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Technology
Netflix shares drop 7% in Europe after Q4 results
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South Korea
South Korea raids suspects over drone flights into North
SEOUL: South Korean investigators raided the offices and homes of three civilians on Wednesday (Jan 21) over their alleged role in sending drones into the North, police said.
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Thailand
India and Thailand reaffirm partnership for peace and prosperity
BANGKOK: As the world faces numerous complex challenges, India and Thailand have underscored the importance of further strengthening their robust and multifaceted strategic partnership, aiming for peace, progress, and prosperity for the people of both nations, the region, and beyond.
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Badminton
India’s Saina hangs up racquet after two-year hiatus
PETALING JAYA: After two years away from the sport, Indian women's singles shuttler Saina Nehwal has officially announced her retirement from badminton.
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World
Russia says fire put out at Afipsky oil refinery after Ukrainian drone attack
MOSCOW, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Ukrainian drone fragments ignited a fire at the Afipsky oil refinery in Russia's southern Krasnodar region, but nobody was hurt, there was no damage, and the fire is now out, a local emergencies centre said early on Wednesday.
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World
Rumen Radev, the ex-president vowing to end Bulgaria's political crisis
SOFIA, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Rumen Radev painted a bleak picture of Bulgarian politics when he resigned as president on Monday in an unprecedented move that capped four years of weak governments and snap elections. He also offered a solution: himself.
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Cambodia
Asean Observer Team inspects damaged hospitals, homes in north-western Cambodia
PHNOM PENH: The Asean Observer Team (AOT) inspected the border situation in Sampov Loun and Phnom Proek districts of Battambang province, on Wednesday morning (Jan 21). Numerous civilian homes and infrastructure suffered damage from Thai shelling and bombing during last December's Thai attacks.
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Singapore
Workers Party to form disciplinary panel to determine if Pritam Singh breached party constitution
SINGAPORE: The Workers' Party will form a disciplinary panel to assess if its party chief Pritam Singh contravened its Constitution, following his conviction in court.
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Corporate News
High court approves Capital A's capital reduction, working towards PN17 status uplift
KUALA LUMPUR: Capital A Bhd has received the High Court of Malaya's approval on capital reduction of RM5.51 billion, marking the completion of all major steps required under Capital A's regularisation plan.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Sail Malaysia rally to highlight Sabah’s rural tourism
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah's community-based tourism (CoBT) will be a key feature of the Sail Malaysia Passage to the East Yacht Rally 2026, reflecting growing interest internationally.
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Nation
Two deputy ministers told off for chatting during Parliament session
KUALA LUMPUR: Two deputy ministers were told off by Deputy Speaker Datuk Ramli Mohd Nor for having a chat while the Parliament session was ongoing.
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Nation
Highlight Baba Nyonya, Chetty communities as national unity icon, urges MP
KUALA LUMPUR: The Baba Nyonya and Chetty communities should be uplifted as national unity icons, says an Opposition MP.
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Laos
Lao Women’s Union, The Asia Foundation boost women’s role in peace, security
VIENTIANE: The Lao Women's Union (LWU) and The Asia Foundation have reaffirmed their long-standing partnership with the official launch of a new project aimed at strengthening women's leadership in peace and security at both community and regional levels.
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Nation
Three Immigration officers, restauranteur charged with bribery in Johor
JOHOR BARU: Three grade KP2 immigration officers and a restaurant owner were charged at the Sessions Court here for receiving bribes related to counter-setting issues between two and three years ago.
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Technology
France's Atos flags steep revenue decline for 2025
Jan 21 (Reuters) - French IT group Atos said on Wednesday it expected to report a sharp drop in annual revenue, in line with its own guidance, as contract losses persisted through the quarter that ended on December 31.
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Indonesia
Indonesia aims for garlic self-sufficiency in 2029
JAKARTA: The government aims to make Indonesia self-sufficient in garlic before the end of the decade, stepping up efforts to reduce import dependence
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Philippines
Over 100 stolen phones recovered by Philippine police via ‘Find My Device’
CEBU CITY, Philippines: The "Find My Device" feature found on Apple devices helped police here recover dozens of stolen smartphones and arrest an individual on Tuesday, January 20.
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Nation
RM22mil in contraband cigs, alcohol seized
BUTTERWORTH: Some RM22mil worth of contraband cigarettes and alcoholic beverages have been seized after three containers were intercepted by the Customers Department at several locations across the state.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Public service hopeful tests positive for drugs during job interview in Sibu
SIBU: A man's aspiration to enter the public service came to an abrupt end after he tested positive for drugs during an interview process here.
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