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Mother, son suffer burns as house catches fire in Jertih

JERTIH: A mother and her son suffered burns when their house caught fire in Kampung Oh here.

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Trump-Xi summit: US trade chief casts doubt on pre-meeting Beijing visit

Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says key Trump officials unlikely to meet Chinese counterparts, in a break from usual practice for talks

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Learning the amazing Silk Road trade and secrets: IDRISSI International School’s exhibition of the route reimagines history

While most students are hitting the books for exams, students at IDRISSI International School are learning the art of managing international trade routes.

Badminton

Jin Wei and Co must join Denmark camp for Uber Cup nod

PETALING JAYA: Shuttler Goh Jin Wei and Co will not be part of the Uber Cup team if they choose to skip the centralised training.

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BOH shares its deep 'Malayan' roots and living legacy at Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad through Khazanah's Dana Warisan initiative

BOH is honoured to have been invited to participate in Khazanah Nasional's Dana Warisan initiative at the iconic Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad, one of Malaysia's most significant, historic and architecturally rich landmarks, renowned for its Moorish-inspired design.

Nation

Zahid expresses condolences over the passing of Ling Liong Sik

PETALING JAYA: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi expressed his deepest condolences following the passing of former MCA president Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik on Saturday (April 4).

Nation

JPJ, Apad to probe company over Segamat crash

JOHOR BARU: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) and the Land Public Transport Agency (Apad) have been directed to immediately conduct an audit and investigation into a transport company involved in a crash that claimed three lives in Segamat.

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Powerhouse United States is losing its influence in the Indo-Pacific — and not on the battlefield

Something quieter and in some ways more consequential is happening in the Indo-Pacific — and Washington is largely missing it.

Nation

Drought temporarily disrupts Lok Heng water treatment plant

KOTA TINGGI: A prolonged drought in Sungai Ulu Sedili Kecil here has forced the suspension of operations at the Lok Heng water treatment plant, affecting thousands of users in the Felda Lok Heng and Felda Waha areas.

Europe

Tourists in Belgium find allure in this 'ugly' city's decay

Explorers flock to abandoned factories and warehouses, turning them into a tourism hotspot.

China

How to take down a US F-35 over Iran? Chinese engineer’s prophetic tutorial goes viral

Striking phenomenon emerges from China as technically skilled civilians volunteer expertise online to help Iran counter US military might

Badminton

Haikal admits he pushed for split with Hon Jian to reset career

PETALING JAYA: National men's doubles player Mohd Haikal Nazri has opted to hit the reset button on his career after a difficult run of results, deciding to part ways with Choong Hon Jian in a bid to rebuild from the ground up.

World

Artemis II astronauts on moon mission send back photos of Earth

CAPE CANAVERAL, United States: The four astronauts on the Artemis II mission to the moon have sent back the first images of Earth, with NASA astronaut Victor Glover saying from the Orion capsule: "You look amazing. You look beautiful," reported German Press Agency (dpa).

Nation

Johor leaders pay tribute to Ling, say contributions will not be forgotten

JOHOR BARU: Johor leaders have paid tribute to the late Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik, noting that his countless contributions to the country will never be forgotten.

South Korea

South Korean TV under fire over profanity glitch in AI subtitles for Artemis II

SEOUL: "Roger, roll, pitch," said mission control during NASA's Artemis II mission, streamed live to millions around the world.

Thailand

PM2.5 levels in Chiang Mai reaches ‘extremely dangerous’ levels, visibility plummets

CHIANG MAI: Chiang Mai has been engulfed in a severe air pollution crisis, with PM2.5 levels surging to extremely dangerous levels.

Singapore

Three arrested for causing hurt, robbery after 1.5-hour stand-off at flat in Singapore

SINGAPORE: Three people were arrested for voluntarily causing hurt and committing robbery after locking themselves in a Housing Board flat in Jurong.

Entertainment

'I do not know the reason': Actor Yusuf Bahrin opens up after Zizi Kirana files for divorce

He had previously said they tried their best to save the marriage but were unsuccessful.

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Mongolia's new PM: Some Ministers may be retained based on performance

ULAANBAATAR: On April 1, Prime Minister Nyam-Osoryn Uchral briefed journalists at the State Palace on the composition of the new government.

Pakistan

Pakistan Idol finale postponed amid ‘regional tensions rising and calls for national austerity’

ISLAMABAD: The impact of the conflict in the Middle East has extended to Pakistan's entertainment industry. The country's biggest national singing competition, Pakistan Idol, has announced it will pause due to regional tensions rising.