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Trump’s new counterterrorism plan puts Europe, left-wing groups in crosshairs
WASHINGTON, May 7 — US President Donald Trump’s administration accused Europe of being an “incubator” for terrorism fuelled by mass migration, in a new counterterrorism strategy unveiled on Wednesday. The strategy also focuses on rooting out “violent left-wing extremists” including
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UK voters set to punish Starmer as Reform UK surge shakes Labour grip
LONDON, May 7 — Millions of Britons vote Thursday in local elections set to heap more pressure on beleaguered Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer and showcase the rise of hard-right and left-wing populists. Voters across Scotland, England and Wales head
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West Asia wars, Myanmar crisis and South China Sea tensions loom over Asean summit in Philippines
CEBU, May 7 — Leaders of the Asean states are descending on the central Philippines for what President Ferdinand Marcos has pledged will be a “bare bones” summit focused on economic issues tied to the Middle East war. While supply
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South Korea cuts ex-PM Han Duck-soo’s martial law-linked sentence to 15 years on appeal
SEOUL, May 7 — A South Korean appeals court reduced the sentence of former prime minister Han Duck-soo on Thursday by eight years for crimes relating to ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law declaration. Yoon’s decree in December 2024 briefly
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Russia warns embassies to leave Kyiv ahead of possible retaliatory strikes
MOSCOW, May 7 — Russia sent an evacuation warning to foreign diplomats in Kyiv on Wednesday, saying it would attack the city if Ukraine disrupted World War II commemorations in Moscow this weekend. Russia did not elaborate on its threat,
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Bursa Malaysia climbs at open as banks lead gains ahead of Bank Negara OPR decision
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, supported by buying interest in banking and financial stocks ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) announcement later today, in line with overnight gains on Wall Street.
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AirAsia’s record 150-aircraft Airbus order lifts Capital A shares
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Capital A Bhd shares rose in early trade today following AirAsia Bhd’s placing an order for 150 Airbus A220 aircraft, the largest order for the model to date. Capital A is the parent and holding
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Airbus confirms record 150-jet A220 order
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Airbus has confirmed today that AirAsia Bhd has placed an order for 150 A220 aircraft, the largest order for the model so far. Lars Wagner, Airbus chief executive officer of the Commercial Aircraft business, announced
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Ringgit opens at 3.905 against US dollar, nears RM3.90 as traders await Bank Negara OPR decision
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — The ringgit extended yesterday’s momentum to open higher on Thursday, amid expectations that it could appreciate further today. Market consensus opines that Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is likely to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR)
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Singapore man and woman charged after 71 cats allegedly found neglected in Bukit Panjang HDB flat
SINGAPORE, May 7 — A man and a woman have been charged in Singapore after 71 cats were allegedly found neglected in a Bukit Panjang Housing Board flat, with authorities claiming the animals were left without proper care over an
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