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US hits Iran with new strikes as Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz again
WASHINGTON, July 12 — The US military said yesterday it has launched a new round of strikes against Iran, after Tehran “blatantly attacked” a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The latest strikes, which began at 7.15pm in Washington
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Mediators try to salvage diplomacy after US-Iran escalation
TEHRAN, July 12 — Mediators were trying to salvage diplomacy aimed at ending the Middle East war after US President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire over, with a Qatari delegation in Iran and Tehran’s top diplomat travelling to Oman. An
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Boeing unveils new 737 MAX production line as aviation giant charts comeback
EVERETT, US, July 11 — Boeing marked another step in a marathon comeback yesterday when it celebrated expanded production of the 737 MAX, now an aircraft in heavy demand after earlier disasters tarnished the company’s reputation. At a rousing ribbon-cutting ceremony
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Anwar congratulates BN after Johor victory, pledges federal support for state
KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today congratulated Barisan Nasional (BN) on retaining its mandate to form the state government following the 16th Johor state election. In a Facebook post, Anwar said the mandate entrusted to
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EC satisfied with smooth Johor election, says no untoward incidents reported
JOHOR BAHRU, July 12 — The Election Commission (EC) has expressed satisfaction with the overall conduct of the 16th Johor state election, saying polling was carried out smoothly without any untoward incidents that could have affected the electoral process. EC
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