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Bangladesh hikes fuel prices for second time in six weeks amid energy pressures
DHAKA, June 1 — Bangladesh raised fuel prices today, six weeks after the previous increase, as the government seeks to ease pressure on state finances affected by the conflict in the Middle East. The country imports about 95 percent of
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Taiwan opposition chief heads to US after Beijing visit, pledges peace role
TAIPEI, June 1 — Taiwan’s main opposition leader said today she hopes to “gain deeper trust” from the United States, before departing for the country where she is expected to be grilled over her party’s stance on China and defence spending.
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Five killed after suspected wartime bomb detonates beneath Indonesian home
JAKARTA, June 1 — A suspected shell left over from World War II exploded under a stilt house in an Indonesian fishing village, killing five people and wounding nearly 20, police said today. The blast in Indonesia’s restive eastern Papua
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Five killed in explosion at Hanwha Aerospace defence plant in South Korea
SEOUL, June 1 — An explosion at a plant run by South Korean defence firm Hanwha Aerospace killed five people on Monday, local fire authorities said. The explosion was reported to authorities at around 11 am at Hanwha’s plant in Daejeon, about
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Dozens killed in northern Myanmar blast linked to mining explosives
YANGON, June 1 — A blast in northern Myanmar killed dozens of people yesterday, two rescue workers said, with rebels controlling the region saying it was caused by the accidental detonation of mining explosives. One first responder in Shan state’s
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Oil prices climb as US reportedly hardens stance in Iran peace talks
TOKYO, June 1 — Oil prices rose as markets reopened today following weekend reports that the United States had hardened its negotiating terms with Iran to end the Middle East war. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate gained 2.5 per cent to
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Singapore launches nationwide campaign to promote healthy digital habits among children
SINGAPORE, June 1 — Singapore has launched “Screen Smart from the Start” campaign, a nationwide movement to help families foster healthy digital habits from young. The Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) emphasised that the movement reflects a whole-of-government
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Singaporean woman dies after falling ill during Tiger’s Nest hike in Bhutan
SINGAPORE, June 1 — A Singaporean woman died in Bhutan on Saturday after falling ill while trekking down from the famed Tiger’s Nest Monastery, according to Channel News Asia (CNA). CNA reported that the 40-year-old was part of a Chan Brothers tour group
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Marina Ibrahim not offered GLC post, but position with statutory body involved in welfare
JOHOR BAHRU, June 1 — Johor DAP has clarified that the party had offered to appoint incumbent Skudai assemblyman Marina Ibrahim to helm a statutory body and not a government-linked company (GLC) as seen in a letter that went viral.
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Johor state assembly dissolved, Onn Hafiz cites need for mandate to drive development
JOHOR BAHRU, June 1 — The Johor state legislative assembly has been dissolved, paving the way for the state’s upcoming election. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi announced the dissolution after obtaining the consent of Johor Regent Tunku Mahkota Ismail
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