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Dubai and Doha rocked by second day of Iranian retaliatory strikes
DUBAI, March 1 — Loud blasts were heard in Dubai and Qatari capital Doha for a second day on Sunday and Oman was hit for the first time as retaliatory strikes on neighbouring Gulf states in response to US and
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Iran confirms Khamenei’s death; Trump and Netanyahu call for uprising
PALM BEACH, March 1 — Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader since 1989 and sworn enemy of the West, was killed in the opening salvo of a massive US and Israeli attack that extended into a second day Sunday, as
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Middle East aviation shutdown: 1,800+ flights cancelled as 7 nations close airspace over US-Iran war
PARIS, March 1 — Flights across the Middle East were cancelled Saturday as several countries closed their airspace after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran. Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates all announced
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UN Security Council divided as US, Israel, Russia, China and Gulf States all take opposing sides on Iran war
UNITED NATIONS, March 1 — The United States and Israel on Saturday defended their attacks on Iran, which called resulting civilian deaths a “war crime” during an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. “The international community has long affirmed
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World’s busiest aviation hub damaged as Iran strikes Dubai Airport, Jebel Ali Port and Palm Jumeirah
DUBAI, March 1 — Dubai’s international airport and its landmark Burj Al Arab hotel sustained damage as overnight Iranian retaliatory attacks spread across the Gulf states and the wider Middle East, reaching beyond US bases and interests. Four people were
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Could oil hit US$100 a barrel? How the Iran war is threatening global energy supply
LONDON, March 1 — The US-Israeli strikes against Iran and reprisals by Tehran could severely disrupt the global supply of crude oil and send prices soaring to levels not seen in years. AFP looks at the risks. Major producer Iran
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Sarawak DAP veep confirms party to field new faces, plans to contest GPS-held seats, including Pelawan and Bukit Assek
SIBU, March 1 — The Democratic Action Party (DAP) is expected to field many new faces in the coming state election, said DAP Sarawak vice chairman Oscar Ling. Ling, who is also Sibu MP, said the party has been grooming
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Finally, a map to protect Malaysia’s seagrass, fisheries resources and marine biodiversity
PUTRAJAYA, March 1 — The Department of Fisheries Malaysia (DOF) has developed the National Seagrass Map to strengthen the systematic, science-based management of seagrass habitats. In a statement today, the department said the first comprehensive map developed at the national
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Anwar says Malaysia in solidarity with everyone affected by US-Israel attacks in Middle East this Ramadan
KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 — Malaysia stands in solidarity with all Muslims and communities in the Middle East who have been affected by the tensions caused by the actions of the United States (US) and Israel in launching attacks on
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CAAM: Middle East airspace closures could affect your international flights, check before you leave for airport
PUTRAJAYA, March 1 — The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has advised that recent airspace closures in parts of the Middle East may disrupt certain international flight services. In a statement today, CAAM said airlines operating to and from
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