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UAE says drone targeting its nuclear plant was launched from Iraq
May 20 — The United Arab Emirates said yesterday that six drones had been launched against it from Iraq in the past 48 hours, including one that caused a fire at a nuclear power plant in the Gulf state on
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‘Chinese cartel’: US indicts seven executives, four firms over shipping container price-fixing
WASHINGTON, May 20 — The US yesterday announced the indictment of seven Chinese executives and four of the world’s largest shipping container manufacturers for allegedly conspiring to limit output of their products and fix prices. The indicted companies manufacture about
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US cuts troop brigades in Europe, presses allies to spend more on defence
WASHINGTON, May 20 — The Department of Defense said yesterday it was reducing the number of US troop brigades in Europe from four to three, taking the deployment back to 2021 levels, as Washington pressures the continent to do more
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Malaysian Haj pilgrims urged to limit outdoor activities as heat hits 48°C in Mecca
MECCA, May 20 — Malaysian Haj pilgrims have been advised to take care of their health and limit outdoor activities following extreme heat in Saudi Arabia, with temperatures expected to reach up to 48°Celsius. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department
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Malaysia, Singapore expand healthcare cooperation on food labelling, medical technology and health tourism
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — Malaysia and Singapore are strengthening strategic cooperation in healthcare, including food labelling policy alignment, access to medical technology and cross-border health tourism for the benefit of both countries. In a Facebook post, Health Minister Datuk
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