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Bangladesh signs biggest-ever Boeing deal for 14 aircraft for Biman Bangladesh Airlines fleet expansion

Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- DHAKA, May 1 - Bangladesh yesterday signed a deal with US aircraft manufacturer Boeing to buy 14 planes for its national carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the two sides announc... Read More


Oil slumps after hitting peak, US indices reach new records

Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- NEW YORK, May 1 - Oil prices struck a four-year high yesterday on worries about a resumption of hostilities in the Middle East, before slumping to end the day. But key US indic... Read More


Zambry: Education gaps start early, calls for holistic overhaul of Bumiputera education system

Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 - Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said educational gaps begin long before students enter university, calling for a holistic overhaul of... Read More


Tourism minister urges critics to stop politicising Rain Rave festival, says it boosts economy and supports traders

Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 - Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing is calling on all parties to stop politicising the Rain Rave Water Music Festival (RRWMF), wh... Read More


Princess Diana's secret recordings to feature in 2027 docuseries

LOS ANGELES, May 1 -- A new documentary series based on hours of previously unreleased recordings made by Diana, the late Princess of Wales, is in the works, producers announced Thursday. Diana: The ... Read More


Britney Spears faces DUI charge after March arrest in California, but could escape jail time with plea deal

LOS ANGELES, May 1 -- Pop star Britney Spears on Thursday was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, prosecutors outside Los Angeles said - but she could avoid jail time with a... Read More


Trump says 'OK' with Iran playing in US at World Cup as football diplomacy debate grows

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- US President Donald Trump said he was "OK" with Iran playing their World Cup games in the United States, after FIFA chief Gianni Infantino reiterated that the team would do so des... Read More


Tiong says Malaysia's tourist arrivals continue to grow despite Middle East conflict

Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 - Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said tourist arrivals in Malaysia continue to grow despite the Middle East conflict. Tiong s... Read More


Infantino: Iran will compete in World Cup and play matches in United States as scheduled

Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- VANCOUVER, May 1 - Fifa President Gianni Infantino reiterated that Iran will play their World Cup games in the United States as scheduled, as football's power-brokers met in Van... Read More


Braga strike late to beat Freiburg 2-1 in Europa League semi-final first leg

Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- BRAGA, May 1 - Braga will take a slender advantage to Germany for the return leg of their Europa League semi-final after Mario Dorgeles scored in injury-time to give the hosts a... Read More