Azerbaijan Frees Russian Journalist to House Arrest After Putin-Aliyev Dialogue Opens Path to Reconciliation

Azerbaijan Frees Russian Journalist to House Arrest After Putin-Aliyev Dialogue Opens Path to Reconciliation

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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Cuti-Cuti Malaysia: RM1,000 Tax Relief to Boost Local Tourism and Cultural Pride in Budget 2026

Cuti-Cuti Malaysia: RM1,000 Tax Relief to Boost Local Tourism and Cultural Pride in Budget 2026

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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Trump: All Gaza Hostages, Including Deceased, Expected to Return Monday Under Ceasefire Agreement

Trump: All Gaza Hostages, Including Deceased, Expected to Return Monday Under Ceasefire Agreement

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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Rapid KL Extends Train Services Tonight for Gaza Solidarity Rally at Axiata Arena

Rapid KL Extends Train Services Tonight for Gaza Solidarity Rally at Axiata Arena

In an act of support for a deeply emotional cause, Rapid KL has announced extended train services tonight to ensure smooth transportation for the expected crowd heading to the “Himpunan Solidariti Bersama Gaza” rally at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil. The Bukit Jalil LRT station, which is directly connected to the venue, will remain open until […]

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Macron Under Pressure to Resign as Political Crisis Deepens in France

Macron Under Pressure to Resign as Political Crisis Deepens in France

President Emmanuel Macron is facing mounting calls—even from former allies—to resign as France endures one of its worst political deadlocks in recent memory. The dramatic resignation of his seventh prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has sparked renewed scrutiny over Macron’s leadership and the future of the French government. Macron, who has held office since 2017, gave […]

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‘Our Flotilla Poses No Harm’: Humanitarian Activists Condemn Israeli Interception of Gaza-Bound Aid in International Waters

‘Our Flotilla Poses No Harm’: Humanitarian Activists Condemn Israeli Interception of Gaza-Bound Aid in International Waters

A humanitarian flotilla carrying vital medical and nutritional supplies to the war-torn Gaza Strip was intercepted today by Israeli forces in international waters, according to a statement from the coalition organizing the aid effort. This marks the second such interception within just one week. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), a global network of pro-Palestinian civil […]

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California’s High-Stakes Redistricting Vote: A Power Play That Could Reshape U.S. Politics

California’s High-Stakes Redistricting Vote: A Power Play That Could Reshape U.S. Politics

The political winds in the United States are stirring once again — this time blowing strongly from California, where a single vote could potentially shift the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives. As ballots are cast across the Golden State, a quiet but monumental battle is unfolding — one with the potential […]

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Gaza Endures Violent Strikes Despite Ceasefire Appeal by Trump

Gaza Endures Violent Strikes Despite Ceasefire Appeal by Trump

In a night marked by unrelenting violence, Gaza’s civil defence agency reported that Israeli forces launched dozens of airstrikes and artillery assaults on Gaza City—even after a ceasefire appeal was publicly supported by U.S. President Donald Trump. “It was a very violent night,” said Mahmud Bassal, spokesperson for the Gaza civil defence force, which operates […]

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UN Chief: Gandhi’s Legacy More Urgent Than Ever Amid Rising Global Tensions

UN Chief: Gandhi’s Legacy More Urgent Than Ever Amid Rising Global Tensions

In a world increasingly torn by division, conflict, and disconnection, the message of Mahatma Gandhi is more urgent than ever, declared United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres during a commemorative event hosted by the Permanent Mission of India to the UN on the International Day of Non-Violence. Observed on October 2, Gandhi’s birthday, this international day […]

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US May Soon Resume Accepting DACA Applications for Work, Residency

US May Soon Resume Accepting DACA Applications for Work, Residency

In a potentially life-changing move, the federal government is preparing to reopen the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to new applicants — allowing hundreds of thousands of undocumented young people brought to the U.S. as children a chance to live and work legally in the country. During a legal proceeding in Texas, attorneys […]

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