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Defence minister: Malaysia to receive first LCS on time despite missing anti-ship missiles
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 — Malaysia will take delivery of its first Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) as scheduled in December despite the vessel being delivered without its planned anti-ship missile […]
Johor polls: 24,751 early voters set to cast ballots today
JOHOR BAHRU, July 7 — A total of 24,751 early voters eligible to vote in the 16th Johor state election will cast their ballots today at 64 gazetted polling centres […]
Lim Kit Siang urges Johoreans not to split Pakatan vote in ‘test of the Malaysian Dream’
JOHOR BAHRU, July 7 — DAP veteran Tan Sri Lim Kit Siang has called on Johoreans not to split Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) vote in the upcoming Johor state election, saying […]
The end of the US umbrella? How Europe is preparing for a post-Trump Nato
Nato leaders will focus on Europe assuming greater defence responsibility as US commitment faces growing uncertainty. Donald Trump has pushed allies to lead Europe’s defence through troop reviews, military reductions […]
Europe on fire: 19,000 hectares devastated as record heat returns to south
Wildfires across southern Europe have forced mass evacuations, scorched over 19,000 hectares, and threatened communities amid soaring temperatures. Fire risks intensified after a record heatwave, with experts and officials warning […]
Four‑legged rescuers bring hope — and moments of joy — amid devastation in Venezuela
MAIQUETÍA (Venezuela), July 7 — Sisu tackles her missions in the rubble left by Venezuela’s two earthquakes with the same determination and energy she uses to chase her favourite toy, […]
Nato’s Mark Rutte, the Trump whisperer, faces crucial test in Ankara
Mark Rutte uses diplomacy and praise to keep Donald Trump committed to Nato during repeated disputes. Rutte helped secure higher European defence spending and worked to ease tensions over issues […]
From Singapore commutes to affordable housing: What Johor election manifestos promise voters
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 — As the race for the 16th Johor State Election enters its critical phase, the primary political contenders have released competing manifestos that detail different economic […]
Hate speech outruns facts on social media because ‘we react strongly to emotional content’, say experts
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 — With the Online Safety Act 2025 now in force in Malaysia, discussions are continuing on how best to curb hate speech, divisive rhetoric and misinformation […]
Calls to ‘have a drink’ ring out as Tehran funeral events take on fete‑like mood with free refreshments and electro music
TEHRAN, July 6 — With electronic music blaring and free food and drinks on offer at hundreds of stalls, the area around late Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei’s funeral ceremonies […]