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Sara Duterte’s impeachment: What it means for the Philippines and her political future
Sara Duterte faces a Senate impeachment trial that could remove her from office and permanently end her electoral career. The once-powerful alliance between Duterte and Ferdinand Marcos Jr. collapsed amid […]
Gaza political shift as Hamas dismantles governing body after nearly two decades
GAZA CITY, July 6 — Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas announced today the dissolution of the body that has governed the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades, clearing the way for […]
UK fighters intercept Russian plane after ‘unsafe’ activity near aircraft carrier in Norwegian Sea
LONDON, July 6 — A Russian patrol aircraft staged “unsafe” activity near the UK’s flagship aircraft carrier as it conducted Nato air defence operations off Iceland, Britain’s defence ministry said […]
Ringgit ends lower as investors shift back to US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today as investors returned to the greenback following its recent pullback after a weaker-than-expected US June employment […]
Johor polls: Pakatan’s Pasir Raja candidate courts youth and Felda settlers using hybrid approach
KOTA TINGGI, July 6 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Pasir Raja state constituency, Mohd Fakharuddin Moslim is using a so-called hybrid strategy to win over voters with just […]
Dewan Rakyat passes bill to strengthen MyCC powers to tackle cartels and monopolies
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Competition Commission (Amendment) Bill 2026, aimed at strengthening the Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) and ensuring comprehensive enforcement of the […]
Sri Lanka’s worst prison riot in five years kills 23 guards and inmates, wound more than 100
COLOMBO, July 6 — Clashes in a Sri Lankan jail have killed 23 people, including four guards, and wounded more than 100 in the country’s deadliest prison riot in more […]
Bursa Malaysia ends higher on banking and plantation gains
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — Bursa Malaysia ended higher today, supported by renewed buying interest in banking and plantation counters. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) […]
Health minister aims for all housemen to get permanent posts by 2028
PUTRAJAYA, July 6 — The Health Ministry (MOH) targets to offer permanent posts to all housemen immediately upon completing their training by 2028, said Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. […]
Banting school stabbing: Student stable after hospital treatment
SHAH ALAM, July 6 — A student injured in a stabbing incident at a secondary school in Banting, Kuala Langat, is in stable condition after receiving emergency treatment at Hospital […]