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North Korea
Warship launch goes belly-up
A major accident occurred at the launch ceremony for a new North Korean naval destroyer, state media reported, with leader Kim Jong-un calling the mishap a "criminal act".
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Focus
Engine trouble in auto heartland
SOLIHULL, a market town in England's West Midlands, is home to one of Britain's largest car factories, run by luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover.
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Metro News
Malaysian brand in high spirits after winning awards
A HOMEGROWN brand has placed Malaysia on the world stage of premium spirits.
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Pakistan
Six killed in school bus bombing
A suspected suicide bomber targeted a school bus in the southwest, killing at least four children and two adults, in an attack the government accused India of backing.
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Japan
Reports: Taxi driver suspected of raping 50 women
Police said they arrested a former taxi driver on suspicion of drugging and raping a female passenger, with reports saying there could be dozens more victims.
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Other Sports
Empowering children via sports
PETALING JAYA: Former squash queen Datuk Nicol David is known for her mental strength, especially during her playing days.
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Pakistan
Elephants on 400-pill daily TB regimen
A team of doctors and vets in Pakistan has developed a novel treatment for a pair of elephants suffering from tuberculosis that involves feeding them at least 400 pills a day.
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Football
Kedah and Perak ineligible to play in the Super League
PETALING JAYA: Two of Malaysia's football heavyweights Kedah and Perak face an uncertain future after failing to obtain the National Licence required for participation in the 2025-2026 Super League season.
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Economy
S. Korean port cranes key leverage in US tariff talks
Port cranes have surfaced as South Korea's next bargaining chip in tariff negotiations with the United States in the wake of the Trump administration's efforts to phase out made-in-China cranes at US ports.
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India
Lion population roars up by a third
The country's Asiatic lion population has increased by over a third to 891, according to a five-yearly census, boosting efforts to conserve the vulnerable species.
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Philippines
Marcos calls on Cabinet to resign
President Ferdinand Marcos called on his entire Cabinet to resign after disappointing results for his party at mid-term elections, a move that analysts say is aimed at reviving his waning popularity.
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Metro News
Making room for Penang tourism
THIRTEEN new hotels have opened in Penang since August 2023 to meet growing demands of the state's tourism industry, with seven more expected to begin operations soon.
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Metro News
Packaged delights for Dragon Boat fest
Xin Cuisine Chinese restaurant marks the Dragon Boat Festival with time-honoured traditional delicacies.
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Metro News
Joy as Border Regiment veterans reunite in Pengkalan Hulu
A grand reunion for Border Regiment Third Battalion saw some 500 veterans and their family members gathered in Pengkalan Hulu town in Hulu Perak.
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Metro News
Bridging gaps between generations
Understanding and inclusion go a long way in bridging generations, as what Sunway's "human library" pilot project hopes to accomplish.
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Football
FAM: Fans will still flock to MU and national team’s matches
PETALING JAYA: With the highly-anticipated Asean All-Stars vs Manchester United clash on May 28 and Malaysia vs Cape Verde international friendly less than 24 hours later, concerns have surfaced about fans' interest and attendance.
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Football
Selangor’s Fortes hopes to fly high for Cape Verde in friendly
PETALING JAYA: Alvin Fortes has returned to the international football fold after seven years. And it is the perfect birthday gift for him.
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Football
Azurin intends to elevate woman football to a new level
PETALING JAYA: National women's football team goalkeeper Nur Azurin Mazlan has returned home with renewed zeal after a successful five-month stint in the European league.
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Metro News
M’sia-China event presents potential business linkups
China Entrepreneurs Association in Malaysia (PUCM) continues to foster strong Malaysia-China relations by promoting economic growth and cross-cultural exchange between the nations.
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Metro News
Australian meats get Japanese treatment
Lovers of lamb and beef can take the opportunity to enjoy premium Australian meats with Japanese flair.
