May 22, 2025
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Japan police discover 3,000 illegal videos as taxi driver arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting around 50 passengers over several decades

TOKYO, May 22 — Japanese police have arrested a former taxi driver suspected of drugging and raping a female passenger, with media reports indicating that dozens more women may have been victimized.‍

May 22, 2025
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Public Nabs 27-Year-Old Man Following Alleged Gold Shop Robbery in Melaka

MELAKA, May 22 — A man was apprehended by members of the public today after allegedly robbing a jewellery shop on Jalan Bunga Raya.‍

May 22, 2025
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Zahid: More Than 100 New Flight Routes Approved Ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026

PUTRAJAYA, May 22 — A total of 103 new flight routes, 29 additional flight frequencies, and five chartered flights from major international markets have been approved to enhance global connectivity in preparation for Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026).

May 22, 2025
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Chinese Premier to Participate in ASEAN-GCC Summit in Kuala Lumpur Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — Chinese Premier Li Qiang is scheduled to attend the inaugural ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur next week.‍

May 21, 2025
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Chelsea's Maresca Frustrated by Betis Fixture Reschedule Ahead of Conference League Final

LONDON, May 21 — Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has voiced his frustration over what he sees as an unfair scheduling advantage handed to Real Betis ahead of the UEFA Conference League final.

May 21, 2025
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Ceasefire Under Discussion? Rubio Awaits Russia’s Conditions as Zelensky Cautions Against Stalling Tactics

WASHINGTON, May 21 — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said yesterday that he expects Russia to present a ceasefire proposal for Ukraine within days — a move that could reveal Moscow’s true intentions — as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused the Kremlin of stalling for time.‍

May 21, 2025
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Japan’s agriculture minister resigns after backlash over insensitive ‘never bought rice’ remark

TOKYO, May 21 — Japan’s Agriculture Minister Taku Eto resigned today following public outrage over his comment that he never buys rice because he receives so much of it for free, a remark seen as insensitive amid rising food prices.‍

May 21, 2025
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Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin begin their Malaysia Masters 2025 title campaign with a straight-sets victory.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — The chase for glory has begun.

May 21, 2025
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NRD pledges reforms and sets timeline to address complex IC cases following decade-long delays

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — The National Registration Department (NRD) will review disciplinary actions against officers found to be negligent or who failed to act on delays in processing identity card (IC) applications.

May 21, 2025
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Tengku Zafrul: MITI aims to attract high-quality investments to strengthen Malaysia's E&E sector.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is actively working to attract more high-quality investments, particularly in key sectors like electrical and electronics (E&E), according to its Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.‍

May 20, 2025
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Liverpool collapses as Brighton pulls off dramatic late 3-2 comeback; Reds remain winless since securing the title

BRIGHTON, May 20 — Brighton pulled off a stunning 3-2 comeback victory over Liverpool on Sunday, handing the newly crowned Premier League champions their third straight match without a win since clinching the title.

May 20, 2025
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US surgeons reach medical milestone with first successful bladder transplant, bringing new hope to patients with serious bladder conditions

WASHINGTON, May 20 — Surgeons at a Los Angeles hospital have successfully carried out the world’s first human bladder transplant, hospital officials announced.‍