline pilots warn of pay cuts, sack risks over refusing Middle East flights
MONTREAL, April 10 — Airline pilots who have safety concerns about flying in the Middle East during the Iran war have told a global aviators’ union group they fear blowback ranging from lost pay to being fired if they refuse
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