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China, US agree to implement ‘all’ trade agreements as Trump touts ‘fantastic’ deals
BEIJING, May 16 — China and the US agreed to continue implementing “all” agreements previously reached and to establish councils for trade and investment, Beijing’s top diplomat said in a statement yesterday. It comes after a two-day summit between Chinese
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Sci-fi or battlefield reality? Ukraine explores AI‑driven drone swarms to offset Russia’s manpower edge
LVIV (Ukraine), May 16 — Hundreds of AI-controlled robots operating in unison, talking to each other to autonomously attack targets — a dystopian vision of the future of war that Ukraine’s defence industry wants to make a reality. Four years
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China markets tumble as Trump-Xi summit falls short of expectations
HONG KONG, May 15 — China stocks fell on Friday amid a broader market selloff as a two-day summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping produced few deals between the world’s top two economies to excite
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NZ passenger from hantavirus cruise quarantined in Taiwan until June 6
TAIPEI, May 15 — A New Zealand passenger from the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius cruise ship is in hospital quarantine in Taiwan, Taiwanese health authorities said today. The person, who has tested negative for the rare disease and is showing no
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DBKL gets RM1.5m for 100 bus stops after roadside wait complaints, transport minister expects faster rollout than Penang
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — The Ministry of Transport (MOT) approved an additional RM1.5 million allocation to Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to construct and upgrade bus stops across the federal capital. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the move follows
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MACC says no corruption found in KL flood retention pond land conversion probe after Hannah Yeoh query
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has found no elements of corruption in its investigation into the conversion of land status involving flood retention ponds in the capital, according to a report by Berita Harian. MACC senior
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Must pass SPM BM and History first: Anwar confirms UEC students can enter public universities
SEREMBAN, May 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today confirmed that the Cabinet has approved the new admission pathways for graduates from Chinese Private Secondary School (SMPC) or holders of the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) into public universities.
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New MACC chief Halim Aman vows stronger cooperation with AGC on high-profile cases
PUTRAJAYA, May 15 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will continue strengthening its strategic cooperation with the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC), particularly in handling high-profile, large-scale and public interest cases. Newly-appointed MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said
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On national Youth Day, Anwar announces RM5m allocation for Youth Council
SEREMBAN, May 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced a RM5 million allocation for the Malaysian Youth Council (MBM) to strengthen the umbrella body’s role in advancing youth development in the country. He said the additional RM1
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Power grid collapse leaves millions sweltering in Philippines amid record-breaking heat
MANILA, May 15 — Widespread power cuts struck the Philippines Friday, leaving millions without electricity in the tropical nation’s hottest month of the year. The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said rolling one-hour power outages hit parts of
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