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Behind the truce: How Pakistan stepped in to bridge US-Iran divide

ISLAMABAD, April 9 -- Pakistan has emerged as a key intermediary between Iran and the United States to secure a temporary ceasefire and host negotiations to end the war in the Middle East. On Wednesd... Read More


Malaysians won't stop shopping because of Iran war; impact of Covid-19 more immediate, retail sector says

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- Malaysians will still continue to shop and buy amid the ongoing Iran war, but with different spending patterns as they opt for cheaper choices when prices go up, the local ret... Read More


Greenland's last ferry fights time, ice and change on fading route

NUUK (Denmark), April 9 -- It's Friday night and the port in Nuuk is a hive of activity. Passengers loaded down with heavy bags hurry aboard a rusty red and white ship - Greenland's last ferry. Among... Read More


Spain feud over Picasso's 'Guernica' reignites tug-of-war with Basque leaders

MADRID, April 9 -- Pablo Picasso's anti-war masterpiece Guernica is swept up in a conflict in Spain, where Basque leaders want the government in Madrid to move the painting to their region, whose 1937... Read More


Kelantan police chief: Officers fired in self-defence during UiTM Machang machete attack, attempted murder probe under way

KOTA BHARU, April 9 -- A man with multiple criminal records was injured after being shot when he attempted to attack police officers with a machete in front of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Machang... Read More


Ministers: Govt backs Malaysia's film industry with insolvency support, offers free mediation for disputes under RM250,000

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government will continue supporting Malaysia's film industry, including assisting artists facing financial distress through... Read More


Singapore man grabs wheel, crashes friend's car after refusing to pay S$130 taxi stand fine

SINGAPORE, April 9 -- A 29-year-old man caused a car accident after refusing to pay a S$130 (RM406) fine his friend received for waiting at a taxi stand. According to Mothership, Koh Junxiang had ask... Read More


Singapore budget airline Scoot expands Indonesian routes, boosts weekly flights to key destinations

SINGAPORE, April 9 -- Budget airline Scoot is adding new flights to Indonesia and increasing service to popular destinations, aiming to give travellers more options ahead of the school holidays. From... Read More


Malaysia, Brunei to empower disaster management commitment via Nadma-NDMC cooperation, says DPM Zahid

PUTRAJAYA, April 9 -- Malaysia and Brunei will continue to strengthen bilateral cooperation in disaster management, particularly expertise sharing, capacity building and joint training, said Deputy Pr... Read More


Malaysia's rare-earth crown: Lynas plans heavy-element takeover to rival China

GEBENG, April 9 -- Australian mining firm Lynas told AFP on Wednesday it plans to expand its portfolio of rare earths extracted in Malaysia, as it hopes to bolster its position as a key alternative su... Read More