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Tehran accuses Nato of ‘complicity’ in US-Israeli war after Rutte remarks
TEHRAN, June 25 — Tehran accused Nato today of “complicity” in the US-Israeli war against Iran, after the bloc’s chief noted its support for the United States in the conflict. Responding to US President Donald Trump’s criticism of allies for
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At least 32 dead, hundreds injured after devastating twin earthquakes rock Venezuela
CARACAS, June 25 — Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 32 people and injuring 700 more as buildings collapsed in and around the capital Caracas, interim President Delcy Rodriguez said. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit about
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China’s top auditor flags billions in tax evasion and illegal loans at state banks
BEIJING, June 25 — Two of China’s top state-owned banks, which are among the world’s largest financial institutions, have evaded billions of yuan in tax and issued illegal loans, according to the country’s national auditor. The Bank of China, one
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Singapore woman goes undercover to expose religious-themed sex group after ex’s revenge porn campaign
SINGAPORE, June 25 — When a stranger messaged a Singapore woman asking for sex after seeing what he believed were her nude photos online, she decided to find the culprit herself. According to CNA, the woman created an undercover account
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Singapore GP adds Janet Jackson, JJ Lin and Cortis to blockbuster Formula One weekend line-up
SINGAPORE, June 25 — The entertainment line-up for this year’s Singapore Grand Prix has shifted into top gear, with organisers unveiling music legend Janet Jackson as the latest headline act for the Formula One weekend. The Grammy-winning superstar will take
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Umno sec-gen alleges Puad Zarkashi quit because his son was not picked for Johor election
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has responded to the resignation of Datuk Mohd Puad Zarkashi, claiming the decision was motivated by a disagreement over candidate selection for the Rengit state seat. Asyraf’s remarks follow
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Malaysia acquires French CAESAR artillery systems, eyes homegrown weapons for ANKA-S fleet, says Khaled
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — Malaysia has formally procured CAESAR 155mm self-propelled howitzers (SPH) from France, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin confirmed today. “I can confirm that we have agreed on that procurement. That will be another asset
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MyKad-linked diesel subsidy reforms could save Putrajaya up to RM2b annually, says Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — Putrajaya’s pivot towards using the MyKad for subsidised diesel and uniformed pricing could save the government up to RM2 billion a year, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan told Parliament this morning. The
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H5N1 bird flu reaches second Australian state; PNG bans poultry imports
SYDNEY, June 24 — Australian authorities ramped up surveillance and testing after a second state reported a case of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu, while neighbouring Papua New Guinea suspended all poultry imports from the country. South Australia state
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Govt to assess Budi Diesel quota requests using actual consumption data, says minister
KUCHING, June 24 — The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is taking an open approach to considering any proposals to ensure that the Budi Madani Diesel (Budi Diesel) programme runs smoothly. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said any decision regarding
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