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Pro-Palestinian protesters block Golden Gate bridge, roads across US
Demonstrators protesting the ongoing war in Gaza, block southbound traffic on Interstate 880 in Oakland, California. (San Francisco Chronicle/AP pic) LOS ANGELES: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked...
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New single by Kuching band Meruked an ‘anthem’ to life
Meruked is a six-piece band from Kuching whose music often features ‘a tribal yet modern twist’. (Meruked pic) PETALING JAYA: Some people reach a stage in their lives when they feel they’re only going...
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Lelaki maut tertimbus ketika gali perigi
Beberapa anggota bomba dibantu penduduk mencari mangsa yang tertimbus tanah ketika menggali perigi di Pasir Mas, semalam. (JBPM pic) PETALING JAYA: Seorang lelaki maut selepas tertimbus tanah sedalam...
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Wrong for BAM, Zii Jia to put price tag on Malaysia
Recalcitrant Lee Zii Jia is not making much headway as an independent player, but he is certainly winning the big matches against the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM), whom he taunts and teases...
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Stabbing at Wakeley church a ‘terrorist’ act, say Australian police
Security officers stand guard outside the Assyrian Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Sydney. (AP pic) SYDNEY: A knife attack during a service at an Assyrian church in Sydney was a terrorist act...
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How to tackle China’s overcapacity problem
During her recent visit to Beijing, US Treasury secretary Janet Yellen criticised her Chinese counterpart, arguing that China’s government subsidies have led to overcapacity in crucial sectors like...
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Put targeted subsidy plan in place quickly to combat diesel smuggling, govt...
Consumer group Fomca says introducing targeted subsidies will curb smuggling. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: The government has been urged to expedite the introduction of targeted subsidies for diesel to...
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Sleeping well could help us feel younger
Perhaps indicative of the effects of sleep on perceived age, research participants felt ‘4.4 times older’ without sufficient rest. (Envato Elements pic) Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror...
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Penganalisis jangka Anwar kekal presiden PKR, tak dicabar
Anwar Ibrahim dijangka tidak dicabar mana-mana pemimpin parti pada pemilihan PKR. PETALING JAYA: Anwar Ibrahim dijangka kekal sebagai presiden PKR pada pemilihan parti akan datang di sebalik dakwaan...
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The economics of boycotts
There are many instances when boycotts have brought positive changes. A classic example is the bus boycott by the civil rights movement in the US that ended racist discrimination on public transport...
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Segera laksana subsidi bersasar bendung penyeludupan diesel, kerajaan digesa
Gabungan Persatuan Pengguna Malaysia (Fomca) berkata melaksanakan subsidi bersasar akan dapat membendung aktiviti penyelewengan dan penyeludupan diesel. (Gambar Bernama) PETALING JAYA: Kerajaan digesa...
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Fresh, fragrant baby romaine lettuce with fermented tofu
Tossed through with fermented beancurd, the romaine lettuce should retain a good amount of crunch and texture. (The Orange Sieve pic) “Fu yu”, or fermented beancurd, is an ingredient well worth...
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Journalist investigating corruption killed in Colombia
Colombian president Gustavo Petro said on X he had ordered an investigation into the murder. (AP pic) BOGOTA: A Colombian journalist investigating corruption was killed over the weekend in a city near...
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FBI opens criminal probe in Baltimore bridge collapse
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in the early morning of March 26 killing six men who were working on the span at the time. (AP pic) WASHINGTON: The FBI said on Monday it opened a criminal probe...
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Malay votes not PN’s focus in Kuala Kubu Baharu, says analyst
A by-election will take place on May 11 in Kuala Kubu Baharu following the death of DAP’s three-term assemblyman Lee Kee Hiong last month. PETALING JAYA: An analyst says he does not think Perikatan...
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Could smartphones jeopardise relationships and careers?
Smartphones could prevent couples from maintaining a healthy balance between family and professional responsibilities. (Envato Elements pic) The pervasiveness of being digitally connected at all times...
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Man dies after buried alive in well
Firefighters work to uncover well-digger Mohamad Khairul Jeffry Maarof who was buried alive in a well about 6m deep. (JBPM pic) KOTA BHARU: A well-digger was killed when he was buried alive while...
