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WASHINGTON: Disruptions to grain shipments, crops threatened by adverse weather conditions, and high fuel and fertiliser costs are expected to drive a significant increase in food prices next year, according to the World Bank on Wednesday.…

BANGKOK: Thai police and the Department of Provincial Administration have expanded an investigation into a “fathers for hire” network allegedly involving Thai men falsely acknowledging paternity of children born to foreign nationals to help…

GAZA CITY: Three Palestinians, including a young girl, were killed on Monday in an Israeli airstrike targeting a displacement camp in the southern Gaza Strip, according to medical sources and emergency responders. Civil Defence spokesman…

WASHINGTON: Former United States President Barack Obama launched a public attack on President Donald Trump's administration over the rising cost of living and the conflict with Iran as he campaigned for the Democratic Party ahead of the…

LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur celebrated a historic 2-0 victory over London rivals Chelsea, with their triumph at Stamford Bridge hailed as a significant turning point in their campaign this season. The victory marked only Spurs' second win…

WASHINGTON: Oil prices surged on Thursday following a report revealing that President Donald Trump and Israel were drawing up plans to launch fresh strikes against Iran after the United States (US) midterm elections. Brent crude oil…

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is continuing efforts to locate 54 Malaysians who remain uncontactable following the devastating floods in Rasuwa, Nepal, on August 26, despite the Nepalese government's decision to end its search and rescue (SAR)…

PUTRAJAYA: A total of 462 Malaysian students pursuing their studies in France have not been involved in or directly affected by the demonstrations and riots taking place in several major cities, including Paris. The Ministry of Higher…

PARIS: Retailers across France have begun assessing their losses following last weekend's riots, which saw businesses vandalised and luxury boutiques targeted by looters. On Saturday, six masked individuals reportedly used a road barrier…

KUALA LUMPUR: All 3,000 Malaysians registered with the Malaysian Embassy in France have been confirmed safe amid ongoing protests in the country. Confirming the development, Malaysian Ambassador to France Datuk Eldeen Husaini Mohd Hashim…