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A shocking road rage incident in Johor has taken social media by storm, with police now scrambling to identify the fighters involved in a wild public brawl.
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KUALA LUMPUR — A routine AirAsia flight to China turned into a heart-stopping incident when the aircraft was forced to make an emergency return to Kuala Lumpur International Airport following an engine fire shortly after takeoff. Malaysian authorities confirmed on Thursday (March 27) that all passengers and crew escaped unharmed in the dramatic mid-air ordeal.
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Some of my most cherished moments with my mother have always revolved around sharing delicious meals together.
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BEIJING — China has been at the forefront of sharing critical COVID-19 data and research findings with the international community, according to a statement from the Chinese foreign ministry on Tuesday (Dec 31). The announcement comes in response to renewed calls from the World Health Organisation (WHO) for greater transparency and access to information regarding the origins of the virus.
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