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Cambodia’s new conscription law takes effect in wake of conflict with Thailand
The legislation replaces a 2006 statute that was never implemented and was brought in following recent border tensions with Thailand.
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India’s JioStar Chief Uday Shankar Says Cricket Boards Are Pricing Themselves Out of Their Biggest Market (EXCLUSIVE)
“Cricket is at a crossroads,” says Uday Shankar. As vice-chair of JioStar – the behemoth Indian platform that serves more than 500 million viewers, spends some $3.9 billion a year…
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Cuba Gooding Jr., Luke Ford, Keith Duffy and Qymira Board Action Thriller ‘Lotus’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Hong Kong-based ACT3 and Philippine production company Blackops Studios Asia have set Cuba Gooding Jr., Luke Ford, Keith Duffy and multimedia artist Qymira in “Lotus,” an international action thriller that…
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Korea Box Office: Yeon Sang-ho’s Cannes Midnight Screener ‘Colony’ Rockets to No. 1 With Dominant Opening
Fresh from its world premiere in the Midnight Screenings section of the Cannes Film Festival, Yeon Sang-ho’s action-horror zombie extravaganza “Colony” re-energized the South Korean box office during the weekend…
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Two Singaporeans among eight arrested in drug raid at Kuala Lumpur hotel after man dies
A 31-year-old Malaysian man was pronounced dead at Kuala Lumpur Hospital’s emergency department after being brought there on Sunday (May 24) morning.
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China Box Office: ‘Dear You’ Enjoys Spectacular Surge as ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Debuts
Jinant Film & TV’s family drama “Dear You” retained its position at the top of the China box office during the May 22–24 weekend, pulling in RMB309.4 million ($45.5 million)…
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Seek consent from Pahang Sultan before military training in state, crown prince tells Malaysian Armed Forces
Malaysia’s armed forces said it recognises the importance of “strategic cooperation with the state government, enforcement agencies, relevant experts and local communities”.
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Three killed, one injured in accident at Petronas floating vessel off Malaysia
The incident occurred on Sunday (May 24) afternoon during lifeboat maintenance work at a floating storage and offloading vessel off Terengganu state.
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Death toll rises to three after Philippine building collapse, with 17 still missing
Two workers pinned under the wreckage were found alive after the nine-storey structure gave way, but later died of their injuries.
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As Indonesia, Malaysia mull tougher visa rules to counter foreign criminals and scammers, what are potential drawbacks?
Indonesia and Malaysia are considering tighter visa and immigration rules to combat criminal networks and scam syndicates that make use of foreigners, but experts caution that there are diplomatic and…
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Trump says Iran deal ‘largely negotiated’, would reopen Strait of Hormuz
Washington and Iran have “largely negotiated” a memorandum of understanding on a peace deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Donald Trump said, as expectations rose that…
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Philippines building collapse leaves 21 missing as rescuers hear voices from rubble
The building collapsed after a fierce thunderstorm in Angeles City in Pampanga province
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Powerful bomb explosion in Pakistan’s Quetta kills 24, reports say
An explosion on a railway track in Pakistan’s Quetta killed at least 24 people, news outlet Al Arabiya reported on Sunday, citing officials. More than 50 were injured in the…
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Dozens wounded as bomb blast in Pakistan overturns passenger train
The explosion happened as the train passed through the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta
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Johor declares Monday special holiday after JDT football club wins Malaysia Cup
Also known as the Southern Tigers, JDT beat Kuching City FC 2-0 in the final to win their fourth consecutive Malaysia Cup title.
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Johor declares special holiday on May 25 after JDT football club wins Malaysia Cup
Also known as the Southern Tigers, JDT beat Kuching City FC 2-0 in the final to win their fourth consecutive Malaysia Cup title.
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US and Iran report progress on talks ending war, looking to next few days
Iran, the United States and mediator Pakistan all said on Saturday that progress had been made in talks on ending almost three months of war. Tehran is focused on finalising…