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Putin says ‘all types of weapons’ on table if Kaliningrad attacked
MOSCOW, Oct 2 — Russia would consider using “all types of weapons”, if its exclave of Kaliningrad was attacked, Russian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday, while insisting that Moscow had “no intention of attacking anyone”. His comments came as tensions
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Trump vows to hit Iran ‘very hard’ if linked to flydubai attack
WASHINGTON, Oct 2 — US President Donald Trump said yesterday that Tehran was likely involved in an attack by a pilot on a flydubai flight to Israel and that Iran would be “hit very hard” if it was. The co-pilot
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Nobel Peace Prize jury treads carefully after Trump campaign
STOCKHOLM, Oct 2 — Donald Trump’s intense campaigning last year for the Nobel Peace Prize has left the awarding committee treading carefully for this year’s pick, experts said ahead of next week’s prize announcement. The US president’s outspoken calls to
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Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger demand
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and most major currencies on today, supported by stronger demand for the local currency despite firmer US economic data that strengthened the greenback. At 8am, the ringgit
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‘Every corner reminds him of her’: Mukhriz appeals for privacy for Dr Mahathir
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir has appealed to the public and the media to give his father, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, the necessary time and privacy to grieve following the passing of his beloved wife, Tun
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Police say plan ahead: Five checkpoints, contra‑flow lanes and diversions as Sepang braces for F1 crowds
SHAH ALAM, Oct 2 — All vehicles heading to the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) for the 2026 Formula 1 (F1) Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix will undergo screening at five main locations to ensure smooth traffic flow throughout the event.
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Anwar tells Bahrain crown prince Malaysia is revved up to host Formula 1 Grand Prix
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday shared updates on the preparations for the 2026 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia with Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad
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Anwar vows tighter governance as Madani Government moves to seal leaks and abuse of power
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — The government will continue to strengthen public service governance and integrity to combat the leakage of public funds and abuse of power, particularly involving Federal Statutory Bodies, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He
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Russian drones hit key Kyiv bridge, disrupting transport
KYIV, Oct 1 — Two Russian drones hit a major bridge connecting eastern and western Kyiv on Thursday, the Ukrainian capital’s mayor Vitali Klitschko said. The drones hit the support section of the Southern Bridge, he wrote on Telegram, adding:
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UAE probes ‘terror’ link after flydubai cockpit attack on flight to Israel
DUBAI, Oct 1 — The United Arab Emirates announced on Thursday it was probing a possible “terrorist” link to an apparent attack by a pilot on board a flight to Israel that saw passengers reroute the plane to stop it
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