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Pakistan sends new Iranian peace proposal to US

Pakistan sends new Iranian peace proposal to US

US President Donald Trump is reportedly expected to meet top national security advisers on Tuesday (May 19) to discuss options for resuming military action.

19/05/2026

At least nine killed in southwest China after truck falls into river in heavy rain

At least nine killed in southwest China after truck falls into river in heavy rain

19/05/2026

UN demands Israel prevent 'genocide' in Gaza

UN demands Israel prevent 'genocide' in Gaza

18/05/2026

Train driver charged after deadly Bangkok bus collision

Train driver charged after deadly Bangkok bus collision

18/05/2026

Iran officially announces new body to manage Strait of Hormuz: Top security council

The Persian Gulf Strait Authority would provide "real-time updates" on Hormuz Strait operations and developments, said Iran's Supreme National Security Council.

18/05/2026

Oil stocks declining 'very fast', IEA chief warns

"We have still several weeks but we should be aware of the fact that they're declining rapidly," said the head of the International Energy Agency, referring to commercial oil stocks.

18/05/2026

Lebanon president says he will do the 'impossible' to stop war with Israel

Lebanon president says he will do the 'impossible' to stop war with Israel

18/05/2026

Ahead of Putin’s visit, Chinese media cast Sino-Russia ties as a source of ‘stability’ in global turmoil

Ahead of Putin’s visit, Chinese media cast Sino-Russia ties as a source of ‘stability’ in global turmoil

18/05/2026

Earthquake hits southwest China; thousands evacuate, buildings collapse

Earthquake hits southwest China; thousands evacuate, buildings collapse

18/05/2026

A radiologist who spotted tumours on her own scan now dances competitively after surviving ovarian cancer

A radiologist who spotted tumours on her own scan now dances competitively after surviving ovarian cancer

18/05/2026

At least nine killed in southwest China after truck falls into river in heavy rain

At least nine killed in southwest China after truck falls into river in heavy rain

19/05/2026

UN demands Israel prevent 'genocide' in Gaza

UN demands Israel prevent 'genocide' in Gaza

18/05/2026

Train driver charged after deadly Bangkok bus collision

Train driver charged after deadly Bangkok bus collision

18/05/2026

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UK Labour leadership hopeful reopens Brexit debate

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Oil touches 2-week high after drone attack on UAE nuclear power plant

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19/05/2026

India's Adani to pay US$275 mn settlement to US over alleged Iran sanctions violations

India's Adani to pay US$275 mn settlement to US over alleged Iran sanctions violations

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Iran World Cup squad lands in south Türkiye for training

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18/05/2026

IMDA suspends review of Simba's proposed acquisition of M1 amid probe into potential regulatory breach

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18/05/2026

Bodies of four Italian divers found after Maldives accident

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A radiologist who spotted tumours on her own scan now dances competitively after surviving ovarian cancer

A radiologist who spotted tumours on her own scan now dances competitively after surviving ovarian cancer

18/05/2026

987 DJ Sonia Chew gets married, her father manages to walk her down the aisle amid his cancer battle

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18/05/2026

After 100 years, iconic Cantonese restaurant Wing Seong Fatty’s to close in 2026

After 100 years, iconic Cantonese restaurant Wing Seong Fatty’s to close in 2026

18/05/2026

Korean drama Perfect Crown apologises after backlash over royal coronation inaccuracies

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18/05/2026

Chin Mee Chin Confectionery opening new outlet at Nex mall

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18/05/2026

Shoving, tear gas, forced closures: Chaos at Swatch stores as brand launches collaboration with AP

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19/05/2026

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James Chin

Commentary: UMNO has ambitions for Malaysia's next general election but little room for manoeuvre

15/05/2026

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15/05/2026

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14/05/2026

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13/05/2026

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15/05/2026

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