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Egypt president El-Sisi accorded state welcoming ceremony at Istana Negara
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi was accorded a state welcoming ceremony at Istana Negara on Saturday on the occasion of his first state visit to Malaysia since assuming office in June 2014, at the invitation of His
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Man loses over RM12m in suspected crypto theft
IPOH, Oct 10 — A man lost about RM12.47 million after his crypto assets were believed to have been stolen through unauthorised access to his digital wallet. Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the 38-year-old victim realised this
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Malaysia awaits Indonesia’s response on haze operation as talks continue, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Malaysia is still awaiting a response through official diplomatic channels on arrangements for its offer of firefighting assistance to Indonesia, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said. Fahmi, who is also the government spokesperson, said
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Trump hails Russia deal to release diesel as midterms loom, Zelensky criticises ‘unworthy’ move
WASHINGTON, Oct 10 — US President Donald Trump said yesterday that he had secured Russia’s agreement for a major release of diesel, as he eased war sanctions on Moscow in a push to lower energy costs ahead of midterm elections.
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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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