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Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun to visit China ahead of Trump trip, raising cross-strait tensions
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (796+ words) TAIPEI, April 5 " Taiwan's main opposition leader will make a rare trip to China on Tuesday, weeks before US President Donald Trump, with Beijing expected to use the visit to increase its influence over the democratic island. Cheng Li-wun, who will…...
Corruption trial of Pedro Sanchez ally Jose Luis Abalos threatens Spain’s minority govt
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (493+ words) MADRID, April 5 "A corruption trial of a former right hand man to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez begins on Tuesday, a politically explosive case that has threatened to topple the Socialist-led minority government. Jose Luis Abalos is a disgraced ex-Socialist…...
Frenchman executed in China for drug trafficking, Paris condemns death penalty
20+ hour, 25+ min ago (129+ words) Frenchman executed in China for drug trafficking, Paris condemns death penalty'Malay Mail PARIS, April 5 " A Frenchman sentenced to death in China in 2010 for drug trafficking has been executed, France's foreign ministry announced yesterday, expressing its "consternation." Chan Thao Phoumy, a…...
Apple TV: What else to add to your April watchlist (VIDEO)
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (531+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 " Still staring at your Apple TV and wondering what to watch on the streaming service? Here's a good mix of what to look forward to this month: Outcome is a dark comedy that centers on Reef Hawk…...
Shake-up in K-pop: Mark Lee announces leaving SM, NCT
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (630+ words) SEOUL, April 4 " NCT fans were left shocked to learn that Mark Lee, considered the group's mainstay and face of the NCT brand, was leaving not just his agency SM Entertainment but the group as well." The news broke on April…...
BTS’ ‘Arirang’ tops Billboard, Spotify, YouTube and Australia’s ARIA charts, slips to No. 4 in UK
21+ hour, 45+ min ago (318+ words) SEOUL, April 5 " BTS has continued its dominance on global music charts with their latest album Arirang, maintaining the No. 1 position on Spotify's weekly global charts for a second consecutive week. The group held the top spot on Spotify's Weekly Top…...
K‑pop meets chaebol: Stray Kids’ Felix trends after selfie with Samsung chairman at Macron’s Seoul luncheon
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (248+ words) SEOUL, April 5 " Stray Kids member Felix shared a selfie with Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong, sparking attention on Instagram. According to Korea JoongAng Daily, the picture was taken at a state luncheon at the Yeongbingwan guesthouse in Seoul during…...
Police arrest suspect in Kajang MRT station sexual harassment case after viral clip
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (255+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 " A man suspected of committing an act of sexual harassment at Kajang MRT station, in an incident that went viral on the Threads app, has been arrested, police said yesterday. Kajang district police chief Assistant Commissioner Naazron…...
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Zero-waste Haj: Tabung Haji launches recycling drive for pilgrims’ ‘ihram’ garments
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (523+ words) PUTRAJAYA, April 5 " Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has introduced the "Haji Lestari" initiative for the 1447H/2026 Haj season as an effort to cultivate a zero-waste culture among pilgrims through the management and recycling of used ihram garments. The initiative, implemented for the…...