April 2, 2026
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Britain prepares to lead a 35-nation summit focused on restoring access to the Strait of Hormuz, notably excluding the United States from the discussions.

LONDON, April 2 — The United Kingdom is convening a summit today to build a multinational coalition tasked with reopening the Strait of Hormuz, following President Donald Trump’s declaration that securing the passage is a responsibility for other global powers.

April 2, 2026
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World
Iran launches missile barrage at Israel following Trump’s threat of 'Stone Age' military action

JERUSALEM, April 2 — Israel reported Iranian missile strikes today following President Donald Trump’s threat to bomb the nation into the "Stone Ages" within weeks.

April 2, 2026
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A corporal has been detained following the assault of seven soldiers at a camp in Bentong, leaving one victim in intensive care.

BENTONG, April 2 — A 37-year-old army corporal is in custody following the alleged assault of seven junior soldiers at the 25th Battalion Royal Malay Regiment (RAMD) camp, an attack that left one victim unconscious and fighting for his life.

April 2, 2026
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Petronas collaborates with regulators to stabilize local energy stocks while ramping up efforts to boost crude oil production.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) is coordinating with regulators to safeguard local energy stocks while intensifying its drive to boost crude oil output.

April 2, 2026
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TNB refutes viral rumors of an April electricity rate hike and has filed a formal report with the MCMC.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has dismissed trending social media claims regarding a power tariff increase this month, describing the rumors as deceptive and baseless.

April 1, 2026
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World
Japan made history by securing their first-ever victory over England, clinical in a 1-0 win that marks a major milestone for the national team.

LONDON, April 1 — Japan secured a historic first-ever victory over England yesterday, as a Kaoru Mitoma strike earned the Samurai Blue a landmark 1-0 win in a friendly at Wembley.

April 1, 2026
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China has extradited a suspected fraud kingpin from Cambodia to face charges for leading a multibillion-dollar criminal syndicate, marking a major blow to international scam operations.

BEIJING, April 1 — Chinese state media reported today the extradition of a China-born suspected scam boss from Cambodia, linking him to a multibillion-dollar cybercrime network allegedly operating out of Southeast Asia.

April 1, 2026
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Tehran has declared a "zero trust" policy toward Washington, insisting on a total cessation of hostilities as the only path toward a resolution.

TEHRAN, April 1 — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denied active negotiations with the U.S., stating Tehran has not responded to a rumored 15-point Washington proposal to end the current conflict.

April 1, 2026
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stated that while the ongoing West Asia conflict presents a long and difficult path, Malaysia's economic resilience remains steadfast.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim warned that while the West Asia conflict will require a long recovery, Malaysia's economy currently remains stable enough to withstand the resulting global pressures.

April 1, 2026
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MACC has apprehended a suspect for allegedly filing RM4 million in fraudulent claims, raising questions about the scale of the financial deception.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested an accounting service provider for allegedly submitting fraudulent documents involving RM4 million in false travel and miscellaneous claims.

April 1, 2026
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to convene with state leaders this Thursday to address the ongoing global energy crisis.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil announced that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will meet all state leaders tomorrow to address the global energy crisis and its economic impact.

March 31, 2026
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Erling Haaland invests, Mohamed Salah dominates — how chess is becoming the latest off-field passion among English Premier League stars

LONDON, March 31 — Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah are among a growing number of English Premier League stars developing an “addiction” to chess, fuelling a rise in the game’s popularity among younger audiences.