March 26, 2025
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Thai PM Paetongtarn comfortably survives no-confidence vote in parliament

BANGKOK, March 26 — Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra comfortably survived a no-confidence vote in parliament today, emerging unscathed from a two-day opposition challenge and reinforcing the stability of her ruling coalition.‍

March 26, 2025
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Argentina crush Brazil to celebrate World Cup qualification in style.

BUENOS AIRES, March 26 — Argentina celebrated their qualification for the 2026 World Cup in style, delivering a stunning 4-1 victory over arch-rivals Brazil in Buenos Aires yesterday.‍

March 26, 2025
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With 30% of staff obese, Kuantan council to disable lifts for a day.

KUANTAN, March 26 — The Kuantan City Council (MBK) is taking immediate steps to address the issue of obesity, which affects 30 percent of its employees.‍

March 26, 2025
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Selangor police to deploy over 700 officers for Hari Raya traffic control, anticipating 1.6 million vehicles entering and exiting the state.

KAJANG, March 26 — Selangor police will deploy 717 personnel, including 71 officers, to manage traffic flow during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration.‍

March 26, 2025
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Terengganu announces March 30 as an occasional holiday for Aidilfitri.

KUALA TERENGGANU, March 26 — The Terengganu government has declared Sunday, March 30, as an occasional holiday in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

March 25, 2025
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Horrific Crime: French Man on Trial for Shooting and Burning Ex-Wife Alive in Bordeaux Murder Case

BORDEAUX, March 25 — A French-Algerian man went on trial in France on Monday for the brutal murder of his wife in 2021, a case that horrified the public and led to widespread criticism of law enforcement for failing to protect her.

March 25, 2025
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Reports: Chelsea considering £25m permanent move for Sancho despite £5m cancellation clause

LONDON, March 25 — Chelsea are prepared to sign Jadon Sancho on a permanent deal from Manchester United, despite a £5 million (RM28.4 million) clause that would allow them to cancel the transfer, according to reports yesterday.‍

March 25, 2025
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‘Shocking recklessness’: White House accidentally discloses Yemen war plans to journalist; Democrats criticize use of Signal for sensitive intel

WASHINGTON, March 25 — Senior officials from the Trump administration inadvertently shared classified war plans in an encrypted Signal chat group that included a journalist, just hours before the U.S. launched strikes against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis, the White House confirmed yesterday, following a report by The Atlantic.

March 25, 2025
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Steven Sim calls on media companies to support social security funding for freelance journalists and photographers

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — Human Resources Minister Steven Sim has urged media companies to contribute to social security schemes for freelance media workers, including part-time journalists and photographers, to strengthen their protection.‍

March 25, 2025
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PM Anwar: Malaysia needs to accelerate AI adoption through cross-ministerial collaboration

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — Malaysia must accelerate the adoption and development of artificial intelligence (AI) by fostering innovation and implementing a coordinated, cross-ministerial approach.

March 25, 2025
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KLIA Customs seizes RM1.86 million worth of drugs, including cannabis hidden in ‘tom yum’ cans

SEPANG, March 25 — The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) Central Zone III at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) thwarted seven drug smuggling attempts worth an estimated RM1.86 million in the first two months of this year.‍

March 24, 2025
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US coach Pochettino confident team has time to regroup before 2026 World Cup on home turf

NEW YORK, March 24 — The United States fell 2-1 to Canada in the Concacaf Nations League third-place match on Sunday, marking their second straight defeat after a 1-0 loss to Panama in the semifinals. However, manager Mauricio Pochettino remains optimistic, emphasizing that there is still time to make necessary adjustments ahead of next year’s home World Cup.‍