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Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran
WASHINGTON, April 21 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump told CNBC in an interview on Tuesday that he did not want to extend a ceasefire with Iran, adding the U.S. was in a strong negotiating position and would end up with what he called a great deal.
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Nation
Migrant smuggling syndicate busted with 10 people nabbed in Johor
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Police crippled a migrant smuggling syndicate after arresting nine Indonesian men and one local man in two raids in Tanjung Kupang here.
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Technology
Paramount remakes app to capitalize on popularity of short videos
LOS ANGELES, California, April 21 (Reuters) - In the battle for viewers, Paramount Skydance is targeting the smallest of screens - mobile phones.
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Philippines
Philippines' food giant Jollibee acquires Korean hot pot chain operator 'All Day Fresh' for US$88mil
Jollibee Foods Corp., the leading fast food chain operator of the Philippines, has acquired a 100 per cent stake in All Day Fresh, the operator of South Korean hot pot chain Shabu All Day, Yonhap News Agency reported.
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Business
'Military is raring to go': Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran
WASHINGTON (Reuters): President Donald Trump told CNBC in an interview on Tuesday (April 21) that he does not want to extend a ceasefire with Iran, adding the United States was in a strong negotiating position and would end up with what he called a "great deal".
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Football
Soccer-Rodri set to miss Burnley trip as red-hot Man City chase Arsenal
MANCHESTER, England, April 21 (Reuters) - Manchester City have been dealt a blow ahead of Wednesday's visit to Burnley, with midfielder Rodri likely to miss the match and centre back Ruben Dias still sidelined, coach Pep Guardiola said as his side chase Premier League leaders Arsenal.
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Nation
Govt will not remain idle in face of global crisis, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says that the government will not remain idle in facing the global supply crisis, which is becoming increasingly complex.
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AseanPlus News
Two Malaysian wild cards get tickets to take part in the regional finals of the Red Bull Dance Your Style Asia Tour
Malaysia's dance scene came alive and proved its place on the global stage as international legends landed in Kuala Lumpur for the first-ever Red Bull Dance Your Style Asia Tour stop in Malaysia.
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Technology
Lloyds pilots AI investment guidance tool as UK regulator studies impact
(Corrects paragraph 8 to show that all eight firms are testing various AI applications, not that all eight are testing AI-enabled targeted support)
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AseanPlus News
Africa calling - Tanzania secures right to host the 74th Miss World Pageant in 2027
Tanzania has secured the rights to host the 74th edition of Miss World in May 2027, in a move expected to boost tourism and raise the country's global profile, officials said.
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World
EU imposes sanctions on two Russian entities it says are linked to disinformation
BRUSSELS, April 21 (Reuters) - The European Council has imposed sanctions on two Russian entities that it said on Tuesday were linked to propaganda and disinformation from Moscow.
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World
Eight arrested by UK police over London arson attacks
LONDON, April 21 (Reuters) - British counter-terrorism police arrested a further eight people as part of an investigation into suspected arson attacks in London, including an alleged plot targeting a venue linked to the Jewish community, the force said on Tuesday.
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AseanPlus News
Top oil traders, including those from South-East Asia, warn worst of demand hit from the war is yet to come
The world's top oil traders said that demand destruction wrought by the Iran war is set to deepen, a sign the full economic impact of the conflict may be yet to come.
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Business
Hong Kong bluechips Cathay, MTR tap record-hot Hong Kong dollar bond market
SYDNEY/HONG KONG: Two of Hong Kong's biggest companies, transport operator MTR Corp and airline Cathay Pacific, are raising about HK$21 billion ($2.68 billion) through separate bond issues, according to sources and a term sheet seen by Reuters, as demand for Hong Kong dollar funding hits a record year-to-date high.
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World
Indonesia rights bodies find widespread abuses in 2025 protests
JAKARTA, April 21 (Reuters) - An investigation by Indonesian state-run rights bodies found widespread violations by security forces including sexual abuse of some minors during last year's deadly anti-government protests.
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Pakistan
No Iranian delegation has travelled to Pakistan so far for second round of peace talks
No Iranian delegation has travelled to Pakistan so far to hold another round of talks with the US, Anadolu Ajansi reported citing Iran's state-run broadcaster IRIB.
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Asia & Oceania
8 Unesco World Heritage Sites in Asia you need to visit
In celebration of the International Day for Monuments and Sites (April 18), we look at some of Asia's lesser-known Unesco sites.
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Wellness
Study: Marriage can reduce your risk of developing cancer
Unmarried men were found to be 70% more likely to develop cancer than married peers.
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Nation
MACC detains NGO leader and two others over RM230mil zakat fund probe
KUALA LUMPUR: Three individuals, including the deputy chairman of a non-governmental organisation (NGO), have been detained over the alleged misappropriation of zakat funds amounting to about RM230mil. Sources said two men in their 50s and 60s were detained between 3pm and 5pm on Tuesday (Apr 21) during an operation by the Selangor Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) around the Klang Valley.
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AseanPlus News
Trump accuses Iran of violating ceasefire 'numerous times'
President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Iran of repeatedly violating the ceasefire with the US in the war in the Middle East, as both countries deliberate over a possible new round of peace negotiations.
