Two Chinese nationals were killed in an explosion near the international airport in Pakistan’s southern province of Karachi on Sunday evening, the Chinese embassy in Pakistan said, in what it described as a terrorist attack. In an e-mailed statement to reporters, the separatist Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) said the blast …
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When looking for a vacation rental, people often expect glowing reviews, great prices (even lower in the case of non-reward options), and free airport transfers. Of course, not only finding the best price, but also the best value for money. These days, value for money isn’t just about location and …
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Emmanuel Macron called on Thursday for the end of the delivery of weapons to Israel, criticized for the act of retaliation for its operations in Gaza. I think today the most important thing is to return to a political solution, to stop supplying weapons to fight in Gaza, Macron said …
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Rising cost of living is a reality that Malaysians have to face. With food prices on the rise, maintaining a healthy diet while on a budget has become more difficult than ever. However, good nutrition is still important for public health and prevention, especially during difficult times. The good news …
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Employers are finding it increasingly difficult to manage the expectations of Generation Z (Gen Z) workers, but youth campaigners and business organizations say that changes in workplace culture are a necessity is inevitable. Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) president Syed Hussain Syed Husman said young workers expect quick success, but often …
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Foreign investors continued to sell shares on Bursa Malaysia last week, with sales hitting an 18-week high of RM1.10 billion, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF ) said. In its financial report for the week ended October 4, 2024, MIDF said that foreign investors sold net daily and …
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People in their thirties often believe that time is on their side and the thought of terminal illness seems far away. However, for Ili Sulaiman, life changed when he suffered a heart attack at the age of 37. Heart attacks and other heart accidents are no longer a disease of …
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Chipmaker China Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp led a $13 billion sector meeting, when investors bet Beijing would announce political or financial support for the company’s core for its geopolitical ambitions. Shares of SMIC, which has been blacklisted by Washington for allegedly aiding the Chinese military, surged as much as 28% …
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Sometimes, fortune can appear when you least expect it. Such is the case for Ammar Syed Jamaludin, 18, who sold the Straits Chinese Peranakan station for SG$115,700 (RM374,174). Ammar, the founder of The Gallerist Company, a Penang-based antiques business, initially planned to buy only the beautiful company that decorated the …
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Thousands of protesters marched in central London today to demand an end to violence in Gaza and Lebanon, as the war in the Palestinian territories approaches its first anniversary. Palestinian supporters from across the country began a march from Russell Square to Downing Street to demand an end to the …
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