As political tensions reach a boiling point in Washington, the consequences are now being felt far beyond Capitol Hill. On the first day of the U.S. federal government shutdown, a cascade of closures swept across the nation — shuttering some of America’s most cherished tourist landmarks, from the Liberty Bell in Pennsylvania to Pearl Harbor […]
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In a developing international humanitarian crisis, several Malaysian volunteers aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) have been detained by the Israeli navy after their ships entered the R3 red zone in the Mediterranean Sea last night — a zone approximately 100 nautical miles from Gaza’s coast. The GSF mission, comprising 10 ships and 23 Malaysian […]
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In a move that has sparked international outrage and ignited protests across the globe, Israel has intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) en route to the besieged Gaza Strip. The flotilla, carrying 500 peace activists from over 44 nations including the United States, United Kingdom, Malaysia, Belgium, Turkiye, and Colombia, was on a humanitarian mission […]
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KUALA LUMPUR:The waters of the Mediterranean are growing tense as the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) edges closer to Gaza. In recent hours, increased drone activity has been reported over the sailing route, prompting the flotilla to go on full alert. The crew remains calm—but cautious—as they continue their humanitarian voyage amidst escalating dangers. In a […]
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In a dramatic development shaking up the American higher education landscape, former President Donald Trump announced today that his administration is nearing a financial settlement with Harvard University—one of the nation’s most prestigious institutions—that would see the Ivy League giant paying US$500 million and, in an unexpected move, operating trade schools as part of the […]
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Gold prices soared to an all-time high on Tuesday, heading toward their largest monthly gain in 14 years. Investor concerns over a potential US government shutdown, coupled with rising expectations of further Federal Reserve rate cuts, have fueled the rally. In September alone, gold has surged by 11.4%, marking its best month since August 2011, […]
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PETALING JAYA: The invitation extended to US President Donald Trump for the upcoming 47th ASEAN Summit should be understood as part of Malaysia’s responsibilities as ASEAN Chair, not as an endorsement of any individual leader’s policies, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) emphasized today. Senior Press Secretary to the Prime Minister, Tunku Nashrul Tunku Abaidah, explained […]
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WASHINGTON, Sept 30 — In an unprecedented move, President Donald Trump is set to address hundreds of senior U.S. military officers today at Quantico, Virginia. The gathering, which has drawn personnel from across the globe, comes without an official explanation, leaving analysts and observers speculating about its purpose. The event will see top-ranking officers, including […]
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Kabul – Afghanistan faced an unprecedented internet blackout on Monday, as reports suggest the Taliban may be enforcing a nationwide cut to fiber-optic services under their latest crackdown on so-called “immorality.” Since the Taliban regained power in August 2021, this marks the first time the country has experienced a shutdown of this magnitude. Earlier this […]
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During a high-profile White House meeting on Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu extended a formal apology to Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani for a recent Israeli strike targeting Hamas officials in Qatar—a move that had sparked widespread criticism, including from the United States. The visit also marked the release of […]
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