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Loki, the handsome husky who stole Divya’s heart
Divya Nair only intended to foster Loki but he ended up being a permanent resident in her heart. (Divya Nair pic) Divya Nair never expected to fall in love with the husky her best friend adopted. But...
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Kalau masuk beraya rumah orang
Saya tak ingat di mana saya baca ia, barangkali sebuah anekdot atau sebuah kartun dalam bahasa Inggeris mengisahkan tentang seseorang yang berkunjung ke rumah kawannya. Dia mengambil kesempatan...
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No need to sit for exam to be listed by UK council, says surgeon
Detractors of the parallel pathway programme claim that cardiothoracic surgeons have to sit for an examination by the UK’s General Medical Council to be listed as specialists. (Reuters pic) PETALING...
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Iran able to ‘handle situation’, spare Middle East, says China’s FM
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said he noted Iran had described its actions as limited and carried out in self-defence. (AP pic) BEIJING: China said it believed Iran could “handle the situation well...
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Undi Melayu bukan tumpuan PN di Kuala Kubu Baharu, kata penganalisis
PRK Kuala Kubu Baharu akan diadakan pada 11 Mei berikutan kematian Adun tiga penggal DAP Lee Kee Hiong bulan lepas. PETALING JAYA: Seorang penganalisis berkata beliau tidak merasakan bahawa tumpuan...
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‘Rust’ armorer gets 18 months in fatal shooting on film set
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the former armorer at the movie ‘Rust,’ at her trial where she was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter. (AP pic) SANTA FE: Hannah Gutierrez, the chief weapons handler for...
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Migrant boat evades surfers in high-speed landing on California beach
The motor boat beached itself in the affluent suburb of Carlsbad, California. (Wikimedia Commons pic) CARLSBAD: Local leaders from the San Diego area called for more US border enforcement on Monday...
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Jangan melampau batas akhlak, pesan mufti berkait boikot
Berlaku provokasi dan ugutan terhadap pelanggan McDonald’s di Sungai Isap, Kuantan, dan lima suspek ditahan berhubung kejadian itu. PETALING JAYA: Jangan melampaui batas akhlak dan bertindak mengikut...
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Don’t go overboard in boycott, mufti says after McD’s threat case
Federal Territories mufti Luqman Abdullah has urged the people to maintain good manners in everything they do, amid the ongoing boycott of eateries such as McDonald’s. PETALING JAYA: Federal...
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TikTok is launching a new photo app to rival Instagram
TikTok Notes will focus solely on photo sharing. (TikTok pic) PARIS: TikTok is no longer content with being a simple video-sharing platform. The popular social site recently announced the launch of...
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Suspek kes tembak KLIA direman 7 hari
Suspek berusia 38 tahun itu dibawa ke Mahkamah Majistret Kota Bharu, Kelantan untuk mendapatkan perintah reman. (Gambar Bernama) PETALING JAYA: Suspek kes tembak di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala...
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Bursa slips on Middle East tension, US inflation worries
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia opened lower today, taking a cue from the negative developments on Wall Street overnight due to the escalating tension in the Middle East coupled with persistent inflation...
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Salman Rushdie recounts stabbing in new memoir ‘Knife’
Author Salman Rushdie’s new memoir ‘Knife’ is to be released soon. (AFP pic) NEW YORK: British-American author Salman Rushdie recounts the near-fatal stabbing at a public event in 2022 that left him...
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Doja Cat leads powerful cast of women at Coachella
Doja Cat performs during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. (AFP pic) INDIO: Doja Cat closed Sunday’s Coachella writhing in a mud wrestling pit, an orgy of a finish that cemented her status...
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Ringgit falls for second day on strong US retail sales
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar for the second consecutive day today as the greenback strengthened following robust US retail sales data for March, said an analyst. At...
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Asian shares slide on US Fed rate cut rethink
Geopolitical tensions dampen risk appetite, boosting gold and oil prices, as Asia shifts focus to upcoming Chinese GDP data. (AP pic) SINGAPORE: Asian stocks fell and the dollar climbed to more than...
