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Anwar hosts reception for Singapore PM Wong, discusses efforts to strengthen ties
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says he discussed efforts to further strengthen Malaysia-Singapore ties during a private meeting with his counterpart, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, on Friday (Feb 20).
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World
US Supreme Court strikes down Trump's sweeping tariffs
WASHINGTON (AP): The United States (US) Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's far-reaching global tariffs on Friday (Feb 20), handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda.
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World
Analysis-Britain's royals face their worst crisis in 90 years over Andrew's Epstein links
LONDON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - King Charles woke up on Friday to pictures of his younger brother leaving a police station emblazoned across front pages of newspapers around the world, heralding the worst crisis for the British monarchy in 90 years.
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Technology
US judge upholds $243 million verdict against Tesla over fatal Autopilot crash
Feb 20 (Reuters) - A federal judge rejected Tesla's request to pay $243 million to victims of a 2019 fatal crash of an Autopilot-equipped Model S.
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AseanPlus News
Thai police go undercover as lion dancers to nab a serial burglar
When Thai police were having trouble catching a serial burglar who repeatedly slipped through their fingers, they came up with a creative plan: going undercover in a traditional lion costume to get close to their elusive quarry.
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AseanPlus News
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Friday (Feb 20, 2024)
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Friday (Feb 20, 2024)
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AseanPlus News
Chinese scientists develop AI model to push deep-space exploration
Chinese researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model for astronomical imaging that significantly enhances scientists' ability to peer into the deepest reaches of the cosmos.
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AseanPlus News
Peru’s President Jose Jeri ousted after ‘Chifagate’ scandal tied to Chinese contractor
Late-night meeting with Chinese businessman at a restaurant in Lima fuelled a probe and created major cross-party revolt
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Singapore
Singapore to ease measures against Nipah virus outbreak as condition stabilise
Singapore will progressively ease some public health measures in response to the Nipah virus infection outbreak, as the situation has stabilised, said the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA).
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Indonesia
Indonesia agrees to eliminate tariffs on over 99% of US goods, says US trade representative
Indonesia and the United States have agreed to eliminate tariff barriers on over 99 per cent of American goods exported to Indonesia, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said.
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Thailand
Fashion star and ASOS co-founder Quentin Griffiths dies in Thailand after balcony fall
Quentin Griffiths, who co-founded British fast-fashion retailer ASOS, has died after a fall from a balcony in Thailand, Thai police said on Friday.
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Philippines
Ex-Philippine leader Duterte faces pre-trial ICC hearing
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte faces a pre-trial hearing at the International Criminal Court from Monday over crimes against humanity allegedly committed as part of a brutal crackdown on drugs.
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AseanPlus News
UN touts panel for 'human control' of AI at global summit
A UN panel on artificial intelligence will work towards "science-led governance", the global body's chief said on Friday.
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Thailand
Two Cambodian journalists appeal treason convictions over a photo from Thai border clash
Two Cambodian journalists have appealed their convictions on treason charges and 14-year prison sentences for posting photographs on Facebook related to border clashes with Thailand last year.
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China
Spring Festival travel rush dates back to ancient China, but only for the rich and powerful
Epic New Year journeys by land and sea 2,000 years ago used to take a month to complete; then nation began developing transport systems
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AseanPlus News
Makkah's grand mosque welcomes Muslims on the first Friday of Ramadan
The Grand Mosque in Makkah witnessed a massive influx of worshippers during the first Friday prayer of Ramadan, as devotees from across the world filled its corridors and courtyards from early morning.
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AseanPlus News
Japan travel warning after Hongkonger beaten with beer bottle in Sapporo
Visitor beaten on head at a restaurant in the Japanese city, Chinese consulate says
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AseanPlus News
Japan PM Takaichi warns of China 'coercion', vows security overhaul
Takaichi plans to review defence strategy, military export rules, plans an intelligence council and foreign investment screening and promises to speed nuclear reactor restarts.
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Nation
'Don't shoot the messenger', says Nurul Izzah in urging authorities to probe allegations into MACC chief's alleged shareholdings
PETALING JAYA: Police investigations into the Bloomberg report concerning alleged share ownership by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki must focus on the allegations itself and not their publication, says Nurul Izzah Anwar.
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Nation
Anwar holds talks with Singapore PM Lawrence Wong
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held a meeting with his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong in conjunction with Wong's special visit to Malaysia on Friday (Feb 20).
