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UK opens inquest into death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday amid DEI, plagiarism controversy
LONDON, Aug 27 — An inquest into the death of former Cambridge University academic Jason Arday, who was found dead this month amid high-profile plagiarism allegations, opened in London yesterday. Arday, 41 — appointed the university’s youngest-ever black professor in
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Iran Guards say agreed with Oman to share revenues from Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN, Aug 27 — Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said yesterday they had agreed with Oman to share any revenues earned from transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz. “During negotiations with Oman, some agreements were made regarding the share of each
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Harry and Meghan return with children amid royal reconciliation speculation
LONDON, Aug 27 — Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and their two children landed yesterday in Britain, UK media reported, after the shock news emerged last week they would be relocating from the US. The couple, who quit Britain for
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US Treasury push puts Fed boss Warsh in a bind
WASHINGTON, Aug 27 — US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s controversial efforts to lower Treasury yields have potentially put him at odds with Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, complicating the latter’s communications challenge this week. Warsh will deliver the opening address
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Malaysia must strengthen market foundations to stay competitive, says Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — Malaysia must go beyond embracing new technologies by strengthening market foundations, improving efficiency and widening access to capital to keep its financial and capital markets competitive, resilient and relevant. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir
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Singapore eyes closer Asean-Central Asia ties during 2027 chairmanship
SINGAPORE, Aug 27 — Singapore plans to use its Asean chairmanship next year to pursue stronger links between South-east Asia and Central Asia in areas such as transport, energy, connectivity and sustainable development. The Straits Times reported Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong
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Three foreign nationals arrested over alleged confinement of Chinese job seeker in Manjung
IPOH, Aug 27 — Three men, comprising a Japanese national and two Taiwanese nationals, were arrested by the police on suspicion of being involved in the wrongful confinement of a Chinese national in a premises at Venus Residence, near Seri Manjung,
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RON97, unsubsidised RON95 and diesel prices up 5 sen per litre
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — The retail prices of RON97, unsubsidised RON95 and unsubsidised diesel will each increase by 5 sen per litre for the Aug 27 to Sept 2 period. The Ministry of Finance (MOF) said RON97 will be priced at
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Rare sight at KL court as Najib, Muhyiddin and Ismail Sabri appear for separate cases
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — The Kuala Lumpur Court Complex today saw the rare simultaneous appearance of three former prime ministers, each attending separate court hearings. The unusual convergence brought together Datuk Seri Najib Razak, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and
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Anwar orders National Security Council, Nadma and Foreign Ministry to step up aid for Malaysians in India, Nepal
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the National Security Council (MKN), National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) and Foreign Ministry to immediately coordinate efforts to assist Malaysians affected by the situation in India and
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