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Indonesia
Volcano erupts in eastern Indonesia, spews miles-high ash tower
A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted on Sunday morning, spewing an ash tower more than two miles into the sky and prompting officials to warn people to keep away.
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China
Elon Musk visits China as Tesla seeks self-driving technology rollout
Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a surprise visit, where he is expected to meet senior officials to discuss the rollout of Full Self-Driving software and permission to transfer data overseas, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
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India
India's top food maker MDH says its spices and Everest products are safe after quality allegations
Indian spice maker MDH said its products are safe for consumption, and the company has not received any communication from regulators and authorities in Hong Kong or Singapore about alleged contamination in its products.
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AseanPlus News
Slot is right fit to fill up the slot as Liverpool's new head coach, says James
The incoming Liverpool manager Arne Slot was not just plucked out of thin air.
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China
Five dead and many injured in China after tornado rips through Guangzhou
At least five people were killed and 33 injured after a tornado struck the Chinese city of Guangzhou on Saturday, state media reported.
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Nation
WEF: PM Anwar meets with Rwanda President
RIYADH: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held a bilateral meeting with President Paul Kagame of Rwanda on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Special Meeting here on Sunday (April 28).
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Laos
Guiyang-Laos tourist train set for debut to boost tourism, cultural exchanges
The first tourist train running from Guiyang in Southwest China’s Guizhou province to the Lao capital of Vientiane will make its inaugural journey on May 8, the Chinese city said on its website.
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Brunei
Musical talent and community spirit showcased at Brunei's Jerudong International School
The annual music review, ‘Go Forth with a Song’, not only showcased the musical talents and hard work of the students, but also how connected the school community at Jerudong International School (JIS).)
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Cricket
Cricket-Pakistan appoint Kirsten, Gillespie as head coaches
(Reuters) -Pakistan have appointed former South Africa batsman Gary Kirsten as head coach of their men's white-ball teams, while their test side will be guided by former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie, the country's cricket board said on Sunday.
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Nation
Malaysia has balanced foreign policy, stands clear of provocation, says PM Anwar
RIYADH: Malaysia adopts a balanced foreign policy approach between the West and East and stands clear of any sort of position that is deemed provocative, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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Asia & Oceania
A 'pre-retirement' diving escape on an island in Thailand
This reader shares his experience of taking a ferry from Kedah to Koh Lipe for a diving trip.
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Thailand
Thai ex-executive Pichai and market veteran named finance minister, faces growth challenge
Thai former energy executive Pichai Chunhavajira was named the country's finance minister on Sunday, facing a tough task to revive Southeast Asia's second-largest economy.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Tawau murder: Ex-wife of ehailing driver, stepbrother charged
KOTA KINABALU: A woman, who admitted to killing her ex-husband while testifying in a high-profile case in Tawau earlier this year, has been charged with murder.
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Philippines
Philippines suspends in-person classes due to record heat since 1915, jeepney strike
The Philippines will suspend in-person classes in all public schools for two days due to extreme heat and a nationwide strike by jeepney drivers, the education department said Sunday.
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Vietnam
Vietnamese PM raises proposals for Asean to become global digital transformation model
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Tuesday proposed breakthrough orientations to make Asean a model in digital transformation globally, while co-chairing a business roundtable with his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone in Hanoi.
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AseanPlus News
Host Saudi warns of economic fallout from Gaza war at global summit
Saudi Arabia on Sunday called for regional "stability", warning of the effects of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war on global economic sentiment at the start of a summit attended by a host of Gaza mediators.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Investors must deposit minimum of RM2mil to migrate to Sarawak, says Abang Johari
KUCHING: Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on Sunday (April 28) said that prospective investors must deposit at least RM2mil or purchase property worth not less than RM1.5mil to obtain permanent residency (PR) in the state.
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AseanPlus News
A message to South-East Asian football fans - get set for a exhilarating Euro 2024 says the legends of Man Utd and Liverpool
When it comes to football, fans in South East-Asia just cannot get enough of it. And just when you think the EPL and other top leagues are coming to an end, get ready for the biggie of the season - the Euro 2024.
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Nation
Ex-Malaysian beauty queen loses finger to frostbite while climbing Mera Peak in Himalayas
KUALA LUMPUR: In yet another remarkable feat of endurance and determination, the former Malaysian beauty queen Datin Harveen Kaur has scaled Mera Peak, her second conquest in just seven months, but lost a finger to frostbite.
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Nation
Johor cop under probe for sexual assault of underage girl suspended pending court case
JOHOR BARU: A police inspector who has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting an underage girl will be suspended from work, says Comm M. Kumar.