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Iran executes man accused of aiding US, Israel during anti-government protests
TEHRAN, April 6 — Iran today executed a man convicted of acting on behalf of Israel and the United States during a wave of anti-government protests earlier this year, the judiciary said. “Ali Fahim, one of the enemy elements in
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RM200,000 upgrade at Greentown Utama Food Court boosts comfort for 25 Perak traders, says minister
IPOH, April 6 — The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) remains committed to enhancing public amenities through the implementation of infrastructure upgrading projects at the Greentown Utama Food Court here. Its minister Nga Kor Ming said the upgrade
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South Korean president expresses regret to North over January drone incursion
SEOUL, April 6 — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung expressed regret to Pyongyang today over drones sent into North Korea earlier this year, actions he called “irresponsible”. Seoul initially denied any official role in the January drone incursion—with authorities
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Trump to Iran: ‘Open the F—n Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell’
WASHINGTON, April 6 — US President Donald Trump made an expletive-filled threat yesterday to destroy Iran’s civilian infrastructure, demanding Tehran bow to his demands for a deal to reopen the Gulf to shipping as oil prices surge. As Christians marked Easter,
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Israel strikes across Lebanon, killing at least 15 in latest escalation
BEIRUT, April 6 — Israeli strikes in Lebanon yesterday killed at least 15 people, a day after Israel threatened to hit Lebanon’s main border crossing with Syria, forcing it to close. Israel has launched airstrikes across Lebanon as well as a
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Iran warns of far more devastating retaliation if civilian targets are hit
TEHRAN, April 6 — Iran’s central military command warned today of “much more devastating” retaliation if its adversaries hit civilian targets. “If attacks on civilian targets are repeated, the next stages of our offensive and retaliatory operations will be much more
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Iran military says US airman rescue operation ‘completely foiled’ despite Trump’s claims of victory
TEHRAN, April 5 — Iran’s military said today that the US operation to rescue an airman from a downed American fighter jet had been “completely foiled”, without suggesting he had been captured. The statement came after US President Donald Trump
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On Easter, Pope Leo urges world leaders to end wars, renounce conquest
VATICAN CITY, April 5 — Pope Leo urged global leaders in his Easter message today to end the conflicts raging across the world and abandon any schemes for power, conquest or domination. The pope, who has emerged as an outspoken
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US rescues second downed airman in Iran as Trump renews 48-hour ultimatum
TEHRAN, April 5 — President Donald Trump said today that US forces had safely recovered a second airman downed in Iran, calling it “one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in US History”. The announcement came as Iran
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Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun to visit China ahead of Trump trip, raising cross-strait tensions
TAIPEI, April 5 — Taiwan’s main opposition leader will make a rare trip to China on Tuesday, weeks before US President Donald Trump, with Beijing expected to use the visit to increase its influence over the democratic island. Cheng Li-wun,
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