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Technical issue grounds MH8110: 278 pilgrims from KT051 to resume Haj journey on replacement flight via Muscat

MECCA, May 5 — A total of 278 Malaysian Haj pilgrims on flight KT051, which landed in Muscat, Oman following a technical issue, are scheduled to continue their journey to Jeddah early Wednesday on an alternative…

Sabah’s 40pc revenue claim gains traction with structured federal-state talks, says minister

KOTA KINABALU, May 5 — Negotiations between the federal government and the Sabah state government on the state’s 40 per cent revenue entitlement claim are actively progressing, focusing on four key aspects, said Datuk…

RM1.1b probe: Rafizi scheduled back at MACC at 10am today as questioning rolls into second day

PUTRAJAYA, May 5 — Former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli is scheduled to return to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters here today to continue providing his statement in connection with…

‘Allah’ inscription at Perlis shrine: Shop owner freed on bail as probe continues

KANGAR, May 5 — The hardware shop owner detained over the discovery of Jawi inscriptions bearing the word “Allah” at a small shrine at his premises in Seriab near here has been released on police bail. Kangar district…

Mid-air scare averted: MH8110 diverts to Muscat, all 278 Haj pilgrims safe

MECCA, May 5 — Flight MH8110, carrying 278 KT051 Haj pilgrims, made a precautionary landing at Muscat International Airport in Oman yesterday following a technical issue. Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) said the aircraft…

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Former Hong Kong police officer appointed to lead government’s media relations department

A former police officer who led daily press briefings during the 2019 protests and unrest has been appointed to a top post leading the Hong Kong government’s media relations department. John Tse. Photo: RTHK Screenshot.…

Singapore's Grab beats quarterly revenue estimates

Simplified: Why Tuanku Muhriz is legally still the Negeri Sembilan ruler, and why Undangs’ attempt to ‘sack’ him is invalid, experts say

The four “Undangs” or ruling chiefs of Negeri Sembilan have to follow the procedures in the state’s Constitution, legal experts said. Based on the Negeri Sembilan State Constitution, the Undangs’ recent attempt to…

Tsinghua: from preparatory school to China's academic powerhouse

From its origins as a preparatory school for overseas study, Tsinghua University in Beijing has risen to the forefront of global academia in artificial intelligence and engineering, becoming a symbol of excellence in…

UK party proposes blocking foreign nationals from student loans

Reform U.K. has unveiled plans to block foreign nationals from accessing government-backed student loans if the party comes to power.

Ukraine and Russia declare separate truces

Russia on Monday declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine between May 8-9, when Moscow marks its annual World War II Victory Day commemorations, and threatened a “massive missile strike” on Kyiv if Ukraine violated…

Australia news live: four Australians among passengers on luxury cruise ship hit by deadly suspected hantavirus outbreak

MV Hondius remains off the coast of Cape Verde after a suspected respiratory virus outbreak killed three people and left three more seriously ill. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily…

NAB recovers 80 acres of govt land illegally allotted to Bahria Town

ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Karachi on Monday announced the recovery of 80 acres of government land illegally allotted to Bahria Town in the Gulshan-i-Sarmast housing scheme in Hyderabad’s Deh…

Support among American Jews for US-led war on Iran declines: survey

WASHINGTON: Public opinion within parts of the American-Jewish community on the US-led war against Iran has shown a noticeable shift, with support easing and opposition rising over time, according to a recent survey.…

Suicide attack foiled on army check post in South Waziristan; civilian martyred, 15 injured

SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: An attempted suicide attack on a security forces’ post near Azam Warsak Bazaar, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s South Waziristan area, was foiled on Monday evening, officials said. According to security…

Pakistan has sufficient POL reserves till third week of June, says petroleum ministry

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar was informed by the petroleum ministry on Monday that the country has sufficient reserves of POL products till the third week of June. The information was conveyed to the deputy premier…

Uzbek PM Abdulla Aripov to join ‘milestone’ 200-member delegation in Hong Kong

Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov will visit Hong Kong two days after a 200-strong delegation from the Central Asian country arrived in the city via a charter flight on Monday to explore collaboration opportunities.…

PTI accuses govt of ‘unprecedented economic crisis’, slams claims of stability

ISLAMABAD: PTI accused the government on Monday of driving Pakistan into an “unprecedented economic and governance crisis” that has “crushed the common man”. In a statement, PTI’s Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas…