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Nation
Drunk driver in fatal Klang crash to be charged today
KLANG: The man under investigation for the incident that resulted in a fatal crash on Jalan Raya Barat here was brought to the Magistrate's Court on Wednesday (April 1).
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Nation
Jobless man charged with attempted murder of wife in Perak Tengah
IPOH: An unemployed man has been charged in the Sessions Court here with attempting to murder his wife at their home in Perak Tengah.
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Markets
Japan's Nikkei jumps 4% on Trump's talk of timeline to end Middle East war
TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average rose nearly 4% on Wednesday, supported by hopes of a de-escalation in the Middle East conflict after U.S. President Donald Trump said the war with Iran could end in two to three weeks.
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Living
What happens at a sensory-friendly live performance
Special theatre performances in Twin Cities, Minnesota help neurodivergent children enjoy live shows in a relaxed and inclusive environment.
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Cybersecurity
Axios software tool used by millions compromised in hack
Axios, a tool widely used to develop software applications, was compromised overnight, introducing a vulnerability in a key part of the internet's plumbing.
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Mind
Using hallucinogens to treat mental health disorders
Psychedelic-assisted therapy is showing promise in managing conditions like PTSD and treatment-resistant depression.
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Football
Harimau Malaya fall to Vietnam, but Cklamovski hails players’ resolve
PETALING JAYA: In a match billed as the "Game of Dignity" by pundits, Malaysia were unable to match a fired-up Vietnam side.
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Markets
Asia markets rally on optimism Iran war could end soon
SINGAPORE: Stocks and bonds rallied and the dollar wallowed at the start of the Asian trading session on Wednesday on hopes of a de-escalation in the Iran conflict, while significantly better-than-expected economic data for March propelled a rebound in Korean and Japanese shares.
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India
India diesel exports to South-East Asia hit seven-year high in March due to Iran conflict, data shows
SINGAPORE: India's diesel exports to South-East Asia surged to the highest in more than seven years in March, shipping data showed, as traders pivoted supply to cover short positions and refiners cashed in on higher profits in Asia caused by the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.
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Thailand
Chiang Mai set for disaster declaration after four days of soaring PM2.5 levels
BANGKOK: Chiang Mai is preparing to tighten controls on toxic PM2.5 pollution.
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Forex
Ringgit opens higher vs greenback as US signals Iran exit
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday as global sentiment improved on hopes that the US may be leaving Iran in a matter of weeks.
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World
Trump: US forces to leave Iran within ‘two to three weeks’
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Tuesday (March 31) that American forces will leave Iran within "two to three weeks," signalling an end to ongoing attacks against Iran, Anadolu Ajansi reported.
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Markets
FBM KLCI gaps up as optimism builds over war's end
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI left an upside gap in its wake as investors flocked into local equities amid hopes the Trump administration was looking to quickly end the West Asian conflict.
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Entertainment
Former Miss HK Louisa Mak shares motherhood journey video, including footage from delivery room
The 34-year-old took to Instagram to share a heartfelt Reel documenting her son's growth, in light of his first birthday.
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Social media
German official report: Teen social media ban faces legal hurdles
A German social media ban for children will face legal hurdles, mainly from European law, according to a report by parliament's scientific service seen by dpa on Sunday.
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Nation
Mara adopts two of Amirul Hafiz's sons
IPOH: Majlis Amanah Rakyat has adopted two children who lost their father in a tragic road accident in Klang, Selangor, recently as foster children under Yayasan Pelajaran Mara.
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World
Haiti gangs keep up attacks in breadbasket region after massacre
PORT-AU-PRINCE, March 31 (Reuters) - Armed men mounted further attacks in Haiti's breadbasket Artibonite region on Tuesday, days after a gang's weekend assault in the area of Jean-Denis left some 70 people dead, according to human rights groups and local residents.
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Technology
Microsoft, Chevron and Engine No. 1 sign exclusive deal for power supply
March 31 (Reuters) - Microsoft, Chevron and investment fund Engine No. 1 have entered into an exclusivity agreement for power generation and supply, the three companies said on Tuesday.
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Technology
Anthropic to sign deal with Australia on AI safety and economic data tracking
SYDNEY, April 1 (Reuters) - Anthropic said on Wednesday it would sign an agreement to share its economic index data with the Australian government to help track artificial intelligence adoption across the economy, and its impact on workers and jobs.
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Technology
AT&T signs deal worth $2 billion to upgrade emergency cellular network
March 31 (Reuters) - AT&T has reached a deal to invest about $1 billion to improve the Commerce Department's FirstNet and deliver $1 billion in cost savings for the program via reduced rates, a U.S government agency said on Tuesday.
