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.‍

May 26, 2025
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Trump: Putin Aims to Seize All of Ukraine, but It Will Lead to Russia’s Collapse

WASHINGTON, May 26 — US President Donald Trump on Sunday described Russian President Vladimir Putin as “crazy” over continued attacks on Ukrainian cities and warned that a full-scale attempt to seize Ukraine would spell disaster for Russia.‍

May 26, 2025
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No UN Backing, No Neutrality: Leader of US-Funded Gaza Aid Organization Resigns, Citing Inability to Uphold 'Humanitarian Principles’

WASHINGTON, May 26 — The head of a controversial US-funded organization tasked with delivering aid to Gaza has stepped down abruptly, casting fresh doubt over the initiative’s future.

May 26, 2025
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At ASEAN Summit, Anwar says bloc has resilience to weather global volatility

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today expressed confidence that ASEAN has the strength to endure rising geopolitical tensions driven by what he called the “arbitrary actions” of major powers.

May 26, 2025
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Three men, including the main suspect, arrested over assault at Puchong apartment complex

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Police have arrested three men, including the main suspect, in connection with the assault of a man who was beaten and slashed at the Puchong Intan Apartments in Taman Puchong, near Subang Jaya, last Thursday.‍

May 26, 2025
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ASEAN leaders convene in Kuala Lumpur today for the 46th summit, where they are set to sign a declaration outlining the region’s future direction.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Southeast Asian leaders gather in Malaysia’s capital today for a pivotal summit and a series of high-level meetings focused on pressing regional issues.‍

May 25, 2025
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All-Malaysian Final: Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun upset Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik to clinch Malaysia Masters title

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — National men’s doubles duo Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun avenged their Malaysia Masters 2023 heartbreak with a stunning victory over compatriots and 2022 world champions Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik to claim the 2025 title at Axiata Arena today.‍