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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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