When US President Donald Trump said, “A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight,” he hardly knew the profundity of his words. Iran, formerly Persia, has a history that goes back at least 7,000 years, and has a long list of great contributions to the world. Among these
China unveiled new incentives for the island, but said they had to be based on 'opposing Taiwan independence'.
Parliamentary absenteeism has long been a bugbear for Malaysians.
Experts say ransoms should not be paid because they fund criminal organisations.
A bigger drop in support were among people aged 60 and over in comparison with younger generations.
A quiet vulnerability sits at the heart of American health care. The United States — home to the world’s most innovative pharmaceutical sector — depends heavily on China for the active pharmaceutical ingredients used to manufacture its medicines. How heavily is debated. Some
Fresh protein products are leading the increase as producers struggle with energy price volatility.
Around 6,000 residents of Wang Fuk Court were given three-hour windows to retrieve their belongings for the first time since the fire.
In an Instagram post on Sunday (Apr 19), Indian actress Deepika Padukone revealed that she was expecting her second child with her husband, actor Ranveer Singh.
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Manufacturers are seeking alternative sources amid a shortage of traditional supplies.
HONG KONG, April 20 - Victims of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades began government-supervised visits to their ravaged former homes on Monday for the first time since the November blaze, looking to retrieve personal items that might have survived.
They are joined for the first time by a significant contingent of Japanese forces.
A search was also under way for a man living at a property that was flooded in the suburb of Karori.
WELLINGTON, April 20 - Residents in low-lying areas of New Zealand’s capital city Wellington were urged to evacuate on Monday, as heavy rain continued to drench the city, which experienced flash flooding overnight.
SEOUL, April 20 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung heads into talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday, aiming for a big boost in economic cooperation, particularly in areas such as shipbuilding.
WASHINGTON/CAIRO, April 20 - Concerns grew on Monday that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran might not hold after the U.S. said it had seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade and Iran vowed to retaliate.
Experts also warn of the increasing likelihood of flash floods.
Mr Abcideff said his unique name has never caused him trouble when voting during elections.
Mr Toh Khai Shern has about 20 per cent vision, limited to light and shadows.
The tougher rules come amid concerns that vapes have been sold to minors
A growing number of private academies now offer coaching specifically for class president elections.
Authorities confirmed that 0perations at KLIA T1 have stabilised on April 19.
The man in his 50s was on South Korea’s wanted list for distributing sexually explicit content.
The fugitive spent seven days on the run.
Gao Zhen is being retroactively punished for 15 year-old-works, in a case that has alarmed rights groups.
Brent crude futures rose about 5% to US$95.16 a barrel.
Iran says it has no plans to negotiate with the US after President Donald Trump threatened Sunday that “the whole country is going to get blown up” if Iran refuses to make a deal. There are conflicting reports on what Trump subsequently described as an attack on an Iranian
WELLINGTON, April 20 - A newly released poll showed support has fallen further for New Zealand's ruling National Party and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, as he continues to face questions over whether he can retain his party's backing to stay in the top job.
Reports say that members of his National Party may be prepared to back a leadership challenge.
This is the fourth ballistic missile launch in April and the seventh in 2026.
Millions of voters have been struck off the voter list in several states and critics are questioning the process.
April 19 - Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday that he spoke with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian about the conflict in the Gulf.
Thousands of people have been displaced after a fire destroyed around 1,000 homes in Malaysia's Sabah state.
A naval task group led by a Chinese warship will sail through the Bashi Channel into the Western Pacific Ocean.
Sarawak’s ruling coalition, GPS, is preparing for state and national polls, due by April 2027 and February 2028.
China is keen to stake its position both as an early adopter and leader in humanoid robots.
PARIS/DUBAI, April 19 - European allies fear an inexperienced U.S. negotiating team is pushing for a swift, headline‑grabbing framework deal with Iran that could entrench rather than resolve deeper problems, diplomats with past experience dealing with Tehran said.
Japan's share of women among Cabinet ministers fell to 10 per cent in 2025, from 12.5 per cent in 2005.
DUBAI, April 19 - Iran now updates and replenishes its missile and drone launchers at a higher speed than it did prior to the war with the U.S. and Israel, the Revolutionary Guards Aerospace Force commander said on Sunday, according to Nournews.
Two local men and a foreign woman were killed at a restaurant in Malaysia.
Robots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, with the winning machine leaving its human rivals for dust.
But the race wasn’t without hiccups - one robot fell flat at the start line while another bumped into a barrier.
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that national oil company Petronas is set to negotiate with Russia to purchase oil and ensure a sufficient supply for domestic use.
