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Pakistan PM says US-Iran ceasefire now covers ‘everywhere’, including Lebanon, with talks set for Islamabad
Islamabad, Pakistan, April 8, 2026 (AFP) -Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said today that the United States, Iran and their allies had agreed to a ceasefire “everywhere”, including Lebanon, following mediation by his government to stop weeks of fighting. “I am
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US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire as Trump pauses strikes and Tehran reopens Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON, April 8 — The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire late yesterday, barely an hour before President Donald Trump’s deadline to obliterate the rival country was set to expire, with Tehran to temporarily reopen the vital Strait of
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MACC arrests four in Perak, including two lecturers, over RM5m bribes linked to university research funds
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested four individuals, including two private university lecturers, for allegedly soliciting and receiving about RM5 million in bribes. An MACC source said that the two lecturers, an oil company officer
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Perhilitan seizes RM36.8m Johor haul: Compressed tiger parts, primate parts and suspected python genitalia among contraband
JOHOR BAHRU, April 7 — The Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) seized a large haul of various exotic wildlife parts worth RM36.8 million at a house in Taman Johor Jaya here last Saturday. The raid netted thousands of exotic
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Madani Mart vs KR1M: Same same but different?
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — The first Madani Mart was launched in Pahang this month as part of wider efforts to keep the cost of living affordable amid a worsening war in the Middle East that is disrupting global energy
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Thailand considers late-night petrol station closures as Middle East tensions drive shortages
BANGKOK, April 7 — Thailand is considering enforcing overnight closures of petrol stations beginning later this month, the prime minister said today, an effort to preserve fuel as the Middle East war has driven fears of shortages. Anutin Charnvirakul, whose
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Ringgit ends almost flat against US dollar amid West Asia tensions
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — The ringgit closed almost flat against the US dollar today as investors remained cautious amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. At 6 pm, the local note was almost flat against the greenback, being slightly
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Bursa Malaysia extends losses for fourth day as West Asia tensions keep investors cautious
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Bursa Malaysia ended on a softer note, with the benchmarik index extending its decline to a fourth consecutive day, and falling by nearly 2.0 per cent cumulatively over the period, as investors adopted a defensive
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Malaysian palm oil producers want Putrajaya to match Asean peers with stronger biodiesel use
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — The Malaysian Biodiesel Association (MBA) has called on the government to follow the proactive measures announced by other Asean counterparts and expedite the nationwide implementation of higher blends under the national biodiesel programme for both
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As heat and haze bite, Singapore Red Cross mobilise to aid older citizens
SINGAPORE, April 7 — The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) plans to deploy approximately 700 volunteers over the next three months to help protect vulnerable groups during hot and hazy weather. According to The Straits Times, efforts began on April 6 and will
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