May 28, 2025
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Second suspect turns himself in over kidnapping and torture of Italian bitcoin investor in New York

NEW YORK, May 28 — A second suspect in the alleged kidnapping and torture of an Italian bitcoin investor in New York has surrendered to authorities, officials confirmed yesterday.‍

May 28, 2025
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Trump: Canada can join U.S. missile defence system for free — but only as the 51st state

WASHINGTON, May 28 — President Donald Trump said yesterday that Canada could join his proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense system at no cost — but only if it becomes the 51st state of the United States.

May 28, 2025
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Seven-month-old baby dies at daycare centre in Taman Danau Kota

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Police have confirmed the death of a seven-month-old baby boy at a childcare centre in Taman Danau Kota on Monday (May 28).

May 28, 2025
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Four senior doctors reportedly leading contenders for Health Director-General post

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Four senior medical professionals are reportedly being considered for the position of Health Director-General.

May 28, 2025
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Tengku Zafrul urges ASEAN, GCC, and China to transform political goodwill into tangible economic benefits.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — ASEAN, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations, and China have the potential to transform their strong political ties into concrete economic benefits that support businesses—including small and medium enterprises—and uplift communities, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz.‍

May 27, 2025
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‘This chapter is closed’: Ronaldo hints at Al Nassr exit, casts doubt on Club World Cup participation

PARIS, May 27 — Cristiano Ronaldo hinted at a possible exit from Al Nassr on Monday, stating that a “chapter is over” just hours after the Saudi Pro League concluded its season.‍

May 27, 2025
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ASEAN, China, and Gulf leaders convene in Kuala Lumpur to strengthen economic ties amid declining trust in US trade.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Southeast Asian leaders are seeking to shield their trade-reliant economies from growing geopolitical risks, particularly US-imposed tariffs, as they engage in talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Gulf state representatives in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.‍

May 27, 2025
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King Charles to open Canadian Parliament as Trump’s ‘51st state’ remarks stir controversy

OTTAWA, May 27 — King Charles III arrived in Ottawa on Monday for a landmark visit to open Canada’s new session of parliament — a symbolic move amid rising tensions over US President Donald Trump’s annexation rhetoric.‍

May 27, 2025
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Garnacho and Onana join Manchester United’s Asia tour as US$10 million revenue campaign kicks off in Kuala Lumpur.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — A Manchester United squad, including Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho, was set to arrive in Malaysia on Monday for a post-season friendly, just hours after concluding the club’s worst campaign since 1974.‍

May 27, 2025
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Kelantan police confirm 80kg gold ransom demand in Tumpat jewellery shop abduction and extortion case. Summit in Kuala Lumpur.

KOTA BHARU, May 27 — Kelantan police have confirmed that the actual ransom demanded in the kidnapping and extortion case involving a jewellery shop owner in Palekbang, Tumpat was 80 kilogrammes of gold—worth an estimated RM40 million—contrary to earlier reports which cited 30kg.‍

May 27, 2025
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Anwar and China’s Premier Li pledge to strengthen cooperation ahead of the ASEAN-GCC-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Chinese Premier Li Qiang have agreed to deepen strategic cooperation, with a focus on the ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-China Summit, set to take place in Kuala Lumpur today.‍

May 26, 2025
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Manchester United Triumphs as Aston Villa Fumes: Red Card Ends Emery’s Champions League Hopes

MANCHESTER, May 26 — Aston Villa were denied a Champions League spot on goal difference after a controversial 2-0 defeat to Manchester United on Sunday, sparking outrage from Unai Emery’s side.‍