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World
Tabloid publisher says he wrangled with Trump over who should buy sex stories
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testified at Donald Trump's criminal trial on Thursday that he wrangled with Trump and his former lawyer ahead of the 2016 election over who should buy the silence of women who said they had sexual encounters with him.
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Thailand
Heatstroke kills 30 in Thailand this year as kingdom bakes
Thailand issued fresh warnings about scorching hot weather on Thursday as the government said heatstroke has already killed at least 30 people this year.
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AseanPlus News
Nuctech raids leave Chinese businesses reeling as new EU foreign subsidies regulation shows its teeth
Dramatic search for evidence of financial help from Beijing stuns businesses and competition lawyers in EuropeSeizures of IT equipment and phones made under a regulatory tool that Chinese companies need to learn about quickly, experts warn
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AseanPlus News
Heavy rainfall in mainland China forces Hong Kong to dial back high-speed rail services
Guangzhou South-bound routes G6528, G6516, G6530 and G6536 suspended on Thursday, as well as Hong Kong-bound routes G6527, G6515, G6529 and G6535Mainland Chinese railway authorities also redirect two routes between West Kowloon terminus and Guangzhou South to Shenzhen North
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AseanPlus News
Extreme and brutal heat scorches South-East Asia, bringing school closures and warnings
Extreme heat scorched parts of South and Southeast Asia Wednesday, prompting schools across the Philippines to suspend classes, heat warnings in the Thai capital and worshippers in Bangladesh to pray for rain.
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Singapore
Fu Ning, world's largest traditional chinese boat, to dock in Melaka on May 1
Malaysians will have the opportunity to catch the sight of Fu Ning, the world’s largest traditional Chinese wooden sailing boat, when it docks at Tanjung Bruas Port Jetty in Malaysia’s state Melaka beginning this May 1.
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Markets
Profit-taking in the market, KLCI down 0.14%
KUALA LUMPUR: Despite opening higher at the start of the opening bell, the FBM KLCI succumbed to mild profit-taking activities after the recent gains.
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AseanPlus News
The Chinese lesson to India: How can air pollution make or break your economy?
The extreme air pollution affecting India is shortening people’s life expectancy by almost six yearsThe country is now taking steps to address the issue, while trying not to compromise on economic growth
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AseanPlus News
US overtakes mainland China as Taiwan’s main export market, sign of ‘strategic shift’ amid tech decoupling
Taiwan’s US$26.625 billion worth of exports shipped to the US in the first quarter beat the US$22.407 billion sent to mainland ChinaMainland China had led the US as the top destination for Taiwan’s exports every year for the past decade, although the gap had been narrowing
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Cricket
Cricket-Not everyone happy with IPL's 'impact player' rule
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The Indian Premier League's (IPL) "impact player" rule has led to skyrocketing totals and quenched fans' thirst for runs but not everyone is happy with the change, especially the all-rounders in the popular T20 tournament.
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Nation
Nowhere to hide for 'lazy, non-performing' civil servants under SSPA, says PM Anwar
PUTRAJAYA: Non-performing and lazy civil servants will not be rewarded under the revamped Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) next year, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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Internet
Electric cars and digital connectivity dominate at Beijing auto show
Global automakers and EV startups unveiled new models and concept cars at China’s largest auto show on April 25, with a focus on the nation’s transformation into a major market and production base for digitally connected, new-energy vehicles.
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Business
EPF balancing between retirement mandate and supporting members' economic survival
KUALA LUMPUR: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is evolving, shifting from a traditional focus on savings for retirement to a delicate balancing act between ensuring adequate retirement savings and supporting the economic survival of their members.
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Nation
More arrests to follow in false claims probe involving MB's son, says MACC chief
GUA MUSANG: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will make several more arrests in connection with the case involving a mentri besar's son to assist in the probe into the RM600,000 falsified claims case.
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Forex
Asian stocks hit by US tech slide, FX subdued
THE Philippine peso and South Korean won led losses on Thursday among subdued Asian emerging currencies, while stock markets in the region fell after disappointing earnings forecasts from Facebook parent Meta Platforms hammered tech shares.
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World
India's poll panel seeks responses to complaints against Modi, Rahul Gandhi
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's Election Commission said on Thursday it has sought responses from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Congress on alleged violations of poll rules by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and opposition leader Rahul Gandhi.
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Internet
India plans curbs on suspect bank accounts to fight cyber fraud, sources say
India’s central bank plans to soon change guidelines to permit banks to temporarily freeze accounts suspected of being used to commit cyber crimes, as it battles a rising wave of online crime, three sources told Reuters.
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Technology
Tech companies plug into India's smaller cities for talent
MADURAI/BENGALURU (Reuters) - Indian engineer B. Ramachandran now prefers living in the smaller cities than the major tech hubs of Bengaluru and Chennai.
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AI
Tencent pushes wider adoption of AI-powered smart mobility system from a vehicle’s cockpit to the factory floor
Tencent sees its smart mobility solution helping industry partners in vehicle research and development, manufacturing and even customer services. The Chinese tech giant already counts more than 100 carmakers and various automotive industry players as partners.
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Entertainment
Ador CEO Min Hee-jin claims Hybe’s new K-pop group Illit are NewJeans ‘copycats’
Illit made its debut on March 25, and is made up members aged between 16 and 20.