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Cabinet approves National Tahfiz Council, Zahid to chair new body
KUANTAN, June 19 — The federal government has approved the establishment of the National Tahfiz Council, marking a major step in streamlining the direction, education model, recognition standards and academic pathways for tahfiz students nationwide. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid
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Why Europe is getting nervous about Palantir, the data firm named after ‘The Lord of the Rings’ seeing-stones
WASHINGTON, June 19 — France’s move Tuesday to drop Palantir from its intelligence services is the latest sign of European unease with the American data-mining firm — a company that has grown from a CIA-backed startup into one of the most
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UK Labour’s Andy Burnham wins Makerfield seat, clearing path to challenge PM Starmer
WIGAN (England), June 19 — Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham will return to Britain’s parliament after winning an election in the north of England today, removing a key obstacle to a leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Burnham, who
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Traffic flows through Hormuz as US–Iran deal takes effect, but doubts linger as Khamenei warns talks will not be easy
WASHINGTON, June 19 — Oil tankers sailed through the Strait of Hormuz and the United States said it lifted its blockade on Iran yesterday as an interim deal to end the war took effect, though key issues are still unresolved
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Republicans blast Trump’s Iran deal as details emerge, calling it ‘worst foreign policy blunder’ as president lashes out at ‘these fools’
WASHINGTON, June 19 — US President Donald Trump’s interim deal to end the Iran war met scorching public criticism from some of his fellow Republicans as copies of the signed agreement circulated on Capitol Hill yesterday. One Republican senator called
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Tengku Zafrul eyes Selangor seat in GE16, points to Pandan vacancy and Ampang groundwork
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — Senior Political Adviser to the Prime Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, has proposed that he be given the opportunity to contest a seat in Selangor in the 16th General Election (GE16). He
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Treat us unfairly and developing nations will deal elsewhere, Anwar tells Europe
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has warned that developing countries may seek alternative partners if European nations continue to treat them unfairly, citing a defence-related dispute involving Norway. He said Malaysia had paid 95
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PM Anwar: Russia to guarantee long-term petrol, oil and gas supplies to Malaysia
KAZAN, June 19 — Russia has agreed to guarantee long-term supplies of petrol, oil and gas to Malaysia, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the agreement would provide certainty to Malaysians about the country’s energy supply without
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‘Can’t tread too slowly’: Anwar says Malaysia must be bold in pursuing economic ties with Russia, other countries
KAZAN, June 19 — Malaysia needs to be more bold and aggressive in strengthening economic relations with Russia and other countries that have the potential to benefit the nation, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said. Speaking to the Malaysian media at
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DAP names newcomer Chu Poh Yee as first Johor polls candidate, rest to be named by Monday
KLUANG, June 19 — Newcomer Chu Poh Yee was announced yesterday as DAP’s first candidate under Pakatan Harapan (PH) for the upcoming Johor election, and will contest the Mengkibol state seat. DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the remaining
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