May 23, 2025
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‘Everyone’s panicking a bit’: US government strips Harvard of ability to enrol international students, university deems action ‘unlawful’

NEW YORK, May 23 — The Trump administration yesterday revoked Harvard University’s authorization to enroll foreign students—who make up over a quarter of its student body—in a sharp escalation of the president’s conflict with the prestigious institution.‍

May 23, 2025
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Seoul denies talks with US on troop pullout, affirms strength of alliance

SEOUL, May 23 — South Korea’s defence ministry today dismissed claims of discussions with Washington about withdrawing US troops from the country, following a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report suggesting the US was considering a partial troop relocation.

May 23, 2025
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Malaysia Masters: Coach Herry disputes umpire calls in national duo Kang Khai Xing-Aaron Tai’s defeat

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — National men’s doubles head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi has highlighted three contentious umpiring decisions that he believes contributed to the early exit of young Malaysian pair Kang Khai Xing and Aaron Tai in the second round of the Malaysia Masters at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil, yesterday.‍

May 23, 2025
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IGP: Teoh Beng Hock’s family was informed of the NFA decision through their lawyer Ramkarpal on Tuesday

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — A notice informing Teoh Beng Hock’s family representative of the decision to classify his death as requiring no further action (NFA) was delivered last Tuesday.‍

May 22, 2025
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‘I’m back’: Pacquiao, 46, comes out of retirement with goal to ‘make history’ in boxing

MANILA, May 22 — Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has confirmed he will come out of retirement at age 46 to challenge Mario Barrios for the American's WBC welterweight title.

May 22, 2025
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Philippines' Marcos calls for Cabinet resignations in 'bold reset' following mid-term elections

MANILA, May 22 — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos today requested the resignation of around 30 cabinet secretaries in what he described as a “bold reset,” following his party’s underwhelming performance in the recent mid-term elections.

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.‍