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Buses torched, city stalled: Rio de Janeiro's gangs escalate war with police

RIO DE JANEIRO, April 8 -- When police killed a drug kingpin in a Rio de Janeiro favela last month, armed men quickly surrounded a bus, forced the passengers to disembark and set it on fire in the mid... और पढ़ें


Japan short on recruits, eyes women to fill ranks by 2036

TOKYO, April 8 -- Japan wants to significantly boost the number of women in the military by the mid 2030s, the defence ministry has said, as it struggles to convince young people to enlist. Under a n... और पढ़ें


Things they don't tell you about life post-cancer

Kuala Lampur, April 8 -- As I write this I'm having a little pity party. It's been 11 days since I caught an upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) and I have yet to shake it off. My brain has dec... और पढ़ें


US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire as Trump pauses strikes and Tehran reopens Strait of Hormuz

WASHINGTON, April 8 --  The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire late yesterday, barely an hour before President Donald Trump's deadline to obliterate the rival country was ... और पढ़ें


For a change, try a lighter 'tonkotsu' ramen cooked by a Japanese chef at PJ's Restoran SS2 Chow Yang Kopitiam.

PETALING JAYA, April 8 -- Within the confines of a local coffee shop, you  can sometimes find something different from the usual wantan mee, char kway teow or chicken rice but Japanese ramen? Wi... और पढ़ें


Iran strikes Gulf as Trump grows 'impatient' over fragile ceasefire

TEHRAN, April 8 -- US Vice President JD Vance warned the truce between Washington and Tehran remained "fragile" Wednesday as several Gulf nations endured fresh attacks just hours after the rivals agre... और पढ़ें


Fahmi: So long as they follow the law, journalists should be allowed to do their jobs

PUTRAJAYA, April 8 -- Journalists must be given the space to carry out their duties, as long as they comply with regulations and do not violate established laws, said Communications Minister Datuk Fah... और पढ़ें


Indonesia deports British fugitive wanted in Spain over drug, money laundering charges

JAKARTA, April 8 -- Indonesia has deported a Briton arrested on the resort island of Bali last month for alleged transnational drug trafficking and money laundering in Spain, immigration officials sai... और पढ़ें


iQIYI lines up five new Malaysian originals for 2026, spanning romance, family and suspense

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 -- In Malaysia's fast-evolving streaming landscape, the rise of Chinese drama fandom is no longer a niche trend. As audiences become more diverse and digitally connected, platfo... और पढ़ें


Israel resumes strikes in south Lebanon, says truce with Iran excludes Beirut

BEIRUT, April 8 -- Israel renewed its strikes in south Lebanon on Wednesday, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted the Iran war truce does not include Lebanon. The strikes came despit... और पढ़ें