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Trump confirms US will sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia ahead of crown prince visit
WASHINGTON, Nov 18 — President Donald Trump said yesterday that the United States would sell F-35 stealth fighters to Saudi Arabia, a day before Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits the White House for talks. “We will be doing
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Judge flags possible govt misconduct in case against former FBI chief Comey
WASHINGTON, Nov 18 — A federal judge said yesterday that potential government misconduct and investigative missteps could be grounds for dismissal of the criminal case against former FBI chief James Comey, a prominent foe of President Donald Trump. Comey, 64, is
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Pope calls for concrete steps to protect people and planet at UN climate talks
ROME, Nov 18 — Pope Leo XIV yesterday urged “concrete actions” on climate change and complained that some leaders lacked the will to act, as he addressed religious dignitaries on the sidelines of the COP30 summit. The Vatican released the
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Ringgit eases slightly against US dollar amid technical correction
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — The ringgit opened slightly easier against the US dollar this morning, reflecting a technical correction after its recent gains. At 8 am, the ringgit stood at 4.1485/1595 versus the greenback, compared to yesterday’s close of 4.1480/1515.
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Anwar denies misusing govt facilities in Sabah, says only official vehicle allowed
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today denied claims that he used government assets for political activities during his recent visit to Sabah ahead of the state election. Responding to Pasir Mas MP Ahmad Fadli
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Mother of Bandar Utama stabbing victim urges parents to take responsibility for children
PETALING JAYA, Nov 18 — The mother of Yap Shing Xuen, the schoolgirl fatally stabbed by a schoolmate in Bandar Utama, has issued a plea for greater parental responsibility in children’s upbringing, saying families must also answer when a young
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Works minister says no proposal received from Genting Malaysia despite road charge confirmation
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — The Ministry of Works (KKR) has not received any proposals from Genting Malaysia Bhd regarding toll collection or any new charges for access to its privately owned areas. Its minister, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi,
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Immigration raid uncovers drug den in Port Klang apartment, 95 foreign nationals detained
PORT KLANG, Nov 18 — The Selangor Immigration Department uncovered a drug den used by foreign nationals during a raid at an apartment unit here yesterday. Immigration Department deputy director-general (Operations) Datuk Lokman Effendi Ramli said officers conducting checks on
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Malaysia’s foreign investment surged 47pc in first nine months of 2025, Mida reports
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — Malaysia recorded a 47.5 per cent increase in foreign investment in the first nine months of 2025, reaching RM150.8 billion and significantly outpacing regional trends, according to new figures from the Malaysian Investment Development Authority
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D29 route at KM11.95 Gua Musang-Jelawang in Kelantan closed after road collapse
GUA MUSANG, Nov 18 — The D29 route at kilometer 11.95 on the Gua Musang-Jelawang strech has been fully closed to all vehicles due to a collapse. The Gua Musang Public Works Department (JKR) announced today that the closure, which
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