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UN investigators: Israel ‘deliberately targeting’ Palestinian children as part of Gaza ‘genocide’
GENEVA, June 23 — Israel is deliberately targeting Palestinian children in what has become a key factor in an ongoing “genocide” in Gaza, United Nations investigators charged on Tuesday, in […]
UN chief demands tech giants ‘be honest’ about the hidden water, power, and carbon cost of the AI boom
LONDON, June 23 — The United Nations called on major artificial intelligence companies on Tuesday to publicly disclose the full environmental cost of their data centres and use renewable power, […]
European leaders hail ‘statesman’ Starmer while Trump and Putin take shots at outgoing UK PM
BERLIN, June 23 — Outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his departure on Monday amid plunging approval ratings, but there were warm words from European leaders who had generally […]
From syabu to fentanyl, synthetic scourge fuels 70pc of Malaysia’s 192,000 abuse cases, says Saifuddin Nasution
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — Synthetic drug abuse in the country continues to present a worrying situation, with 141,817 cases recorded last year, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail […]
Government lights up highways: RM25m, 3,000 solar poles, 32 black spots set for safety upgrade
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — The government has allocated RM25.2 million for the initial phase of installing solar-powered LED street lights at 32 high-risk and accident-prone locations along highway networks […]
PDRM vows firm action, says Interpol help on table to combat World Cup betting syndicates
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is prepared to seek assistance from international law enforcement agencies if necessary to track down illegal gambling activities or match-fixing […]
Up to one billion litres of diesel to be saved every year by MyKad subsidy plan, says finance minister II
KOTA KINABALU, June 23 — The federal government’s new MyKad-based targeted diesel subsidy system is expected to curb abuse and smuggling in the subsidised fuel supply chain, with authorities estimating […]
Police open disciplinary probe after personnel goes viral in China, IGP warns every officer accountable
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has opened a disciplinary investigation into one of its personnel who recently went viral over allegations of insulting local residents […]
Can Jakarta dodge a devastating downgrade? MSCI set to decide Indonesia’s emerging markets status today
SINGAPORE, June 23 — Global index provider MSCI is poised to decide on Tuesday on whether Indonesia retains its emerging markets status or edges towards a downgrade, a move that […]
No room for excuses: Salleh says every Pan Borneo delay drains Sabah’s coffers and patience
KOTA KINABALU, June 23 — Inspector General of Projects Sabah Datuk Seri Dr Salleh Said Keruak reaffirmed his commitment to closely monitoring the implementation of the Sabah Pan Borneo Highway […]