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Trump’s grand designs: Washington gets makeover from ‘American flag blue’ pool to Independence Arch
WASHINGTON, June 7 — President Donald Trump is pursuing an ambitious revamp of Washington, from a US$400 million White House ballroom to a 250-foot (76-meter) arch and a new promenade […]
How Malaysians can watch the Fifa World Cup 2026: A complete guide
KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 — The Fifa World Cup 2026 will kick off on June 12, but for Malaysians, this edition will be notably different. For the past two decades, […]
World Cup 2026 set to pump US$41b into global GDP, lifting hotels, airlines and retail
PARIS, June 6 — The 2026 Fifa World Cup will inject billions of dollars into host economies, driven by a massive consumption surge that will benefit sectors as varied as […]
US reports second case of dangerous livestock pest
WASHINGTON, June 6 — The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Friday it has detected a second case of a dangerous livestock pest whose flesh-eating larvae can kill cattle. The […]
‘World crying for peace’: Pope Leo kicks off Spain trip with fiery plea to leaders
MADRID, June 6 — Pope Leo on Saturday urged global leaders to avoid dividing their electorates with “sterile simplifications” to gain popularity and called on them to listen to the […]
‘Chewed ice to stay alive’: Everest survivor Dawa Sherpa recalls six‑day ordeal
KATHMANDU, June 6 — A Nepali mountaineer who survived nearly a week on Mount Everest said he “chewed ice” to stay alive, as he recovered in a hospital after a […]
Record profit hopes fade as war and jet shortages cloud airline outlook
RIO DE JANEIRO, June 6 — Global airline chiefs open their annual summit in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday facing a sharper test of the industry’s post-pandemic recovery, as the […]
‘We are still playing catch‑up’: WHO chief warns Ebola spreading fast as cases near 500
GENEVA, June 6 — Nearly 500 Ebola cases have now been confirmed in the deadly outbreak raging in central Africa, a WHO overview showed Saturday, amid mounting concern over the […]
PKR annual congress put on hold till Aug 14-16
BATU PAHAT, June 6 — Parti Keadilan Rakyat’s (PKR) Annual Congress has been postponed to Aug 14-16 to allow the party to focus on preparations for the Johor and Negeri […]
Hiker missing since May 24 safe, found by local Orang Asli resident in Tapah
IPOH, June 6 — Hiker Jaslinda Saludin, 49, who went missing while trekking Gunung Batu Putih near Tapah on May 24, was found safe near Kampung Lubuk Gaharu, Pos Musoh, […]