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Iran and Israel say hostilities halted after exchange of strikes raises fears of wider war
TEHRAN, June 9 — Iran and Israel said yesterday that hostilities between them had halted, after the two countries exchanged strikes that threatened to reignite the Middle East war. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the “fire on that front
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US expands blacklist of Chinese military-linked firms, includes major tech and EV companies
WASHINGTON, June 9 — The United States issued an updated list yesterday of Chinese companies that it believes are aiding the country’s military—including e-commerce giant Alibaba, search engine provider Baidu and electric vehicle maker BYD. The US Defense Department unveiled
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Sheinbaum says Mexico will ensure peaceful World Cup opening despite protest threats
MEXICO CITY, June 9 — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said yesterday she could guarantee a peaceful World Cup opening ceremony this week, despite concern over ongoing protests. A teachers union has threatened demonstrations at Thursday’s opening game between Mexico and
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Police bust ketum operation in Pulau Tioman, arrest man and seize 300 packets
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — Police have arrested a man and seized 300 packets of ketum water worth about RM3,000 during a raid on an unnumbered house in Kampung Tekek, Pulau Tioman, Pahang, yesterday. Rompin police chief Supt Sharif Shai
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Pakatan seat talks for Johor, N. Sembilan await Anwar’s return from Japan for final approval, says Saifuddin Nasution
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — The finalisation of Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) seat allocation for the upcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections will only be concluded after Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim returns from his overseas trip, Datuk Seri
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Home Minister’s special officer Mohd Hisyamuddin named new J-KOM DG
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9— Special Function Officer to the Home Minister, Mohd Hisyamuddin Ghazali, has been appointed as the new Director General of the Community Communications Department (J-KOM). Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said
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Fadhli: PAS decision to end cooperation with Bersatu based on unity and political stability considerations
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari said the party’s decision to terminate its political cooperation with Bersatu was not based on sentiment or short-term political interests, but on an assessment of whether the partnership could
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Fadhlina: Govt remains committed to strengthening Form Six programme
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — The move to rebrand and the implementation of various initiatives prove that the MADANI Government will not stopped striving to improve the Form Six programme. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the effort included rebranding to
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PAS stays in Perikatan for now despite Bersatu split, says party’s information chief
KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 9 — PAS leadership has remained tight-lipped over the party’s position in Perikatan Nasional (PN) following its announcement to end political cooperation with Bersatu. However, PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari indicated that the party is, for
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