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Malay MailBank staff union lodges police report against HR Minister Sim, claiming interference over Raya aid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — The National Union of Bank Employees (Nube) said today five police reports were lodged on behal...
- Cinema Online
Kathy Chow to be laid to rest in Beijing
The actress' family says that Beijing has a special place in Kathy's heart
- Yahoo Malaysia
Halving of former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s jail sentence only half the story, shocked Malaysians learn
Many Malaysians have questioned the leniency shown to former PM Najib Razak after having his sentenced reduced. Here is A.Kathirasen's take on the matter.
- People
Kourtney Kardashian Celebrates Her Appearance After Fan Comments on Bikini Pic: 'I Love This Body'
The Lemme co-founder is thankful for her body because it "gave me my 3 big babies and my little baby"
- The Telegraph
Ukraine’s frontline is collapsing – and Britain may soon be at war
While Western eyes are fixed on Tehran and Tel Aviv, Ukraine’s frontlines are showing clear signs of crumbling. There is a very real possibility they could crumble this summer if we do not throw the kitchen sink at Russia. Even if we do, it may already be too late for the weapons and munitions long promised by the West to save the day.
- The Telegraph
Israel has just handed Iran a major victory
What is the point of retaliation? Not revenge, for that is no way to conduct serious foreign policy. Not domestic politics, for drumming up popular support is not a reason to send a nation’s sons into action. No, the point is security. The point is to create a deterrent.
- Cinema Online
Sabri Yunus laughs off 57-year-old wife's pregnancy rumours
The comedian says that it was the funniest slander he has ever heard
- Yahoo News Singapore
Woman, 23, arrested after allegedly extorting S$8,450 from male victim over escort services
A 23-year-old woman was arrested for suspected involvement in a case of extorting a male victim of S$8,450. Read on.
- The Daily Beast
Iran Issues Unprecedented Nuclear Threat in Duel With Israel
Reuters/Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/WANAIran warned on Thursday that it might review its nuclear “doctrine,” threatening a potential break from the publicly stated “peaceful” objectives of its nuclear program.“The threats of the Zionist regime [Israel] against Iran's nuclear facilities make it possible to review our nuclear doctrine and deviate from our previous considerations,” said Ahmad Haghtalab, a top Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander, according to Tasnim. “If the Zionist regi
- Malay Mail
Malaysian Bar tells court it has statutory obligation to uphold cause of justice in bid to challenge AG over Ahmad Zahid’s DNAA in Yayasan Akalbudi case
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — The Malaysian Bar today argued it has a statutory obligation to uphold the cause of justice in...
- The Independent
Prince Harry cuts ties with UK as he formally makes the US his home
The Duke of Sussex officially changed his residency last June when he and Meghan were asked to vacate Frogmore Cottage
- Yahoo News
Dubai flooding: Dramatic photos after UAE sees heaviest rainfall in 75 years
The United Arab Emirates witnessed the heaviest rainfall in 75 years this week, triggering massive flooding that swept away cars, caused flights to be canceled and left multiple people dead.
- The Independent
Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial identified as ‘researcher’ who posted conspiracy-laden manifesto online
The NYPD identified the man as Maxwell Azzarello, 37, who is now in critical condition in Cornell burns unit. He has a long history of posting conspiracy theories and railing against the rich and powerful
- Cinema Online
Moses Chan postpones plan to expand coffee business
The actor says that the economy is not right for him to take the risk
- Yahoo Lifestyle Singapore
Xiang Yun recounts being sexually harassed at 7: 'He was kissing me, but I didn't know it'
Xiang Yun recounts how she was sexually harassed at seven, and another incident after she had entered the media industry. Read more.
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Former number one Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Two-time world champion Kento Momota said Thursday he is retiring from international badminton aged 29, admitting he had never been the same since a serious car crash four years ago.- 'A lot of hardship' - Smiling broadly throughout his 45-minute press conference but pausing often to choose the right words, Momota said he had no regrets about retiring from top-level badminton.
- People
Prince William May Have Revealed One of Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis' Go-to Meals
The Prince of Wales made the relatable revelation during his return to work following Princess Kate's cancer news announcement
- CNN
Chaos in Dubai as UAE records heaviest rainfall in 75 years
Chaos ensued in the United Arab Emirates after the country witnessed the heaviest rainfall in 75 years, with some areas recording more than 250 mm of precipitation in fewer than 24 hours, the state’s media office said in a statement Wednesday.
- The Telegraph
Mikel Arteta does not rotate and exhausted Arsenal are paying price
It is the 94th minute of a Champions League quarter-final. Every player is in the Bayern Munich penalty box, including the Arsenal goalkeeper. More than 70,000 supporters are holding their breath. Bukayo Saka stands over the ball, ready to produce a delivery that could change the course of the night and, possibly, Arsenal’s campaign.
- People
Why Queen Letizia of Spain Sat to Greet Guests in Her Ballgown at State Banquet in the Netherlands
The Queen of Spain had a relatable reason for saying hello while sitting down