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Cambodia upholds 14-year jail terms for journalists in treason case
PHNOM PENH, June 25 — Cambodia’s Supreme Court upheld 14-year prison sentences today for two journalists convicted of treason for posting a photo taken in a military-restricted area after border […]
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. […]
Trump, Republican senator Bill Cassidy engage in shouting match over Iran war
WASHINGTON, June 25 — US President Donald Trump faced pointed criticism over the Iran war yesterday in a closed-door meeting with fellow Republicans, shortly before his administration asked Congress for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Indira Gandhi fails in second bid to cite IGP for contempt over daughter recovery case
IPOH, June 25 — The High Court here today dismissed M. Indira Gandhi’s application for leave to initiate contempt of court proceedings against the Inspector-General of Police (IGP). Judicial […]
Govt rolls out RM710m package, RM10b guarantees to cushion job losses and support SMEs
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — The government has rolled out a RM710 million labour market resilience package alongside RM10 billion in SME financing guarantees to cushion job losses and […]