Malaysians can now breathe easier when applying for a physical driving licence. The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has officially scrapped the requirement to show proof of overseas travel, such as flight tickets, to obtain a physical driving licence card. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Transport, which highlighted the strong public adoption of […]
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The United States is scheduled to formally leave the World Health Organization on Thursday, a move ordered by President Donald Trump that has triggered serious concerns about legality, public health, and global cooperation. The decision comes despite a US law that requires Washington to pay all outstanding dues before withdrawing from the United Nations health […]
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Japan is set to restart the world’s largest nuclear power plant today, marking a historic and emotionally charged moment nearly fourteen years after the Fukushima nuclear disaster reshaped the nation’s energy policy and public trust. The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, located in Niigata province along the Sea of Japan, will begin operations after receiving its […]
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New Zealand will head to the polls on November 7 after Prime Minister Christopher Luxon officially announced the date for the country’s next general election. The announcement sets the stage for a high-stakes political contest, with the government highlighting progress on the economy and crime while the opposition questions the timing and direction of leadership. […]
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China has stated that Britain was obligated under international norms to approve plans for its new mega embassy in London, just a day after the controversial project received official approval. Speaking at a press briefing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun emphasized that host countries are required to support the establishment of diplomatic facilities. According […]
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Rescue teams were still sifting through the blackened remains of a major shopping mall in Karachi on Tuesday, as fears grew for 63 people who remain unaccounted for after a devastating fire that claimed at least 21 lives. Firefighters and emergency workers worked carefully through piles of ash and twisted debris at Gul Plaza, once […]
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Starting this year, all Malaysian university students, whether in public or private institutions, will be required to study the Federal Constitution and Malaysian history, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced. Currently, subjects like Bahasa Melayu and History are not compulsory at the tertiary level. However, under the revised National Education Blueprint (RPN) 2026–2035, these […]
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Three of the United States’ most senior Catholic leaders have raised serious concerns about the moral direction of American foreign policy. In a rare joint statement, Cardinals Blase Cupich of Chicago, Robert McElroy of Washington, and Joseph Tobin of Newark said the nation’s “moral role in confronting evil around the world” is under scrutiny and […]
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World leaders are responding cautiously to US President Donald Trump’s latest international initiative: a “Board of Peace” that invites countries to pay US$1 billion (RM4.05 billion) for a permanent seat. Analysts say the plan resembles a pay-to-play version of the United Nations Security Council, raising eyebrows across the globe. The White House reportedly reached out […]
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Gold and silver surged to record highs on Monday while global stock markets stumbled, after US President Donald Trump reignited trade war fears with his threat to impose tariffs on several European nations over their resistance to a proposed US takeover of Greenland. What began as a geopolitical dispute over the strategically located North Atlantic […]
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