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World
US fighter jet shot down over Iran, search underway for crew, US officials say
WASHINGTON, April 3 (Reuters) - A U.S. fighter jet has been shot down over Iran and a search-and-rescue operation is underway for any survivors, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Friday, in the first such known incident since the war began nearly five weeks ago.
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World
Zelenskiy urges lawmakers to act as Ukraine funding hangs in balance
KYIV, April 3 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on lawmakers to pass key legislation next week to avert a funding crisis, help Ukraine fight the war against Russia, and enact key reforms required for European Union accession.
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Pakistan
Pakistan announces free public transport as energy crisis bites
ISLAMABAD: State-run public transport in Pakistan's capital and most populous province will be free for the coming month, officials said on Friday (April 3), after the government drastically raised fuel prices due to spiking global energy prices caused by the Iran war.
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Indonesia
Indonesia's Mt Dukono erupts, spews ash up to 4,000m
JAKARTA: Mount Dukono, located in eastern Indonesia's remote Halmahera Island, erupted again on Friday (April 3) afternoon, sending an ash column as high as 4,000 metres above its summit.
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Technology
Trump administration proposes expanding Chinese tech gear crackdown
WASHINGTON, April 3 (Reuters) - The Federal Communications Commission on Friday proposed to ban the import of Chinese equipment from a group of manufacturers after previously barring approvals of new models in 2022, the latest move by Washington to crack down on Chinese-made electronic gear.
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Thailand
Why Thailand is reviving its tourist entry fee plan: Analysis
BANGKOK: Thailand's proposed "landing fee", often described as a tourist tax, has resurfaced once again, as the authorities prepare to revive a plan to charge foreign visitors 300 baht (US$9) per person
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World
Prosecutors open hate speech probe against French rolling news channel CNews
PARIS, April 3 (Reuters) - The Paris prosecutor's office said on Friday it had opened an investigation into French news channel CNews for possible hate speech after alleged racist comments about Bally Bagayoko, the newly elected Black mayor of Parisian suburb Saint-Denis.
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Metro News
Retailer launches German brand of mattresses in KL
A GOOD night's sleep is essential for overall wellbeing, helping the body recharge and setting the tone for a more productive day. As such, investing in a quality mattress is key to ensuring the rest that our bodies truly deserve.
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Myanmar
Myanmar backs EV-for-old-car swaps to cut fuel use and imports
Min Aung Hlaing says Myanmar will tie EV imports to scrapping old fuel vehicles as authorities seek to ease fuel shortages and shield farmers from rising fertiliser costs.
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Nation
Kelana Jaya LRT line service restored after earlier track incident
KUALA LUMPUR: The Kelana Jaya Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line service, which was disrupted this evening following an incident involving a passenger falling onto the tracks at the Abdullah Hukum Station, has resumed.
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Entertainment
Chinese star Song Ningfeng admits to cheating on wife, suspends acting career
His confession follows the leak of audio recordings and chat logs online, which allege the affair began in 2025 and lasted for over a year.
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Singapore
How does heat affect the way we walk? New tool developed in Singapore tracks policemen’s gait to prevent heat illness
SINGAPORE: Fainting and high body temperatures are usually tell-tale signs of a person suffering from heat exhaustion, but a new tool developed in Singapore aims to detect signs of heat injury by tracking a person's gait.
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Nation
Company manager loses over RM1.3mil in fraudulent land deal
JOHOR BARU: A company manager has lost more than RM1.3mil in a fraud case over the purchase of land.
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Football
Soccer-Guardiola eyes record eighth straight FA Cup semi-final for Man City
April 3 (Reuters) - Manchester City will look to secure a historic eighth straight semi-final appearance in the FA Cup when they face Liverpool on Saturday, manager Pep Guardiola said.
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Japan
Osaka stray deer named ‘Shikayan,’ eats cracker from Osaka, Nara governors
OSAKA: A deer that was captured while wandering around Osaka city was given a name during a ceremony at a campsite, its new home, in Osaka Prefecture on Friday (April 3).
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World
Trump: US can take Strait of Hormuz with more time
April 3 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. can open the Strait of Hormuz with a little more time.
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Football
Soccer-Gattuso leaves Italy job after missing out on World Cup again
ROME, April 3 (Reuters) - Gennaro Gattuso's reign as Italy manager ended on Friday, the country's football federation (FIGC) said, after the national team's failure to qualify for the World Cup.
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AseanPlus News
New Zealand electric vehicle sales soar during petrol price pinch
WELLINGTON: Electric vehicle sales in New Zealand more than tripled in March according to official government figures released this week.
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Commodities
Malaysia’s palm oil sector in advantageous position despite West Asia conflict
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is in an extremely advantageous position as one of the world's top palm oil exporters, continuing to supply edible oils to countries which are grappling with rising food prices and fertiliser supply disruptions due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Nation
Passenger falls on tracks at Abdullah Hukum Station
KLANG: An incident involving a passenger who fell onto the tracks at Abdullah Hukum Station at 6.09pm on Friday (April 3) temporarily disrupted train services between Universiti, Kerinchi and Abdullah Hukum stations.
