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Investigators tracked down a suspect who allegedly confessed to having traded more than two dozen infants, some as young as three months old. — Illustration/Pexels pic

World / 07 Apr 2026

Indonesia charges 19 over baby trafficking ring, with most babies being sold to Singapore

Firefighters and Police officers transport a person from the wreckage of a TGV train after its collision at a level crossing with a lorry between Bethune and Lens, in Bully-les-Mines, in the Pas-de-Calais region, northern France on April 7, 2026. The driver of the TGV train died and 27 people were injured in the accident, AFP has learnt from the prefecture and the SNCF. — AFP pic

World / 07 Apr 2026

Train driver killed, two critically injured as French TGV collides with truck

Caning retains strong support in Aceh to punish a range of offences that also include gambling and gay sex. — AFP pic

World / 07 Apr 2026

Indonesian couple get 100 lashes each for sex outside marriage

In a forced-choice scenario between the two powers, 52 per cent of participants chose China, while 48 per cent opted for the United States. — Reuters pic

World / 07 Apr 2026

Survey: China returns as South-east Asia’s preferred superpower as fears grow over Trump’s policies

The additional district judge in Madurai, in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, found the officers guilty in the custodial deaths of trader Jeyaraj, 59, and his son Benniks, 31, according to a statement by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

World / 07 Apr 2026

Nine policemen in India sentenced to death after father-son die in custody for supposed breach of Covid rules

The government has now withdrawn a pledge to fund 1,000 additional specialty training posts that it said had been contingent on the deal being accepted. — Pexels pic

World / 07 Apr 2026

Doctors in England begin six-day strike after rejecting government's pay and workforce deal

Oil prices have surged since the US and Israel struck Iran at the end of February, unleashing a conflict that has run for more than five weeks and seen Tehran largely close the Strait, a vital energy artery. — Getty Images via AFP pic

World / 07 Apr 2026

UN expected to vote on watered-down Hormuz resolution today

The leader of the world’s second-largest economy also emphasised hydropower development and ecological protection, while urging the safe and orderly expansion of nuclear power, according to state broadcaster CCTV yesterday. — AFP pic

World / 07 Apr 2026

China’s Xi urges faster development of new energy system as Middle East war continues

Trump’s remarks came ahead of a visit by the defence alliance’s chief Mark Rutte scheduled for later this week. — AFP pic

World / 07 Apr 2026

Trump reiterates desire for Greenland, slams Nato allies for lack of support in Iran conflict

Both Trump and Iran have said that a proposal touted by international mediators for a 45-day ceasefire is not yet ready, and in a Washington press conference, the US president dialled up his warlike rhetoric once again. — AFP pic

World / 07 Apr 2026

Trump says Iran ceasefire ‘not good enough’, doubles down on threats to infrastructure

A woman holds a sign demanding the release of her relatives detained under the state of exception during a gathering for International Women's Day in San Salvador on March 8, 2026. Mass trials in El Salvador are moving forward against some 91,000 people detained under the state of exception imposed by President Nayib Bukele four years ago, in his anti-gang

World / 07 Apr 2026

In El Salvador’s mass trials, ‘the innocent pay for the guilty’

Volunteers distribute the opposition TISZA party's newspaper TISZTA Hang (Clean Voice) in private letterboxes in Budapest on February 14, 2026, two months ahead of the general election. Thanks to the TISZA party's on-the-ground network, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's grip on small towns like Jaszfenyszaru, population 6,000, appears to be weakening ahead of the April 12 vote. — AFP pic

World / 06 Apr 2026

Hungarians’ growing anger at living in EU’s ‘most corrupt state’

The EU's warning came after US President Donald Trump threatened to devastate civilian infrastructure in Iran if it did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. — AFP pool pic

World / 06 Apr 2026

After Trump threats, EU chief says targeting civilian infrastructure ‘illegal’

US President Donald Trump, in an expletive-laden Easter Sunday social media post, threatened to target Iran’s power plants and bridges tomorrow if the Strait of Hormuz is ⁠not reopened. — US Air Force via AFP pic

World / 06 Apr 2026

Kremlin: The whole Middle East is ‘on fire’

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and a 3D printed oil pipeline are seen in this illustration taken March 23, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 06 Apr 2026

Iran signals permanent restrictions on Strait of Hormuz amid US-Israel conflict

People attend a funeral ceremony for the Revolutionary Guards Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri, who was killed in strikes, amid the US.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran. — Reuters pic

World / 06 Apr 2026

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Too hot in here: Universiti Malaya apologises, disqualifies theatre performance over steamy bed scene

Cheap but out of reach: Why Malaysians can’t quit their cars despite affordable public transport

Red bays are public after 6.30pm — MPAJ warns businesses against ‘chop’ culture following Ampang Point ops

Move it or lose it: DBKL goes on a 4,500-vehicle towing spree

‘Better than doing nothing’: Hannah Yeoh defends Bangun KL, says it uses no public funds

How illegal ‘kereta sapu’ are hurting licensed Malaysian tour van, bus operators

How much was your raise? Malaysia’s 50 richest see wealth rocket up 30pc to US$116b

Armed robbers hit Brickfields gold shop, flee with RM9.7m jewellery

DBKL announces 13-day, 24-hour closure of Lorong Jalan TAR for sewerage repairs

Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan’s biggest arms‑export shift since WW2

Penang CM: Physical works for next phases of Juru-Sungai Dua decongestion project to kick off in Q3

‘I don’t remember’ — Inspector who ran over traffic cops claims bewitched by ‘black magic’

Anwar: Malaysia to prioritise domestic fuel, supply surplus to Australia

Tired of reckless drivers? Study shows 71pc of Malaysians support tougher traffic penalties

Indonesia charges 19 over baby trafficking ring, with most babies being sold to Singapore

Train driver killed, two critically injured as French TGV collides with truck

Indonesian couple get 100 lashes each for sex outside marriage

Survey: China returns as South-east Asia’s preferred superpower as fears grow over Trump’s policies

Nine policemen in India sentenced to death after father-son die in custody for supposed breach of Covid rules

Doctors in England begin six-day strike after rejecting government's pay and workforce deal

UN expected to vote on watered-down Hormuz resolution today

China’s Xi urges faster development of new energy system as Middle East war continues

Trump reiterates desire for Greenland, slams Nato allies for lack of support in Iran conflict

Trump says Iran ceasefire ‘not good enough’, doubles down on threats to infrastructure

In El Salvador’s mass trials, ‘the innocent pay for the guilty’

Hungarians’ growing anger at living in EU’s ‘most corrupt state’

After Trump threats, EU chief says targeting civilian infrastructure ‘illegal’

Kremlin: The whole Middle East is ‘on fire’

Iran signals permanent restrictions on Strait of Hormuz amid US-Israel conflict

Iran executes man accused of aiding US, Israel during anti-government protests