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US measles outbreak is worst in 35 years as cases surge past 2,300, official data shows
WASHINGTON, July 25 — The United States is in the midst of its worst measles outbreak in 35 years, according to official figures released yesterday, amid a serious uptick in cases as vaccine hesitancy grows. Since 2026 began, 2,318 confirmed
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PM Anwar: Malaysia’s halal certification should be backed by industry capabilities
BUKIT MERTAJAM, July 25 —Malaysia has the potential to emerge as a global halal industry hub if its internationally recognised halal certification system is backed by robust industry capabilities and strategic international collaboration. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said
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UK maritime agency reports incident with ‘tanker and military forces’ in Gulf of Oman
DUBAI, July 25 — An incident involving a tanker and unspecified military forces was reported today near the Strait of Hormuz waterway, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations monitor. “UKMTO have received a report of an incident involving
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Iran foreign minister urges dialogue, says Yemen conflict has ‘no military solution’ after renewed Saudi-Houthi clashes
TEHRAN, July 25 — Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said today there was no military solution to the escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Tehran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen after both sides traded attacks. “We believe that there is
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Negeri Sembilan cooperation with Perikatan does not bind BN, says Ahmad Maslan
KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 — Barisan Nasional’s cooperation with Perikatan Nasional in the Negeri Sembilan state election is only a political understanding and does not amount to a formal agreement, Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said. According
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‘Malaysia is their home’: Azalina says Constitution protects rights of non-Malays alongside Malays
KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 — Umno information chief Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said today said racial rhetoric had no place in the Negeri Sembilan election campaign, as she criticised remarks by Perikatan Nasional election director Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md
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Najib Razak undergoes coronary procedure; no stent needed, doctors confirm
KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 — Former Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is in stable condition and recovering after undergoing a coronary angiogram today, with doctors confirming that no further surgical intervention, such as balloon angioplasty or stent implantation, is
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PM Anwar condemns Kedah MB Sanusi’s divisive comments, calls for unity
SEBERANG PERAI, July 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has strongly condemned Perikatan Nasional election director Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor over remarks suggesting that different ethnic groups in Malaysia could fall back on ancestral homelands outside
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‘There is no need to come to Negeri Sembilan’: Zahid tells Sanusi to focus on Kedah
KUALA PILAH, July 25 — Deputy Prime Minister and Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has reminded Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor to steer clear of racial and religious sentiments during the Negeri Sembilan state
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Indonesia bets on Bali’s ‘aura’ to build new international financial centre to rival Singapore and Hong Kong
BALI, July 25 — Indonesia is moving to turn its famed resort island of Bali into an international financial centre, with senior adviser Luhut Pandjaitan pitching it as a safe haven for global investors. Luhut, chairman of Indonesia’s National Economic
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