Gas pipeline leak sparks Malaysian inferno
Pipeline belonging to state-run Petronas sends fire spreading to villages during Eid public holiday.
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Fresh US strikes extend air campaign targeting Yemen’s Houthis
Houthis claim to down US drone. President Donald Trump declares Yemeni rebel group ‘decimated’ by…
Israel bombs Lebanon’s Beirut again, testing fragile truce with Hezbollah
Lebanese officials say the attack on Dahiyeh killed at least three people and wounded seven…
Nepal’s girls face new child marriage fears amid debate to change law
Nepal has five million child brides. A proposal to lower the marriage age could imperil…
South Korea’s Constitutional Court to rule on Yoon’s impeachment on Friday
At least six of the court’s eight justices need to uphold Yoon’s impeachment to remove…
French politics to get ‘even messier’ as far-right figurehead Le Pen rails against ban, analysts warn
Analysts say the judgment barring Marine Le Pen from running for public office plunges France…
Huge gas pipeline fire forces evacuations in Malaysia
A huge fire at a gas pipeline in Malaysia has injured more than 30 people…
CNBC Daily Open: Stocks had worst quarter in years amid Trump tariff chaos
U.S. stocks took a heavy beating in the first quarter of the year. But the…
To what extent is Israel reshaping the occupied West Bank?
Israel is rapidly expanding illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Can Donald Trump seek a third term – and what are his options?
US president hints at serving third term despite constitutional limits, while allies say he’s exploring…
Ashwani Kumar makes record-breaking IPL debut for Mumbai Indians
Kumar put on an outstanding bowling display, becoming the first Indian player to take four…
A ‘coup d’etat’: Israel’s Netanyahu pushes ahead with his judicial changes
After claiming in 2023 that the changes were ‘paused’, prime minister resurrects his plans to…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,132
These are the key events on day 1,132 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
China stages military drills off Taiwan in warning to ‘separatists’
China’s Eastern Theater Command says its multi-force exercise will test the military’s combat readiness.
Why is China angry about a plan to sell two ports on the Panama Canal?
Beijing’s displeasure over conglomerate’s plans highlights tightening business environment in Hong Kong.
International visitors pour into Japan — to the delight and dismay of its ski towns
Some ski towns in Japan are booming from a rise in international visitors, while resorts…
China kicks off military drills near Taiwan, warns island’s ‘independence’ means war
The military action came after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to strengthen military ties…
Trump says he’ll be ‘kind’ on tariffs amid rollercoaster for global stocks
US president says tariffs announcement on April 2 will be a ‘rebirth’ as trade uncertainty…
Australia central bank says it’s cautious about inflation outlook as it keeps rates steady at 4.1%
The move was also in line with expectations from economists, and comes as Australia’s government…
CNBC Daily Open: Stocks were trounced in the first quarter amid Trump tariff chaos
U.S. stocks took a heavy beating during the first quarter of the year. But the…