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Maritime hubs like Singapore critical amid worldwide disruptions, says DPM Gan
Maritime hubs like Singapore are critical in ensuring trade carries on at a time when disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz cascade across the global economy, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong on April 21.
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Nation
Pandan Wanita PKR urges clarification on Rafizi Ramli corruption probe
PETALING JAYA: The status of investigations into corruption allegations involving Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) must be clarified to the public, says Roasiah Ramli.
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Swimming
Swimming-Norway joins Poland in refusing to host Russians and Belarusians
April 21 (Reuters) - The Norwegian Swimming Federation will not host international championships as long as World Aquatics (WA) allows athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete, the country's governing body President Cato Bratbakk told Reuters.
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Nation
Court sentences 33 to another 10 months' jail over attack on Cheras karaoke centre
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 33 individuals were fined RM3,000 and sentenced to an additional 10 months' jail each by the High Court here after pleading guilty to trespassing and committing mischief at a karaoke centre in Cheras.
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World
Trump says Anthropic is 'shaping up,' open to deal with Pentagon
WASHINGTON, April 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday told CNBC that AI giant Anthropic was "shaping up" in the eyes of his administration and he was open to a deal to allow the firm to resume contracting with defense officials.
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World
Minority rights resurface in Slovak-Hungarian relations after Magyar's win
April 21 (Reuters) - The rights of Slovakia's ethnic Hungarian minority have resurfaced as a thorn in bilateral issues after Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar protested Slovak legislation reinforcing post-World War Two retribution acts in his first phone call with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
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Football
Soccer-Pulisic says U.S. team strongest yet ahead of 2026 World Cup
LOS ANGELES, April 21 (Reuters) - Christian Pulisic believes the current United States team is the strongest he has been part of, with the AC Milan forward saying the squad's quality and depth should give Americans plenty of reason for optimism ahead of the 2026 World Cup on home soil.
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Singapore
Malaysia joins roundtable session on Straits of Malacca issues at Singapore Maritime Week 2026
Malaysia took part in a roundtable session in Singapore on Tuesday to discuss the current situation in the Strait of Malacca, in line with its commitment to ensuring that freedom of navigation in the area continues to be safeguarded.
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Entertainment
Martial arts star Sammo Hung makes rare public appearance with wife at Hong Kong Film Awards
Reports from Hong Kong media indicated that the couple were in high spirits as they walked the red carpet and posed for photos.
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World
Brazil could reciprocate after US expels federal police attache, says Lula
April 21 (Reuters) - Brazil's government could reciprocate after the expulsion of a Brazilian federal police attache from the United States, the South American country's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday.
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World
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.
