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Seven dead, 554 missing after mudslide hits China-Nepal border
LHASA, Aug 29 — Seven people were killed and 554 others remained missing after a mudslide struck Gyirong Port along the China-Nepal border in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. Two local villagers had been rescued as of 1am Saturday, according
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Nepal flood disaster deepens as missing toll surges past 2,400
NUWAKOT (Nepal), Aug 29 — The number of people missing in Nepal and China leaped to more than 2,400 Friday, underscoring the scale of the disaster days after a tsunami-like wall of water and debris swept away villages and killed
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US$54m and counting: Powerful pro-Israel lobby tests the limits of money in American politics
WASHINGTON, Aug 29 — The most powerful pro-Israel lobby in the United States is spending more than any other outside group on the 2026 midterms — even as its once-coveted backing becomes an increasingly potent weapon for political opponents. The
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Judiciary vital in upholding justice and people’s well‑being, says Tengku Maimun
BANGI, Aug 29 — The Judiciary is a vital institution and a key pillar in upholding justice, safeguarding the well-being of the people, and preserving the nation’s integrity, said former Chief Justice Tun Dr Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat. She said
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Prime Minister’s National Day 2026 address set for 2pm at PICC
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 29 — The 2026 National Day Prime Minister’s Address Ceremony at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) here has been scheduled for 2 pm, according to the Ministry of National Unity (KPN). In a statement yesterday, KPN said
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Foreign Ministry says 36 Malaysians in Tibet reported safe, with checks widening to Chinese border areas
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 29 — Thirty-six Malaysians in Tibet, China have reported to be safe following flash floods and landslides in the China-Nepal border area. Foreign Ministry deputy secretary-general (Bilateral Relations) Datuk Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin said that the identities
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PAS shuts door on Bersatu reconciliation, excludes Perikatan ally from muktamar
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — PAS has declared that the door to reconciliation with Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia within Perikatan Nasional (PN) has closed. The rupture follows PAS’ accusation that its coalition partner contested against PN and signalled a willingness
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MetMalaysia issues special National Day forecast with thunderstorms, rain and haze expected through the weekend
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a special weather forecast in conjunction with the 2026 National Day celebration, with several states set to experience thunderstorms, heavy rain and haze on August 31. According to
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