Michael Gove defends lockdown lifting delay
Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove has defended the delay to Covid restriction easing, saying it would be worse if the UK opened up now and was "potentially forced to close down later".
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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
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.
- 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.
- 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
- The Independent
Jon Bon Jovi thanks Taylor Swift for enticing Prince William onstage to sing ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’
Exclusive: Bon Jovi tells ‘The Independent’ that Swift ‘literally grabbed him by the arm and ran up on stage’
- Malay Mail
Young millionaires on the rise in Malaysia, 75pc jump recorded in 2022
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 — Malaysia reportedly recorded a 75 per cent increase in young millionaires in 2022, the Inland R...
- 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...
- Cinema Online
Siti Nurhaliza on backstage controversy: It wasn't anger, it was panic!
The singer explains recent viral clip that had many haters accusing her of being rude to backstage crew
- 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
- The Independent
‘This is England’: Train passengers horrified as man launches into racist tirade in packed carriage
Passengers on service said they were abused by group on train after men got on at London Bridge
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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 Telegraph
Israel’s strike has exposed Iran’s fatal weakness
Israel’s presumed counterstrike against Iran has proved Joe Biden and David Cameron wrong in their insistence that Israel should just “take the win”. Instead, it fought back – and yesterday Iran was trying to pretend that nothing had happened.
- AFP News
Indonesia evacuating thousands after volcano erupts, causing tsunami threat
Indonesian rescuers raced to evacuate thousands of people Thursday after a volcano erupted five times, forcing authorities to close a nearby airport and issue a warning that the crater collapsing into the sea could cause a tsunami.The warship evacuated 195 people from Tagulandang to Bitung, a coastal city in North Sulawesi, on Thursday evening, a navy spokesperson told AFP. - Tsunami warning - Authorities also warned of a possible tsunami as a result of the eruptions.
- 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
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