Cyber cafes, countdowns and prayers: How Malaysian ARMYs fought for BTS’ Goyang comeback tour tickets

Cyber cafes, countdowns and prayers: How Malaysian ARMYs fought for BTS’ Goyang comeback tour tickets

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb xx — It was just another Thursday for everyone else, but for fans of K-pop supergroup BTS, January 22 was D-day.  This frenzy came after BTS revealed their first world tour dates back on January 13 after a nearly four-year hiatus and this has left their global fanbase, better known as ARMY, gearing […]

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UK Athletics guilty in Paralympian’s 2017 training death

UK Athletics guilty in Paralympian’s 2017 training death

UK Athletics admits corporate manslaughter for the 2017 death of Paralympic athlete Abdullah Hayayei, who was killed by a falling metal cage during training in London. UK Athletics has pleaded guilty to corporate manslaughter over the death of Paralympic athlete Abdullah Hayayei in 2017. The 36-year-old athlete from the United Arab Emirates was killed while

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England’s Bethell insists team has fire for T20 World Cup Super Eights

England’s Bethell insists team has fire for T20 World Cup Super Eights

England all-rounder Jacob Bethell says his team has a burning desire to improve as they enter the T20 World Cup Super Eights after a lacklustre group stage. JACOB Bethell insists there is still a “fire” burning within England’s squad ahead of the T20 World Cup Super Eights. The all-rounder admitted Harry Brook’s side had been

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Gaza technocrat chief in Washington for peace board meeting

Gaza technocrat chief in Washington for peace board meeting

Ali Shaath, head of Gaza’s technocrat committee, attends inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington to outline a 100-day governance plan. GAZA CITY: The head of the Palestinian technocrat committee formed to handle Gaza’s day-to-day governance, Ali Shaath, was in Washington to attend the inaugural “Board of Peace” meeting. Two Palestinian officials confirmed his attendance

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MMEA to investigate personnel misconduct transparently

MMEA to investigate personnel misconduct transparently

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency pledges transparent probes into personnel misconduct, upholding due process and legal principles as emphasised by the prime minister. PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) will conduct thorough and transparent investigations into any violations of rules or laws by its personnel. Director-General Maritime Admiral Datuk Mohd Rosli Abdullah said every

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ABIM urges end to using corruption as political tool

ABIM urges end to using corruption as political tool

ABIM calls for genuine anti-corruption reforms, not political threats, urging independence for MACC and transparent political financing laws KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Islamic Youth Movement (ABIM) has urged the government and all parties to cease using corruption issues as a tool for political threats or bargaining. Its president, Ahmad Fahmi Mohd Samsudin, said the movement

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