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Trump posts map naming Strait of Hormuz ‘New US Territory’ amid Iran tensions
WASHINGTON, Aug 19 — US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that no talks with Iran are underway and none are scheduled, as he posted a map showing the Strait of Hormuz as a new American territory in a fresh jibe
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UAE claims Iran shot two missiles at Gulf shipping, suspends ties with Tehran
DUBAI, Aug 19 — The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday accused Iran of firing two ballistic missiles at shipping in the Gulf, an allegation later denied by Tehran. “UAE air defences detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran toward the
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US sanctions ICC President Tomoko Akane over claims of ‘politicised’ court
WASHINGTON, Aug 19 — The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions against International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane of Japan as part of its campaign against the body that it accuses of being “politicised.” Washington also slapped sanctions on ICC
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Housing minister urges waste separation to be taught young as Malaysia studies Japan’s recycling model
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Malaysia is looking to Japan’s waste separation and recycling practices as it seeks to make environmentally responsible habits part of everyday life and accelerate the country’s transition towards a circular economy. Housing and Local Government
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‘I only wanted to save’: Kajang retiree wins RM1m Bank Rakyat lucky draw
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — A 68-year-old retiree never thought that his decision to save through Bank Rakyat’s Rizq Plus Investment-i Account would bring him such good fortune when he emerged as the winner of the Millionaire Draw, taking home
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Govt must not to replace UUCA with another ‘oppressive’ law, says deputy education minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — The new legal framework to be introduced following the repeal of the Universities and University Colleges Act (UUCA) 1971 must strengthen university autonomy and academic freedom and avoid repeating the shortcomings of the repealed Act,
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Singapore’s new law targets WhatsApp, TikTok, and Facebook over scams
SINGAPORE, Aug 18 — Singapore began requiring messaging services to restrict unknown contacts and social media services to verify advertisers on Tuesday, as the city-state clamps down on online scams. Cyberscam hubs, which lure foreigners into work to carry out
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Havana hollowed by blackouts, hunger, and mass exodus amid US fuel embargo on Cuba
HAVANA, Aug 18 — Once a byword for joyful excess, Havana has been hollowed by blackouts, departures and deep uncertainty about its future. There are so few cars in Cuba’s capital that it is possible to cross the Malecon, the
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Sarawak eyes direct Kuching–Jeju flights as AirBorneo expands regional tourism links
KUCHING, Aug 18 — Sarawak is seeking to establish direct AirBorneo Airways (AirBorneo) connectivity between Kuching and Jeju Island in South Korea as the state moves to expand access to key regional tourism markets. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts
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RTS Link aims to fast track immigration clearance in a matter of seconds
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 18 — The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link service is expected to take only several seconds to complete a passenger’s immigration procedure once it isfully operational by early next year. Mass Rapid Transit Corporation’s (MRT
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