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Football
Soccer-Arteta receives Wenger's advice on fine margins in title run-in
(Reuters) - Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta has been seeking counsel from former manager Arsene Wenger as the club aims to end their 20-year wait for the Premier League title this season, Arteta said ahead of Sunday's trip to Tottenham Hotspur.
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Tennis
Tennis-Nadal excited by prospect of partnering Alcaraz at Paris Olympics
(Reuters) - Rafa Nadal said it would be exciting to partner fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz at the Paris Olympics this year and the 22-times singles Grand Slam champion hoped they can enter some doubles tournaments in the build-up to the Games.
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Thailand
People urged to avoid outdoors as Thailand braces for another hot weekend
Residents of Thailand are advised to avoid staying outdoors for extended periods and to monitor the health of those in vulnerable groups as most of the country is forecast to experience a hot to a very hot day on Saturday and Sunday, the Thailand Meteorological Department said.
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Nation
The Gaza Freedom Flotilla has been suspended, participants advised to return, says representative
ISTANBUL: The atmosphere was sombre at the Hotel Tugra dining hall after all the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) participants were advised to return to their respective countries due to the Republic of Guinea Bissau's decision to withdraw permission to use its flag on the main ship, Akdeniz (Mediterranean).
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AseanPlus News
Indonesia fans hails its U-23 team after historic victory over title favourites S. Korea 11-10 on penalties
Chair of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) Erick Thohir expressed his gratitude and pride over the success of the Indonesian national team in advancing to the semifinals of the 2024 U-23 Asian Cup.
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Letters
Conduct public info sessions on new EPF initiative, says Wanita MCA
IT is important for Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributors to evaluate their financial situation and needs before signing up for the new EPF initiative as it may affect their retirement funds, says Wanita MCA.
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World
Thousands rally in Australian capitals to demand gender violence justice
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Violence against women is an "epidemic" in Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday, as thousands attended rallies in Sydney and other major Australian cities urging tougher laws on gendered violence.
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Nation
No flour brands exceed limits for benzoyl peroxide, says Health Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is constantly monitoring the numerous flour brands in the country to ensure they comply with Malaysian food safety regulations.
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Cricket
Cricket-England's Bairstow makes case for T20 World Cup inclusion with IPL ton
(Reuters) - Jonny Bairstow sent England selectors a timely reminder of his big-hitting abilities before they pick a squad for the Twenty20 World Cup in June by scoring an explosive unbeaten century in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
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Nation
KKB polls: Pakatan helped us, time for Umno, Barisan to return favour, says Zahid
HULU SELANGOR: It’s now time for Umno and Barisan Nasional to repay Pakatan Harapan for the latter’s assistance in previous by-elections since the unity government was formed, says Barisan chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
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AseanPlus News
Oil prices up following strong demand and Middle East strife
Oil prices increased on Friday night due to strong US demand and rising tensions in the Middle East, reported Anadolu.
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AseanPlus News
Man nabbed for posing as Singapore Airlines pilot at Delhi airport
Police in India arrested a man at the New Delhi international airport on April 25 for impersonating a Singapore Airlines (SIA) pilot, after he was found walking around the airport dressed in full pilot gear.
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Nation
Three dead, five severely hurt in Jalan Kuala Krai-Gua Musang accident
KOTA BARU: Three died and five were seriously injured in an accident involving three pickup trucks on Jalan Kuala Krai-Gua Musang, Kampung Pahi, early Saturday (April 27) morning.
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Video games
Young Europeans are spending money in the metaverse
European tweens are increasingly willing to spend money in the metaverse to buy virtual products. Almost half of eight- to 12-year-olds have already bought a digital product, and a third are even willing to spend their own money.
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AseanPlus News
UN official says it could take 14 years or more to clear rubble from Gaza
The extensive amount of rubble left by Israel's devastating war in the Gaza Strip could take about 14 years to remove, a United Nations (UN) official said on Friday.
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Nation
MATTA Fair Penang 2024 kicks off with 300 booths
GEORGE TOWN: The two-day Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair Penang 2024 has opened its doors at Setia SPICE Arena here.
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World
North Korea accuses US of politicizing human rights issues
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea accused the United States on Saturday of politicizing human rights in the East Asian country, denouncing what it called political provocation and conspiracy.
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Nation
KKB by-election: MACC to run 24-hour operations room until polling day
PETALING JAYA: A 24-hour operations room will be operated by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to allow the public to report on issues related to corruption and abuse of power throughout the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election.
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Thailand
Thaksin-linked Thai TV broadcaster to shut down after 15 years
Voice TV, a Thai media company owned by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s family, said it will cease operations next month and lay off about 200 employees including journalists.
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Nation
Over 200 illegals nabbed in Johor raids
JOHOR BARU: A total of 206 foreign individuals were arrested by the Immigration Department for allegedly violating the terms of their pass.