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US, Ukrainians, Europeans discuss ‘new ideas’ to end war
MIAMI, Oct 10 — US, Ukrainian and European officials met in Miami yesterday in a renewed diplomatic push to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, with Washington seeking a way out of the dangerous stalemate. The talks were overshadowed by US
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Trump appoints ‘devoted fan’ Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary
WASHINGTON, Oct 10 — US President Donald Trump yesterday announced the appointment of conservative commentator Katie Zacharia as his new White House press secretary, praising her as a loyal supporter. “She has an unblemished record of support, and has been
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Second Cambodia-Thailand conciliation meeting set for Oct 14-18 in The Hague
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — The second meeting of the Conciliation Commission under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) between Cambodia and Thailand will be held in The Hague, the Netherlands, from October 14 to 18.
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US Treasury chief Bessent to skip IMF annual meetings in Bangkok
WASHINGTON, Oct 10 — US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will not attend the IMF and World Bank’s annual meetings in Bangkok next week, a department official confirmed yesterday, as domestic pressures grow over war with Iran and bond yields remain
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Singapore gears up for Grand Prix under a cloud of haze
SINGAPORE, Oct 10 — Singapore’s Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend is getting under way under a cloud of unhealthy haze, with authorities and organisers prepared to activate contingency measures to protect spectators and ensure the event runs smoothly. With air
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Singapore says ‘ready to roll out’ haze pollution action plan as air quality nears very unhealthy levels
SINGAPORE, Oct 10 — Singapore said yesterday it was “ready to roll out” a haze pollution action plan that included the distribution of masks, as air quality dipped towards “very unhealthy” levels. The city-state was regarded as the “most polluted
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PLUS auxiliary officer killed in Taiping crash
IPOH, Oct 9 — A PLUS auxiliary police patrol officer was killed in an accident at KM231.3 of the northbound North-South Expressway near Taiping this morning. Taiping district police chief ACP S. Saravanan said police received information about the accident
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Budget 2027: JPJ welcomes amendment to make drunk, drug-impaired drivers pay compensation
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 10 — Drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs who cause accidents will be required to compensate victims under amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333). Road Transport Department (JPJ) director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli
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Sarawak Budget 2027 among four Bills for final state assembly sitting of current term
KUCHING, Oct 10 — The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting from October 12 to 21 will see four Bills tabled, including the Supply Bill (2027), 2026, which provides for the Sarawak 2027 Budget to be presented for approval. Speaker
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Banks, research institutions see Budget 2027 balancing growth, household support and fiscal discipline
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Budget 2027 strikes a balance between supporting economic growth, easing cost of living pressures and maintaining fiscal discipline, while strengthening Malaysia’s investment ecosystem and long-term economic resilience, according to industry players and research institutions. AmBank
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