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London is world’s best city for locals and visitors alike
London tops the list of Resonance Consultancy’s ‘2024 World’s Best Cities.’ (Envato Elements pic) PARIS: London has been crowned the capital of global capitals according to a recent ranking of the...
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Could remixing tools be coming to Spotify?
Spotify hopes new audio editing features will enable it to tap into the interest of music lovers. (AFP pic) PARIS: For several months, remixes of well-known songs have been enjoying great success on...
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S. Korea’s Yoon orders preemptive response to Middle East tensions
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said the Strait of Hormuz is the transport corridor for 60% of the oil imported by South Korea. (AP pic) SEOUL: South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol said on Tuesday...
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Dollar firms after hot retail sales, yen slumps to 1990 low
Traders remained vigilant, watching closely for any indications of intervention by Japanese authorities to buy yen. (Reuters pic) TOKYO: The dollar stood just off its highest since early November...
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Australia offers French mall stabbing hero citizenship
A woman leaves flowers outside the Westfield Bondi Junction shopping mall in Sydney. (AFP pic) SYDNEY: Australia’s prime minister on Tuesday suggested a visiting Frenchman who heroically fended off a...
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China’s Q1 GDP growth tops forecasts on policy support
Beijing recently introduced ambitious fiscal and monetary policies aiming to reach a 2024 GDP growth target of approximately 5%. (AP pic) BEIJING: China’s economy grew faster-than-expected in the first...
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KLIA shooting suspect remanded for 7 days
A magistrates’ court in Kota Bharu has allowed the police’s application for the suspect’s remand. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: The suspect in the shooting at KLIA Terminal 1 on Sunday morning has been...
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Baidu says AI chatbot ‘Ernie Bot’ has amassed 200 million users
Baidu last reported Ernie Bot’s user base in December, exceeding 100 million since its public release eight months ago. (Baidu pic) HONG KONG: China’s Baidu said on Tuesday its artificial intelligence...
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S. Korea mourns 10th anniversary of ferry disaster
Yellow ribbon dedications are displayed on a fence at a port in Mokpo, South Jeolla Province, near where the salvaged Sewol ferry stands. (AFP pic) SEOUL: South Korea on Tuesday marked the 10th...
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Samsung reclaims top spot from Apple in smartphone market
South Korea-based Samsung overtook Apple as as global smartphone shipments increased by nearly 8% in the first quarter of this year. (Samsung pic) SAN FRANCISCO: Samsung regained its position as the...
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Suspek kes tembak rancang lari ke Makkah, kata polis
Pengarah Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Bukit Aman Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain berkata polis merampas sepucuk pistol bersama 33 butir peluru, mercun bola, enam biji telefon bimbit serta pasport daripada suspek....
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Rein in little Napoleons, Rafidah tells govt
Former minister Rafidah Aziz says certain political leaders are sowing discord to divide Malaysians without regard for the negative consequences of their actions. PETALING JAYA: Former minister Rafidah...
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Indonesian central bank intervenes as rupiah falls below 16,000
The rupiah’s decline adds pressure on Bank Indonesia to stabilise the currency amid dollar strength and foreign capital outflows. (Pixabay pic) JAKARTA: Bank Indonesia stepped in to support the rupiah...
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Don’t insult pioneer specialists, medical group tells critics of parallel...
Dr Basheer Ahamed Abdul Kareem says it is public knowledge that many parallel pathway programme graduates are easily employable and readily offered jobs in the UK, Singapore and Hong Kong. PETALING...
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12 maut diserang lelaki bersenjata di Republik Afrika Tengah
Sekumpulan lelaki membakar semua rumah di sebuah kampung di tenggara Republik Afrika Tengah dan membunuh penduduk tidak sempat melarikan diri. (Gambar Freepik) BANGUI: Sekurang-kurangnya 12 maut dalam...
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Xi tells Germany’s Scholz to seek ‘common ground’
President Xi Jinping said both China and Germany must adhere to mutual respect. (AP pic) BEIJING: Chinese president Xi Jinping said on Tuesday two-way ties with Germany would continue to develop...
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Muhyiddin wants 5-member appeals panel to hear review bid
Former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin wants the Court of Appeal to review a ruling overturning his acquittal of four charges of abuse of power in connection with the Jana Wibawa programme. (Bernama...
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