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Malay MailSingaporean retired teacher who went missing while hiking near Mt Everest confirmed dead
SINGAPORE, Oct 5 — The body of a Singaporean retired teacher who went missing while hiking near Mount Everest was report...
- Malay Mail
Confirmed illegal, Ipoh cafe keeps doors open, drawing ire of Canning Garden residents as customers litter and block their entrances
IPOH, Oct 4 — A Perak cafe on Jalan Papan in Canning Garden here that opened for business in January last year is still...
- The Telegraph
Teacher struck off for having sex with pupil complains about stigma caused by offence
A teacher who was struck off for having sex with a pupil has complained of being stigmatised because of her offence.
- The Telegraph
Xi and Mao replace Jesus and Mary in Chinese churches
The sudden order to remove the symbol of the cross from the roof and entrance of a village church in China’s Anhui province cited unspecified “safety” hazards.
- Malay Mail
What’s up with the zigzag lines? Shah Alam’s new road design sparks curiosity among motorists
SHAH ALAM, Oct 5 — The newly installed zigzag lines on Persiaran Hishamuddin, heading towards Bulatan Kayangan in Seksye...
- Malay Mail
India criticises Muslim preacher and fugitive Dr Zakir Naik’s warm reception in Pakistan, calls it ‘condemnable but expected’
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has condemned controversial preacher Dr Zakir Naik’s vi...
- Malay Mail
Two nine-day festivals coincide this year: Here’s what to know about the Nine Emperor Gods and Navaratri being celebrated now until Oct 11 (VIDEO)
Shared aspects of the two festivals: Kaw Ong Ya and Navaratri fall on the same days this year, October 3 to 11. Fol...
- The Telegraph
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been silent for months - now some Israelis believe he has been killed
In a windowless room, somewhere in the bowels of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) headquarters, Chief of Staff Lt Gen Herzi Halevi jabbed his index finger forward.
- Malay Mail
Suspect in missing Felcra retiree Sabari’s case linked to gambling addiction, reportedly spent stolen RM16,000 at casino
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — Authorities have confirmed that a suspect in the case of missing retired Felcra officer Sabari Bah...
- The Independent
It’s clear we are already in a Middle East war – one that will be difficult to stop
ANALYSIS: World leaders, UN officials and experts all agree that only the most determined diplomatic efforts, only a multilateral ceasefire, can be the parachute to slow this nightmare down, writes Bel Trew
- The Independent
Can Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump? Latest poll updates
Here’s what the latest polls say about the 2024 presidential election, from The Independent’s data correspondent
- People
Man Apparently Found Infant's Urn After Retrieving His Stolen Truck. Now He and Family Want to Find Child's Parents
Ahmad Ervin, 42, found the urn of a child — with the name Marcel Akarhi Alexander inscribed on it —when he was cleaning out his truck after it was stolen
- AFP News
Japan PM warns 'today's Ukraine could be tomorrow's East Asia'
Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba warned in his first policy speech Friday that "today's Ukraine could be tomorrow's East Asia", saying that the world is becoming ever more divided."Many fear that today's Ukraine could be tomorrow's East Asia.
- KameraOne
Shopping like it's 2020: People panic-buying toilet paper again
Toilet paper, paper towels and water are being snapped up by panic-buying shoppers across the US. Major stores have been cleaned out of essential items in scenes reminiscent of 2020 when the Covid-19 pandemic sent shoppers into a stockpiling frenzy. The shortages come amid fears over supply chain issues following the massive port strike across America's East Coast, which ended late on Thursday.
- Cinema Online
Chang Chen nominated Best Actor for the fifth time
The actor is nominated at the Golden Horse Awards for "The Embers"
- AFP News
Blood and blades as Thailand celebrates vegetarian festival
Soon after sunrise on the Thai island of Phuket, a swordsman chants an incantation and slowly slides the first of three blades through the right cheek of the woman sitting calmly below him. Despite the blood, Sirinnicha, who has a 1.5-inch scar visible on both cheeks from her previous piercings, said she felt no pain during the procedure.
- People
Plane Passenger Calls Out 'Seat Stealer' for Trying to Sit in 8D, Sends Them Back to Row 35: 'Small Victories’
The passenger wrote on Reddit that it "felt good to put [the] seat stealer in her place" after complaining about "all the things people try to pull on flights these days"
- Malay Mail
DCM Kitingan: Sabahan MPs may oppose citizenship amendments to protect state interests
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 4 — Government-leaning Sabahan MPs may choose not to support the controversial citizenship amendment...
- The Independent
Israel-Iran latest: Explosions in Beirut after Israeli military ordered evacuation from suburbs
The blasts came after Israeli warplanes hit areas as far north as the Beddawi camp, outside the city of Tripoli
- Malay Mail
Sultan of Selangor says Royals should set standard of exemplary conduct, be united as a team
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj emphasised the need for strong unity and co...