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Switzerland hails progress in Iran-US talks, want ‘technical discussions’ to start next week
BURGENSTOCK, June 22 — Following a first round of talks in Switzerland between Tehran and Washington towards ending the Middle East war, Bern said Monday that conditions were set for technical discussions to follow immediately. Teams led by US Vice
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Airlines seen pocketing US$40b windfall as fares stay high despite plunging fuel prices
LONDON, June 22 — Airlines stand to save billions of dollars on jet fuel after an interim US-Iran peace deal sent oil prices lower, but passengers are unlikely to see immediate relief as tight capacity may allow carriers to keep
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PM Anwar stresses migrant welfare as Tarique seeks more jobs, both demand fairer recruitment process
PUTRAJAYA, June 22 — Malaysia and Bangladesh have agreed that the exploitation and mistreatment of migrant workers must not be tolerated, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressing the need for a more transparent and fair recruitment system. Speaking
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Malaysia and Bangladesh vow to push Asean for lasting Rohingya solution, engage Myanmar authorities directly
PUTRAJAYA, June 22 — Malaysia and Bangladesh will strengthen cooperation through Asean mechanisms to find a lasting solution to the longstanding Rohingya refugee issue, including engagement with Myanmar’s authorities, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said both countries
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Azalina sets out seven reforms to separate powers and tighten Public Prosecutor accountability
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — A parliamentary committee has unveiled seven concrete proposals to reshape how Malaysia appoints its Public Prosecutor, including a fixed seven year term and annual reporting to Parliament. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and
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Australia confirms second H5N1 bird flu case in three days, vows to curb spread
SYDNEY, June 22 — Australia reported a second case of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu in Western Australia on Monday, after confirming its first over the weekend, as the government vowed to rein in the spread of the virus. A
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Pound falls as Burnham’s rise sparks investor concern over UK fiscal rules
LONDON, June 22 — The pound eased on Monday, as speculation mounted that Prime Minister Keir Starmer could set out a timetable for his departure imminently, paving the way for Andy Burnham to become Britain’s seventh leader since the Brexit
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AirAsia says fares to drop once fuel prices stabilise, eyes one billion passengers by end of 2027
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — AirAsia Group has said it will reduce airfares once fuel prices drop and stabilise as tensions begin easing in the Middle East. AirAsia Group chief executive officer Bo Lingam said the budget carrier lowered its fares
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Government studying new Bar Course as possible replacement for CLP, Kulasegaran tells Dewan Rakyat
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — The government plans to replace the Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) with a new two-stage qualification route aimed at strengthening practical training for law graduates, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional
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Economy minister says inflation still moderate despite Hormuz disruption, but food and logistics costs under pressure
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — Malaysia’s inflation remains moderate despite global trade disruptions linked to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, although cost pressures are rising across key sectors, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said today. In the Dewan
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