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Andy Burnham officially takes over as UK prime minister after meeting King Charles
LONDON, July 20 — Britain’s King Charles III today appointed Andy Burnham as prime minister after outgoing Keir Starmer officially tendered his resignation, the palace said. “Andrew Burnham MP accepted The King’s offer and kissed hands upon his appointment as
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Abang Johari: AirBorneo key to turning Sarawak into regional investment hub
SEPANG, July 20 — AirBorneo will play a key long-term role in transforming Sarawak into a regional investment and logistics hub, while reinforcing Malaysia’s economic growth, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the Sarawak government
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Indian police fire tear gas as thousands of protesters demand action over exam leaks
NEW DELHI, July 20 — Indian police fired tear gas and baton-charged protesters in New Delhi today as they tried to march on parliament to demand the resignation of the education minister over irregularities in major examinations. The protesters, mostly
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AGC orders court inquiry into Durian Tunggal police shooting
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 — The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) has ordered a formal inquest into the deaths of three men fatally shot during a police operation in Durian Tunggal, Melaka, on November 24, 2025. The decision follows a comprehensive
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Aminuddin urges integrity in Negeri Sembilan polls, condemns vandalism of campaign materials
PORT DICKSON, July 20 — Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has called on all political parties to conduct their campaigns with integrity and in full compliance with election laws and regulations throughout the 16th Negeri Sembilan State
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Oil rally cools as Iran hints diplomacy with US is still alive
HONG KONG, July 20 — Oil scaled back gains after hitting its highest price in a month on Monday as Iran said diplomatic exchanges with the United States were ongoing via mediators despite renewed conflict in the Middle East. Crude
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British agency says crew rescued from burning ship after projectile strike in Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI, July 20 – Sailors safely abandoned a vessel set alight after it was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency said Monday, as the United States and Iran vie for control over the vital
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Boy, 13, dies after fountain collapses during Spain World Cup celebrations
MADRID, July 20 — A teenager died and several people were injured during celebrations of Spain’s victory in the World Cup after a fountain collapsed in the west of the country, local authorities and media said on Monday. “The city
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Sarawak’s jet age begins as Abang Johari joins AirBorneo maiden lift‑off to Kuala Lumpur
KUCHING, July 20 — AirBorneo today made history with the commencement of its first jet operations through the inaugural Kuching-Kuala Lumpur flight. Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg was among the passengers on the maiden flight, MY5005, which
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Sabah receives RM600m interim grant, urges Putrajaya to release remaining RM900m this year
KOTA KINABALU, July 20 — Sabah has received RM600 million of the RM1.5 billion interim special grant from the federal government, with the balance of RM900 million requested to be paid within the year, said state Finance Minister Datuk Seri
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