March 27, 2026
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Iran condemns the US over a “calculated” school bombing that killed more than 175 people.

GENEVA, March 27 — Iran’s foreign minister condemned the deadly bombing of a school on the first day of the Middle East war as a “calculated” attack by the United States.

March 27, 2026
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UK police reopen investigation into sexual abuse allegations against influencer Andrew Tate, with victims calling the decision “long overdue”

LONDON, March 27 — Hertfordshire Constabulary has reopened its investigation into sexual abuse and rape allegations against influencer Andrew Tate, following criticism over its handling of the case.

March 27, 2026
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Sabah and Sarawak maintain diesel subsidies, minister explains due to location, costs, and dependence on fuel

KOTA KINABALU, March 27 — Sabah and Sarawak will continue to receive diesel subsidies, reflecting the states’ unique geography, high fuel reliance, and logistical challenges, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak) Datuk Mustapha Sakmud.

March 27, 2026
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Thirteen individuals plead not guilty to armed rioting at Kuching eatery over alleged RM12,000 dispute

KUCHING, March 27 — Thirteen men pleaded not guilty in the Magistrates’ Court here to charges of rioting with objects capable of being used as weapons at an eatery along Jalan Kuching City Mall.

March 27, 2026
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Man faces trafficking charges for over 3kg of methamphetamine in Tawau

TAWAU, March 27 — A 42-year-old store worker, Hadriansyah Sabran, was charged today in the Magistrate’s Court here with trafficking over 3kg of methamphetamine earlier this month.

March 26, 2026
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Asian Cup 2027 draw delayed indefinitely due to ongoing Middle East conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 — The draw for the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, originally scheduled for next month, has been postponed indefinitely, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced today amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.

March 26, 2026
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Paris court sentences Swiss Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan to 18 years in prison for rape

PARIS, March 26 — A Paris criminal court has sentenced Swiss Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan to 18 years in prison after finding him guilty of raping three women.

March 26, 2026
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Bus plunges into river during ferry boarding in Bangladesh, killing 24

DHAKA, March 26 — At least 24 people have died after a bus carrying about 40 passengers plunged into the Padma River while attempting to board a ferry in Bangladesh, authorities said.

March 26, 2026
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Malaysia calls on global community to tackle underlying issues as West Asia tensions escalate

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 — Malaysia has voiced serious concern over the intensifying military exchanges and retaliatory strikes across West Asia, stressing that lasting peace can only be achieved by addressing the underlying causes of the conflict.

March 26, 2026
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Malaysia revises BUDI95 quota to 200 litres monthly amid oil price surge driven by US-Iran conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 — Malaysia will cap the monthly BUDI95 allocation at 200 litres starting April 1 to help offset rising oil prices linked to the US-Iran conflict, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced today.

March 26, 2026
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Penang Health Department probes Lorong Pitt eatery following claim of cockroach leg found in food

GEORGE TOWN, March 26 — The Penang Health Department (JKNPP) has inspected a well-known eatery along Lorong Pitt after a customer alleged finding a cockroach leg in a dish.

March 25, 2026
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“‘Not Easy’: Verstappen Questions Fifth Consecutive Japan Victory as Red Bull Faces Challenges”

MYT SUZUKA, March 25 — Max Verstappen says the Japanese Grand Prix is one of his favourite races, but his bid for a fifth consecutive victory this weekend looks increasingly unlikely as Red Bull struggles under Formula One’s sweeping new regulations.