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Russian warship fires ‘warning shots’ at UK yacht in Channel standoff
LONDON, June 17 — Russia said one of its warships fired warning shots Tuesday at a yacht making a “dangerous approach” in the Channel, as the UK evaluated that the shots were “not aimed at the vessel”. The incident involved
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Elon Musk’s Grok ‘used in Iran strikes’ sparks alarm over AI-powered warfare claims, US says
SAN FRANCISCO, June 17 — Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence tool Grok was used in strikes against Iran, the United States government revealed in a legal briefing seen Tuesday by AFP. The June 15 brief defends the gas turbines used by
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BMW slashes 2026 outlook as West Asia war shock and China slump batter profits
FRANKFURT, June 17 — German carmaker BMW downgraded its 2026 targets Tuesday due to turmoil from the Middle East war and worsening business in key market China, and vowed to step up cost-cutting efforts. It is the latest bad news
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Sultan Nazrin receives RM18.76m zakat contributions from Maybank, Tabung Haji, TNB and others
IPOH, June 17 — Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah yesterday consented to receive RM18.76 million in business zakat (tithe) contributions from six corporate entities for Zakat Perak Al Ridzuan (Zapar) at Istana Kinta here. In a statement, the Perak
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Onn Hafiz rebuts Anwar’s ‘arrogant’ tag, defends BN’s solo run in Johor
JOHOR BAHRU, June 17 — Caretaker Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has defended Barisan Nasional’s (BN) decision to contest all 56 state assembly seats independently, rebuffing Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s labels of “arrogance” by detailing Johor’s
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DPMs and Cabinet ministers urge Malaysians to embrace Hijrah spirit of unity and resilience
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Deputy Prime Ministers and Cabinet ministers yesterday called on Malaysians to embrace the spirit of Hijrah by embracing the arrival of Awal Muharram 1448H a moment for reflection to strengthen resolve, unity and national resilience.
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Muhyiddin says Bersatu ready for ‘all out’ war with PAS after split
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has declared that the party is prepared to “go all out” against PAS following the latter’s recent decision to sever ties with them. Muhyiddin made the remarks to reporters
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Perikatan logo stays as Muhyiddin asserts Bersatu’s membership cannot be revoked unilaterally
PETALING JAYA, June 17 — Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said today that it will remain as a component party in Perikatan Nasional (PN). As such, he said, Bersatu will also use the PN logo in the Johor and
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PM Anwar arrives in Kazan for Asean‑Russia talks on cooperation and peace
KAZAN (Russia), June 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Kazan today for a two-day working visit to the capital of Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan to attend the Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit from June 17-18. The aircraft carrying
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