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'Exactly the opposite': Trump's mixed messages deepen uncertainty over Iran plans

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- With his sensational statements on Truth Social and serial phone chats with individual journalists, President Donald Trump has only added to the confusion surrounding his plans... Read More


SpaceX teams up with AI coding startup Cursor, eyes $60b buy option

SAN FRANCISCO, April 22 -- SpaceX on Tuesday announced a partnership with AI coding company Cursor and said the alliance comes with an option to buy the startup for US$60 billion later this year. The... Read More


New Zealand minister sparks outrage with 'butter chicken tsunami' jibe on India deal

WELLINGTON, April 22 -- A senior New Zealand minister has sparked outrage by deriding a planned free trade deal with India as a "butter chicken tsunami". Wellington is poised to sign a free trade agr... Read More


Actor Ako Mustapha alleges son bullied by five students; police confirm report

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 -- Police have confirmed receiving a report regarding the alleged bullying of actor Ako Mustapha's 10-year-old son, Mikael Iskandar, by five other students at a school here. Wa... Read More


Mexico pledges World Cup safety after shooting at ancient pyramids 

MEXICO CITY, April 22 -- Top Mexican officials yesterday vowed to ensure safety ahead of the World Cup soccer matches following a shooting at the famed Teotihuacan pyramids that killed a Canadian tour... Read More


Trump's pick for US Fed chair says he won't be a puppet

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Donald Trump's choice to lead the US Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, stressed yesterday that he would not be controlled by the president as he fielded questions on his assets and... Read More


Former Premier League champions Leicester relegated into third tier

LONDON, April 22 -- Former Premier League champions Leicester were relegated to the third tier for only the second time in their history after a 2-2 draw against Hull yesterday. Gary Rowett's side ne... Read More


Apple brings tap to pay on iPhone to Malaysia, letting merchants accept contactless payments without extra hardware

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 -- Apple has launched its Tap to Pay on iPhone feature in Malaysia, allowing businesses ranging from street food stalls to major retail chains to accept contactless payments usi... Read More


Sipitang residents warned after crocodile seen near water treatment plant

SIPITANG, April 22 -- A crocodile was sighted swimming in Sungai Kampung Mesapol near a water treatment plant on Monday, prompting warnings to residents and anglers to remain cautious. A fisherman, w... Read More


UK approves cigarette sales ban for people born after 2008

LONDON, April 22 -- Both chambers of Britain's parliament have approved a bill that would ban children aged 17 and under from buying cigarettes during their lifetime. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill aims ... Read More