Arteta Urges Arsenal to Embrace ‘Beautiful’ Season Run-In Despite Injury Setbacks

LONDON, April 5 — Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has urged his team to stay focused on their title ambitions despite losing Gabriel Magalhaes for the remainder of the season due to a hamstring injury.

With Chinese-Australian Votes in Play, Politicians Turn to Xiaohongshu to Win Key Marginal Seats

SYDNEY, April 5 — When Labor’s Jerome Laxale secured the Sydney seat of Bennelong in the 2022 federal election, Chinese-Australian voters—frustrated with then-Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s strained ties with Beijing—played a crucial role in his narrow victory.‍

TikTok Deal Paused as China Signals Rejection Over Tariff Dispute, Sources Say

WASHINGTON, April 5 — A proposed deal to spin off TikTok’s US operations has been put on hold after China signaled it would not approve the plan, following President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of increased tariffs on Chinese imports, according to two sources familiar with the matter.‍

April 5, 2025
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Police Open Fire to Foil Kidnapping in Johor, Three Suspects Arrested in Cheras

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — Police were forced to open fire to apprehend three suspected kidnappers in a dramatic encounter at Jalan Cengkeh, Taman Cheras, yesterday.‍

April 5, 2025
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Anwar: MITI Evaluating Impact of US Tariffs on Malaysia, Response to Prioritize National Interests

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that the latest tariff measures imposed by the United States on Malaysia are currently being evaluated by relevant ministries and agencies, led by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).‍

April 5, 2025
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Two years after scrapping the mandatory death penalty, data suggests Malaysia could be leaving it behind for good.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — Two years after Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s administration abolished the mandatory death penalty, Malaysia has seen a dramatic 87 per cent drop in its death row population — the strongest sign yet that the country is shifting away from capital punishment, even though it remains legal.‍

Fernandez strike seals crucial Chelsea victory as pressure mounts on Postecoglou at Tottenham

LONDON, April 4 — Chelsea moved up to fourth in the Premier League as Enzo Fernandez’s decisive goal secured a 1-0 victory over struggling Tottenham, intensifying the pressure on Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou.‍

US fencer disqualified for refusing to compete against transgender opponent in women's event.

WASHINGTON, April 4 — A fencer was disqualified from a US women’s foil event after refusing to compete against a transgender opponent, an incident that has since gone viral online.‍

Trump dismisses national security officials after far-right influencer raises doubts about their loyalty.

WASHINGTON, April 4 — Donald Trump dismissed multiple US national security officials following concerns raised by a far-right conspiracy theorist in a White House meeting, US media reported yesterday.‍

April 4, 2025
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Businessman loses RM5.5 million in forex scam involving Vietnamese Dong after placing trust in an unlicensed dealer in Miri.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 — A company director lost RM5.5 million after allegedly falling victim to a foreign exchange scam.‍

April 4, 2025
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Gas explosion recovery begins as 85 homes in Putra Heights declared safe for re-entry.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 — Police and enforcement officers from the Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) continue to maintain strict control at the entrance of Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, following last Tuesday’s gas pipeline fire.‍

April 4, 2025
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Health Ministry: 48 Putra Heights fire victims still hospitalized, including children with burns covering up to 20% of their bodies.

PUTRAJAYA, April 4 — A total of 48 out of 134 victims from the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire in Subang Jaya, Selangor, remain hospitalized, according to the Health Ministry (MOH).