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Cambodian lawmakers approve anti-cybercrime law
Cambodian lawmakers approve anti-cybercrime law
PHNOM PENH: Fraudsters running cyberscam operations in Cambodia could face life in prison after the Senate approved a new law on Friday (Apr 3) targeting criminals involved in the multibillion-dollar illicit industry.
Man City host Liverpool, Arsenal chase treble in FA Cup quarter-finals
Man City host Liverpool, Arsenal chase treble in FA Cup quarter-finals
FOOTBALL: Liverpool face a daunting trip to Manchester City in the standout tie of the FA Cup quarter-finals this weekend as Mohamed Salah seeks to end nine spectacular seasons at Anfield on a high.
Israel under fire from Iran missiles as Trump issues new warning
Israel under fire from Iran missiles as Trump issues new warning
JERUSALEM: Israel said today (Apr 3) it was under attack from a new barrage of Iranian missiles, as President Donald Trump warned the United States had yet to begin “destroying what’s left” with more of the Islamic republic’s infrastructure in his sights.
Bangkok to host first Asian Eurovision
Bangkok to host first Asian Eurovision
BANGKOK: Eurovision will take its kitsch pageant on the road outside Europe for the first time when Bangkok hosts the song contest’s Asian debut in November, the organisers have announced.
Australia PM says Iran war objectives met, ‘not clear’ what more to achieve
Australia PM says Iran war objectives met, ‘not clear’ what more to achieve
SYDNEY: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said today (Apr 2) the original aims of the war in Iran had been met and it was not clear what more remained to be achieved.
‘Go get your own oil,’ Trump tells energy-short countries
‘Go get your own oil,’ Trump tells energy-short countries
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump says the countries that have not joined the Middle East war but are struggling with fuel shortages should “go get your own oil” in the Strait of Hormuz.
His Majesty the King endorses new Cabinet
His Majesty the King endorses new Cabinet
BANGKOK: His Majesty the King has endorsed the new Cabinet of second-term Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, with the nephew of jailed ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra made a deputy prime minister, the Royal Gazette said earlier today (Mar 31).
Premier League fans back call to scrap VAR
Premier League fans back call to scrap VAR
FOOTBALL: More than three-quarters of Premier League fans would like to see VAR scrapped and even more believe it has a detrimental impact on the matchday experience, according to a survey by the Football Supporters’ Association (FSA).
Iran defiant as Trump threatens to destroy oil island
Iran defiant as Trump threatens to destroy oil island
TEHRAN: Iran fired new missiles early today (Mar 31) as it vowed defiance against US President Donald Trump, who threatened to destroy the country’s oil export hub of Kharg Island along with power and desalination plants unless Tehran quickly accepts a deal to end the war.
Myanmar paves way for junta chief to become civilian president
Myanmar paves way for junta chief to become civilian president
NAYPYIDAW: Myanmar’s junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was nominated as a vice-presidential candidate and replaced as military commander today (Mar 30), paving the way for the coup leader to become president and continue his rule in civilian garb.
Antonelli wins in Japan to become youngest F1 championship leader
Antonelli wins in Japan to become youngest F1 championship leader
FORMULA ONE: Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli won the Japanese Grand Prix yesterday (Mar 29) for his second straight victory, as the 19-year-old Italian became the youngest driver in Formula One history to lead the world championship standings.
Asian Games cruise ship and wooden huts will be ‘unique experience’
Asian Games cruise ship and wooden huts will be ‘unique experience’
ASIAN GAMES: Athletes at the Asian Games in Japan will have “a unique experience” staying on a cruise ship and in wooden containers, an organising official has explained six months out from the event, while acknowledging there were concerns about the plan.
It’s go time: historic Moon mission set for lift-off
It’s go time: historic Moon mission set for lift-off
WASHINGTON: More than half-a-century after the groundbreaking Apollo program’s last crewed flight to the Moon, three men and one woman are preparing for a lunar journey set to turn a new page in American space exploration.
Gulf’s strategy of sporting investment rocked by war
Gulf’s strategy of sporting investment rocked by war
ALL SPORT: Around 80,000 fans were hoping to see Lionel Messi take on Lamine Yamal in Doha, while thousands more were gearing up for the F1 grands prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, but the war in the Middle East had other plans.
US currency to bear Trump’s signature, Treasury says
US currency to bear Trump’s signature, Treasury says
WASHINGTON: US paper currency will soon bear Donald Trump’s signature, the Treasury Department announced on Thursday (Mar 26), in a move that would be a first for a sitting American president and coincide with the country’s 250th anniversary.
Verstappen’s Japan GP win streak under threat as Mercedes dominate
Verstappen’s Japan GP win streak under threat as Mercedes dominate
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen says that the Japanese Grand Prix is one of his favourite races, but his chances of a fifth straight victory this weekend look vanishingly slim as his Red Bull struggles with Formula One’s sweeping new regulations.
California jury finds Meta, YouTube liable for social media addiction
California jury finds Meta, YouTube liable for social media addiction
LOS ANGELES: A Los Angeles jury has found Meta and YouTube liable for harming a young woman through the addictive design of their social media platforms, ordering the companies to pay US$3 million (B131mn) in damages and opening the door to potentially far larger punitive awards.
Iran says ‘no negotiations’ as US warns to accept 15-point deal
Iran says ‘no negotiations’ as US warns to accept 15-point deal
TEHRAN: US President Donald Trump is ready to “unleash hell” if Iran does not accept a deal to end the nearly four-week Middle East war, the White House warned yesterday (Mar 25), but a defiant Tehran said it did not intend to negotiate.
Iran says ‘non-hostile vessels’ can transit Strait of Hormuz
Iran says ‘non-hostile vessels’ can transit Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN: Iran has said “non-hostile vessels” can transit the Strait of Hormuz if they meet safety and security regulations in coordination with the relevant authorities, according to a statement released to the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Trump announces ‘very good’ Iran talks denied by Tehran
Trump announces ‘very good’ Iran talks denied by Tehran
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump hailed “very good” talks with an unidentified Iranian official yesterday (Mar 23) after abruptly shelving plans for fresh attacks, even as Washington’s ally Israel vowed to keep up strikes on the Islamic republic.