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Japan short on recruits, eyes women to fill ranks by 2036

TOKYO, April 8 -- Japan wants to significantly boost the number of women in the military by the mid 2030s, the defence ministry has said, as it struggles to convince young people to enlist. Under a n... Read More


Things they don't tell you about life post-cancer

Kuala Lampur, April 8 -- As I write this I'm having a little pity party. It's been 11 days since I caught an upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) and I have yet to shake it off. My brain has dec... Read More


US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire as Trump pauses strikes and Tehran reopens Strait of Hormuz

WASHINGTON, April 8 --  The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire late yesterday, barely an hour before President Donald Trump's deadline to obliterate the rival country was ... Read More


For a change, try a lighter 'tonkotsu' ramen cooked by a Japanese chef at PJ's Restoran SS2 Chow Yang Kopitiam.

PETALING JAYA, April 8 -- Within the confines of a local coffee shop, you  can sometimes find something different from the usual wantan mee, char kway teow or chicken rice but Japanese ramen? Wi... Read More


Iran strikes Gulf as Trump grows 'impatient' over fragile ceasefire

TEHRAN, April 8 -- US Vice President JD Vance warned the truce between Washington and Tehran remained "fragile" Wednesday as several Gulf nations endured fresh attacks just hours after the rivals agre... Read More


Fahmi: So long as they follow the law, journalists should be allowed to do their jobs

PUTRAJAYA, April 8 -- Journalists must be given the space to carry out their duties, as long as they comply with regulations and do not violate established laws, said Communications Minister Datuk Fah... Read More


Indonesia deports British fugitive wanted in Spain over drug, money laundering charges

JAKARTA, April 8 -- Indonesia has deported a Briton arrested on the resort island of Bali last month for alleged transnational drug trafficking and money laundering in Spain, immigration officials sai... Read More


iQIYI lines up five new Malaysian originals for 2026, spanning romance, family and suspense

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 -- In Malaysia's fast-evolving streaming landscape, the rise of Chinese drama fandom is no longer a niche trend. As audiences become more diverse and digitally connected, platfo... Read More


Israel resumes strikes in south Lebanon, says truce with Iran excludes Beirut

BEIRUT, April 8 -- Israel renewed its strikes in south Lebanon on Wednesday, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted the Iran war truce does not include Lebanon. The strikes came despit... Read More


How cutting one litre of RON95 daily can save millions: Simple habits to ease Malaysia's fuel subsidy burden

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 -- As fuel prices in Malaysia continue to rise, the nation faces a pressing challenge. Subsidies are eating away at government coffers, with the financial strain growing heavier... Read More