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North Korea
North Korea sends officials to Iran
SEOUL: A high-level North Korean economic delegation was on its way to Iran, the North’s state media said yesterday for what would be the two countries’ first known talks since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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STARPICKS
NESTLE’S ‘SALARY FOR LIFE’ CONTEST RETURNS
AMID the unprecedented challenges posed by the onset of the global pandemic in 2020, Nestle Malaysia Berhad (Nestle) launched its ‘Salary for Life’ campaign.
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Metro News
Debut novel unstitches Malaysian society
IMAGINE stepping foot into a 90s style condominium in Malaysia, where you meet a variety of people who are not what they present themselves to be.
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China
Xi to visit Belgrade near anniversary of embassy bombing
President Xi Jinping is expected to visit Belgrade around the 25th anniversary of the deadly US bombing of the city’s Chinese embassy, spotlighting an event that sparked anti-US protests at home and helped seed Beijing’s mistrust of Nato.
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Metro News
Savour steamed meat noodles in Puchong
IN THE FRONT corner of a coffeeshop, a food stall attracts passers-by with the aroma of meat noodles.
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Nation
Boy plays peacemaker in dog scolding incident
A YOUNG boy in China who comforted a dog being scolded by its owner warmed the hearts of netizens, reported Sin Chew Daily.
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Aviation
Passenger traffic stays strong in the first quarter
MIDF Research is maintaining a “neutral” call on the aviation sector as both positives and negatives are to be expected for the rest of the year.
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Nation
Property virtual showcase draws over 30,000 visitors
PETALING JAYA: The StarProperty Awards 2024 Virtual Showcase has garnered more than 30,000 visitors over the first week, offering investors and first-time home buyers 51 real estate projects for their consideration.
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Japan
Power outage at Fukushima plant, water release suspended
THE release of treated wastewater into the ocean from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant has been suspended as a partial power outage affected the site, operator Tepco said.
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Thailand
Govt to replace military-appointed Senate, reduce its powers
THE Cabinet on Tuesday approved a plan to select a new slate of senators who will no longer be allowed to vote on who becomes prime minister, removing what has effectively served as a veto for the powerful military on who leads the country.
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Nation
Late pilot lived out his dream
GEORGE TOWN: Despite his small build, the late Commander Muhammad Firdaus Ramli (pic) succeeded in living out his dream and walking tall as a pilot.
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Nation
Adira and Adnan end their nearly 10-year marriage
LOCAL singer Adira Suhaimi has officially divorced her husband Datuk Seri Adnan Abu after almost a decade together, reported Berita Harian.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Villagers prepare for Joanna’s funeral
KUCHING: Able Seaman I Joanna Felicia Rohna (pic), who perished in the crash involving two navy helicopters in Lumut, will be buried at Kampung Engkaroh Tebakang in Serian today.
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Metro News
300 stray dogs neutered in Langkawi so far
NEUTERED strays in Langkawi can now be identified by their snipped off ear-tips.
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Singapore
Suspect’s sneakers match footprints at crime scene
A PAIR of limited-edition sports sneakers worn by murder suspect Mitchell Ong matches footprints found at the scene in Spain where Singaporean architect Audrey Fang was found dead on April 10.
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India
‘Modi using hate speech’
THE country’s main opposition party has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using hate speech after he called Muslims “infiltrators” – some of his most incendiary rhetoric about the minority faith, days after India began its weekslong general election.
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Metro News
‘Prices will rise if conflict continues’
Malaysia’s imported and exported goods could be affected if the Middle East conflict continues to escalate.
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Nation
Perlis MB’s son remanded in graft probe
KANGAR: Perlis Mentri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli will leave it to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on the false claims probe involving his son.
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Indonesia
Prabowo calls for unity among political elites
President-elect Prabowo Subianto vowed to fight for all Indonesians and called for unity among political elites to take the country forward, as he seeks to strengthen his parliamentary clout ahead of taking office in October.