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Nation
Global Sumud Flotilla expands as vessels converge in Siracusa
KUALA LUMPUR: The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) is entering a new phase of escalation as vessels from Barcelona and across Italy converge at Marina di Siracusa on Thursday (April 23), forming an expanded and unified fleet ahead of its continued journey towards Gaza.
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Nation
Malaysia emerges as global model in disaster management, says Ahmad Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has emerged as a global model in disaster management, with international powers seeking to learn from its expertise and specialised response teams, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
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World
Tanzania inquiry says over 500 killed in last year's election violence
NAIROBI, April 23 (Reuters) - At least 518 people were killed in violence that broke out during Tanzania's elections last October, a government-appointed commission of inquiry said on Thursday, in the first official acknowledgment of the scale of the deadly unrest.
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World
Sheinbaum taps economist Lazzeri for Mexico's ambassador to the US
MEXICO CITY, April 23 (Reuters) - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Thursday she will propose economist Roberto Lazzeri as the country's next ambassador to the United States, opting to change the head of Mexico's most important diplomatic post amid a high-stakes review of North America's trade pact.
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Football
Soccer-Chernihiv win Ukrainian Cup semi without a single shot on opponents' goal
April 23 (Reuters) - Second-tier side FC Chernihiv reached the final of the Ukrainian Cup despite not having a single shot towards their opponents' goal, as they beat Metalist 1925 in penalties after Wednesday's semi-final ended goalless.
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Motorsport
Motor racing-Miami Grand Prix practice extended after rule changes, race cancellations
April 23 (Reuters) - Formula One drivers will get an extra half hour of practice for next week's Miami Grand Prix after the cancellation of races in the Middle East and recent rule changes, the governing FIA said on Thursday.
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AseanPlus News
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Thursday (April 23, 2026)
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Thursday (April 23, 2026)
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Technology
Milan tech firm Bending Spoons picks banks for $20 billion US listing, sources say
MILAN/NEW YORK, April 23(Reuters) - Bending Spoons, a European tech firm whose business model is based on reviving companies, has picked banks to organise a potential $20 billion U.S. initial public offering this year, two people close to the matter said.
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World
EU leaders to discuss mutual assistance pact amid NATO doubts
BRUSSELS, April 23 (Reuters) - European Union leaders will discuss the bloc's mutual assistance clause at a summit in Cyprus on Thursday, as U.S. President Donald Trump's criticism of traditional allies raises concerns over his commitment to NATO at a time of growing insecurity.
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Technology
France swaps Microsoft for Iliad's Scaleway to repatriate health data hub
April 23 (Reuters) - France has chosen domestic cloud provider Scaleway, a subsidiary of Iliad, to host the country's Health Data Hub, replacing Microsoft Azure in a long-contested arrangement, Scaleway said on Thursday.
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Nation
Senior citizen suffers burns in Kuala Selangor house fire
SHAH ALAM: An elderly woman sustained first-degree burns after her kitchen caught fire on Thursday (April 23) evening.
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Singapore
Singapore govt pledges almost US$100,000 in support of Jordan-led humanitarian efforts for war-torn Lebanon
SINGAPORE: Singapore has pledged US$100,000 (S$127,600) in support of international efforts led by Jordan for Lebanon, said Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)
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Cricket
Cricket-Shanto, Rahman fire as Bangladesh seal 2-1 ODI series win over New Zealand
April 23 (Reuters) - Najmul Hossain Shanto hit a timely century and Mustafizur Rahman claimed five wickets as Bangladesh secured a 55-run victory over New Zealand in the third one-day international in Chattogram on Thursday to complete a 2-1 series triumph.
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Badminton
Veteran Tien-chen aims to lead Taiwan for Thomas Cup glory
HORSENS: Taiwan arrived at the Thomas Cup Finals in Forum Horsens carrying something they had never quite had before, a momentum built from history.
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Badminton
Zii Jia feeling strange as third singles in Horsens
HORSENS: There is a strange feeling heading into the Thomas Cup Finals for professional men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia.
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Football
Soccer-New global players' union launched in Madrid amid rift with FIFPRO
MADRID, April 23 (Reuters) - Representatives from four national players' unions on Thursday launched a new global organisation in Madrid they say will strengthen footballers' rights and improve dialogue with governing bodies.
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Football
Soccer-Militao and Guler sidelined for season with hamstring injuries
MADRID, April 23 (Reuters) - Real Madrid have suffered a double blow after Arda Guler and Eder Militao were ruled out for the remainder of the season with hamstring injuries, the club confirmed.
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AseanPlus News
Ego comes at a cost: CEOs must champion continuous learning to ensure business sustainability, says leadership expert
Organisational leaders are now facing a new reality: the ability to continuously learn is no longer optional but a strategic necessity.
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Living
Malaysian clinical psychologist helps children express emotions through play
Inspired by her therapy work, Kee Joey created Emokins, a card game that helps children express their emotions through relatable characters in an engaging way.
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AseanPlus News
More Wang Fuk Court residents return to search for items in fire-ravaged homes
On second day of residents' return to their devastated homes, some bid emotional farewell while others say three hours is insufficient time for packing
