In a significant move reflecting deepening military ties, U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Friday that Qatar will be permitted to construct a dedicated air force facility at the Mountain Home Air Base in Idaho. The site will host Qatari F-15 fighter jets and pilots, strengthening joint training and defense cooperation between the two […]
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Thousands of displaced Palestinians made their way back across the scarred landscape of Gaza on Friday, walking through ruins and shattered streets to find what was left of their homes. The ceasefire, which began earlier that day, brought a brief silence after two years of relentless conflict, allowing families to step cautiously into what once […]
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ASEAN stakeholders have taken a united stand against Myanmar’s planned military-led elections, denouncing them as illegitimate and a breach of the bloc’s Five-Point Consensus. The declaration came after a series of high-level meetings hosted by Malaysia in its role as ASEAN Chair. Spearheaded by Special Envoy Tan Sri Othman Hashim, the meetings brought together representatives […]
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In a move signaling a potential thaw in strained relations, Azerbaijan has released Russian journalist Igor Kartavykh, executive director of Sputnik Azerbaijan, to house arrest — a decision that followed a pivotal meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. According to Russia’s Kommersant, the Kremlin confirmed Kartavykh’s release, […]
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In a historic moment that signals hope for democratic renewal, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on Friday. The decision comes amid global debate stirred by former U.S. President Donald Trump’s public claims of deserving the same honor. Yet, the committee’s choice […]
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Malaysians are set to enjoy up to RM1,000 in personal income tax relief for entrance fees to local tourism centres and cultural programmes, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced during his Budget 2026 speech today. As part of the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 initiative, this move aims to revitalize domestic tourism by inspiring Malaysians […]
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In a heartbreaking and deeply concerning development, Indian police have arrested the owner of a pharmaceutical company following the tragic deaths of at least 21 children, mostly under the age of five, in Madhya Pradesh. The deaths have been linked to a cough syrup, Coldrif, which was found to be contaminated with diethylene glycol (DEG) […]
Continue ReadingIn a historic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement to implement a ceasefire in Gaza and execute a large-scale hostage-prisoner swap. The Trump-brokered deal, long in the making, offers a rare moment of hope after nearly two years of bloodshed, fear, and humanitarian crisis. The deal—set to be officially signed in Egypt—includes the […]
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In a dramatic escalation of his controversial immigration crackdown, former U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday publicly called for the jailing of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, both Democrats, accusing them of obstructing federal immigration operations. The statement came just one day after 200 armed troops from Texas arrived in Illinois, […]
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In a major development that could signal a turning point in one of the region’s most devastating conflicts, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that all hostages held in Gaza—including the bodies of those who tragically lost their lives—are expected to be returned on Monday. This breakthrough comes after a newly brokered ceasefire agreement between […]
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