May 24, 2026
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Bayern hail Kane as their ‘best transfer ever’ following 21st German Cup victory

BERLIN, May 24 — Bayern Munich powerbroker Uli Hoeness has hailed Harry Kane as the “best transfer we’ve ever made” after the England captain’s hat-trick secured a 3-0 win over Stuttgart in the German Cup final in Berlin yesterday.

May 24, 2026
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California chemical storage tank is at risk of explosion as temperatures rise, with residents advised to evacuate.

LOS ANGELES, May 24 — Firefighters warned on Friday that a tank of toxic chemicals in California is continuing to heat up, raising concerns of a potential large-scale explosion that has already led to the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents.

May 24, 2026
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Gunman shot dead by US Secret Service after opening fire near the White House

WASHINGTON, May 24 — A gunman opened fire near the White House on Friday evening before being killed in a shoot-out with US Secret Service agents, authorities said. One bystander was also injured in the incident.

May 24, 2026
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Her Majesty the Queen of Malaysia has arrived in Turkiye for a special three-day visit, during which she will attend the launch ceremony of a Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) vessel.

ISTANBUL, May 24 — Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, has arrived in Istanbul, Turkiye for a special three-day visit to the country.

May 24, 2026
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No Current Restrictions on Non-Islamic Houses of Worship in Commercial Spaces, Confirms Selangor Exco

SHAH ALAM — The Selangor state government has not implemented or enforced any planning guidelines that ban non-Islamic houses of worship from being established in commercial zones, clarified State Executive Councillor for Investment, Trade and Mobility Ng Sze Han.

May 24, 2026
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim steps in to oversee Pandan constituency following Rafizi's departure; Tengku Zafrul appointed as monitoring officer.

KUALA LUMPUR— Prime Minister and PKR President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has officially adopted the Pandan parliamentary constituency following the departure of its former MP, Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, from the party.

May 23, 2026
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Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin stun top seeds to become first Malaysians in Masters final in nine years

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — Men’s doubles pair Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani booked their first Malaysia Masters final appearance in nine years by upsetting top seeds Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik today.

May 23, 2026
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Hundreds demonstrate in Taipei against parliamentary defense spending cuts

TAIPEI, May 23 — Hundreds gathered in central Taipei on Saturday to back the government's proposed defense budget increase, following the opposition-controlled parliament's decision to approve only two-thirds of the $40 billion requested by President Lai Ching-te.

May 23, 2026
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President Xi Jinping demands full investigation after devastating Shanxi mine explosion leaves at least 90 dead

BEIJING, May 23 — The death toll from a devastating gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China’s Shanxi province has risen sharply to 90, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Saturday.

May 23, 2026
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Kuala Lumpur’s historic 119-year-old General Post Office undergoes revival, reopening as a vibrant cultural center featuring dining and retail

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — The revitalized Old General Post Office (GPO) in Kuala Lumpur officially made its public debut today, marking a major milestone in Khazanah Nasional’s Warisan KL initiative to preserve and redevelop the capital's historic landmarks.

May 23, 2026
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KTMB rolls out historic 347,000 seats, breaking records to handle massive Aidiladha-Wesak holiday rush

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) has rolled out a historic 347,000 seats for the upcoming long holiday weekend, marking the largest capacity boost ever recorded by the rail company.

May 22, 2026
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Malaysia Masters: Aaron Chia–Soh Wooi Yik spearhead three Malaysian men’s doubles pairs into the quarter-finals.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — Malaysia’s men’s doubles remain the nation’s strongest challenge at the Malaysia Masters 2026, with three pairs advancing to the quarter-finals today.