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World
UN sounds 'Red Alert' as world smashes heat records in 2023
GENEVA (Reuters) - Every major global climate record was broken last year, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Tuesday, with its chief voicing particular concern about ocean heat and shrinking sea ice.
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World
Ukraine appeals for air defence aid, citing hundreds of missile attacks in March
(Reuters) - Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appealed to Kyiv's allies on Tuesday to supply more air defences, saying Russia had launched 130 missiles, more than 320 attack drones and almost 900 guided bombs in attacks this month alone.
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Sabah & Sarawak
'Go to Lepa Banggi' tourism product launched to bring tourists to Kudat
KOTA KINABALU: A tourism product called 'Go to Lepa Banggi' was launched on Tuesday (March 19) in an effort to attract more tourists to visit Kudat, located about a three-hour drive from the state capital.
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World
Exclusive-UAE seeks bilateral EU trade talks with GCC negotiations at impasse, sources say
ABU DHABI (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates is quietly urging the European Union to start talks on a trade pact separate from an Arab bloc, five people familiar with the matter said, as the Gulf state seeks closer political and economic ties with Europe.
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Entertainment
HK singer Alan Tam denies he had feud with Leslie Cheung, says fans weren't sensible
In the 1980s, the press would frequently pit them against one another as they were the most successful male Cantopop singers at the time.
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AseanPlus News
Hong Kong legislature passes new national security law
Hong Kong legislators unanimously passed a new national security law on Tuesday, introducing penalties such as life imprisonment for crimes related to treason and insurrection, and up to 20 years' jail for the theft of state secrets.
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AseanPlus News
Qatar 'cautiously optimistic' as Gaza truce talks progress
Negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release are progressing in Doha and a counter-proposal could soon be presented to Hamas, Qatar said on Tuesday.
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Metro News
Public urged to be vigilant against causing forest fires at Broga Hill
The public has been urged to be vigilant and not carry out activities that may be a fire risk near Broga Hill in Semenyih, Selangor.
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World
Top US congressional Republican, Democrat say deal reached on spending
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The top Republican and Democrat in the U.S. Congress on Tuesday said they had reached a deal to keep the government funded through the rest of the fiscal year that began in October, setting off a race to pass it before a weekend shutdown deadline.
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Nation
Six questioned by Johor police over baby's murder
JOHOR BARU: Police have recorded statements from six people over the murder of a one-year-old, allegedly by his mother, says Johor police chief Comm M. Kumar.
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Singapore
Jail for man who threw drunken friend on ground, left her with fractured skull, then returned to club
A man who assaulted his drunken female friend and left her unconscious by the road with a fractured skull in Singapore before returning to the nightclub they were in has been handed a jail sentence.
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World
Berlusconi's former residence turned into foreign press HQ
ROME (Reuters) - The grand Roman residence where Italy's former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi had his political headquarters - and allegedly hosted sex parties - has been converted into the home of the international press.
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Football
Soccer-Germany's teenager Pavlovic to miss matches against France, Netherlands
FRANKFURT, Germany (Reuters) - Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic will have to wait a little longer for his Germany debut with the teenager ruled out of their friendly internationals against France and Netherlands later this month, his club said on Tuesday.
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Thailand
Thailand and United Kingdom strategic partnership; main areas include climate change issues and agriculture
Thailand and the United Kingdom will forge a Strategic Partnership, reaffirming their commitment to enhancing collaboration in various areas such as economy, trade, investment, climate change, and agriculture.
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World
Separatist Puigdemont might return to Spain to tilt for Catalan presidency
BARCELONA (Reuters) - Exiled Catalan separatist Carles Puigdemont will announce on Thursday whether he will run for president of the restive region in May, risking his arrest on entering Spain and raising implications for the national government.
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Technology
Super Micro shares dip as AI server maker looks to raise $2 billion through equity sale
(Reuters) - Super Micro Computer disclosed on Tuesday it will sell 2 million shares that could fetch about $2 billion, sending the artificial intelligence (AI) server maker's shares 9% lower in trading before the bell.
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Philippines
Philippine Coast Guard intensify war against rising illegal drug smuggling
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has announced that it will intensify monitoring measures to fight illegal drug smuggling, a major rising issue in the country.
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Corporate News
Asdion to buy 51% stake in Indoexpress
KUALA LUMPUR: Asdion Bhd has proposed to acquire a 51% stake in PT Indoexpress Logistics (Indoexpress) for RM6mil.
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World
Brazil's Bolsonaro indicted for suspected fraud on vaccine records
(Reuters) -Brazil's federal police indicted the country's former president Jair Bolsonaro for suspected fraud on his vaccination records, two sources related to the matter said on Tuesday.
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Arts
Syahmi Jamaluddin lights up an introspective journey through art
Artist blends painting with LED light installation to illuminate a new series of introspective works