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Repeat buyer tucks into another McDonald’s Hong Kong shop for US$15.2 million
Evergreen Capital Partners added the Causeway Bay shop to its portfolio after acquiring two other outlets from the fast-food giant
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Pakistan
Pakistan nears US$1.5bil deal to supply weapons, jets to Sudan, sources say
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is in the final phases of striking a US$1.5-billion deal to supply weapons and jets to Sudan, a former top air force official and three sources said, promising a major boost for Sudan's army, battling the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
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Entertainment
DiCaprio? Chalamet?: Who will host Nikki Glaser roast at this year's Golden Globes?
Glaser says she is struggling to find a Julia Roberts joke.
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India
India's 2025 rice exports surge to near record as curbs lifted
RAIPUR, India: India's rice exports jumped 19.4 per cent last year to the second-highest on record after New Delhi lifted all export curbs, making shipments more competitive, government and industry officials told Reuters on Saturday (Jan 10).
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India
US Treasury Secretary says Australia, India invited to G7 meeting on critical minerals
SAVAGE, Minnesota: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Australia and several other countries would join a meeting of finance ministers from the Group of Seven advanced economies that he is hosting in Washington on Monday (Jan 12) to discuss critical minerals.
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Nation
No compromise on normalising LGBTQ, warns Jakim
PETALING JAYA: The Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (Jakim) has warned a non-governmental organisation (NGO) over its 'Glamping with Pride' event, adding that efforts to normalise LGBTQ practices are against the law.
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China
Online appeal by Chinese woman to boost granny’s funeral attendance gains 130 million views
Granddaughter of introverted grandma who had few friends offers gifts, travelling expenses to thoughtful strangers who came to ceremony
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Japan
Tatami mat tossed at shrine in replay of Japanese sun goddess myth
TAKACHIHO, Miyazaki: The annual ritual of Iwato Nage was held at Amano Iwato Shrine in the town of Takachiho, Miyazaki Prefecture, on Dec. 22.
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Sabah & Sarawak
105-year-old Sabah man found dead after going missing for six days
KOTA KINABALU: A centenarian who was reported missing six days ago in Kota Marudu district, has been found dead.
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World
Ukraine drone strike causes fire at oil depot in Russia's Volgograd region, authorities say
MOSCOW, Jan 10 (Reuters) - A drone strike by Ukraine caused a fire at an oil depot in the Oktyabrskiy district in the southern part of Russia's Volgograd region, regional authorities said on Saturday.
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Nation
Five police reports lodged against 'Glamping with Pride' ad
KAJANG: Five police reports have been lodged on an advertisement for the "Glamping with Pride" event, believed to be promoting LGBTQ practices.
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Tennis
Tennis-Poland stun the U.S. to set up United Cup summit clash with Switzerland
SYDNEY, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Poland exacted revenge for their loss to the United States in last year's final, beating the defending champions in their last-four tie at the United Cup to set up a title clash with Switzerland, who beat Belgium in their semi-final on Saturday.
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North Korea
North Korea vows response as it accuses the South of flying drones across the border
SEOUL: North Korea's military accused South Korea of flying drones across the border between the nations this week, warning Saturday (Jan 10) that South Korea will face consequences for its "unpardonable hysteria."
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World
Death toll in Philippines landfill collapse rises to 4
CEBU CITY, Philippines, Jan 10 (Reuters) - The death toll from a landfill collapse in the central Philippines has risen to four, an official said on Saturday, as rescue efforts continued for dozens who remained missing.
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World
Tens of thousands protest in Minneapolis over fatal ICE shooting
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands marched through Minneapolis on Saturday decrying the shooting death of a woman by a U.S. immigration agent, as civil liberties groups stepped up nationwide protests against President Donald Trump's deportation drive.
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Nation
Anwar commends enforcement agencies for action against high-profile figures
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the performance of enforcement agencies over the past two years has been commendable, particularly in their action against high-profile individuals.
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Brunei
Landslide hits Tutong cemetery in Brunei amid prolonged heavy rain
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Continuous heavy rainfall over the past few days has triggered flooding and landslides in several parts of the country, including a landslide at the Luagan Kelupang Muslim Cemetery in Kampong Sinaut, Tutong District.
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Nation
Wangsa Maju cops on the hunt after 19-year-old robbed, forced to perform indecent act
PETALING JAYA: A 19-year-old woman was allegedly robbed and forced to perform an indecent act by a man at Taman Ayer Panas, Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday (Jan 6) at about 11.30pm.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Marine cops seize RM1.57mil worth of subsidised cooking oil in Sandakan
KOTA KINABALU: Over RM1.57mil worth of subsidised cooking oil was confiscated when marine police noticed suspicious activities being carried out in Sandakan.
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World
Indonesia temporarily blocks access to Grok over sexualised images
JAKARTA, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Indonesia temporarily blocked Elon Musk's Grok chatbot on Saturday due to the risk of AI-generated pornographic content, becoming the first country to deny access to the AI tool.
