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Israel and Lebanon have a new ceasefire plan — but Hezbollah isn’t buying it
BEIRUT, June 5 — Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire that would require Hezbollah to stop firing, withdraw from near the border and would see Lebanon’s army […]
Before the first punch, Trump’s White House UFC event faces blowback
WASHINGTON, June 5 — Long before the first punch lands at President Donald Trump’s unprecedented hosting of a UFC fight on the White House lawn, some in the usually ultra-pro-Trump […]
UK military chief warns of RM151b shortfall as defence plan stalls amid rising Russia threat
Defence Investment Plan delayed from last year PM confirms it will be published before Nato summit in July Military chief warns of growing threat from Russia Reports say delay due […]
‘Everybody hates you now’: Trump’s ‘crazy’ rebuke undercuts Netanyahu at a critical moment
Leaked Trump call exposes strains with Netanyahu Episode dents Netanyahu’s image before election Friction focuses on Lebanon strikes, war strategy Allies insist ties intact despite tensions WASHINGTON, June 5 — […]
US appeals court to review legality of Trump’s US$400m White House ballroom
Preservationists sue over ballroom construction without authorisation Appeals court allows construction to continue during legal battle, no ruling on merits yet Administration cites security needs, preservationists argue project usurps Congressional […]
Japan prosecutors office to conduct internal harassment probe after ex‑chief accused of rape
TOKYO, June 5 — The Japanese prosecutors office will launch an investigation into harassment within the organisation, the justice minister said today, in light of a rape allegation involving a […]
Kremlin says Putin briefed on Zelenskiy’s open‑letter call for talks to end war
MOSCOW, June 5 — Russian President Vladimir Putin has been informed about an open letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Izvestia news outlet today. “Yes, […]
US Senate Republicans pass US$70b for ICE, Border Patrol as fight over Trump’s ‘anti‑weaponisation’ fund intensifies
Senate Republicans pass US$70 billion in extra immigration enforcement funding Democrats had pushed to eliminate Trump’s US$1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund Some Senate Republicans sought their own amendments to end the […]
Thailand to appoint conciliators for UN‑backed mediation with Cambodia, says foreign minister
BANGKOK, June 5 — Thailand will appoint two conciliators and join a little-used UN arbitration process that Cambodia has invoked to help resolve a long-running maritime boundary dispute between the […]
China turns to AI to spread Xi Jinping ideology
BEIJING, June 5 — Xinhuanet, owned by China’s official Xinhua news agency, plans to invest over 1.1 billion yuan (about RM654 million) on an “authoritative” AI agent to help promote […]