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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo attends a training session ahead of their Nations League group-stage match against Norway. (EPA Images pic) BARCELONA: Cristiano Ronaldo opened the door for a return to the Portuguese national team on Tuesday and apologised for his walkout, while also accusing coach … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Novak Djokovic poses with the trophy after winning the men's singles final against Alex de Minaur at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing. (EPA Images pic) BEIJING: Novak Djokovic won the China Open on Tuesday after his opponent Alex de Minaur retired from the final, extending an astonishing … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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(Oct 7) : A record-breaking rally on Wall Street may set the tone for Asian markets as traders focus on earnings, even as elevated oil prices threaten to keep interest rates and global bond yields higher for longer. Futures for the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 Index signaled further gains after the … Read at The Edge Malaysia
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Jeffrey Archer briefly served as a lawmaker before becoming a senior party official under prime minister Margaret Thatcher in the mid-1980s. (EPA Images pic) LONDON: Jeffrey Archer, the best-selling British novelist and former politician who was jailed for lying in a high-profile libel case, has … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Indian National Congress (INC) party leader Rahul Gandhi (centre right) takes part in the protest march by the opposition alliance INDIA bloc in New Delhi. (AFP pic) NEW DELHI: India's opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was briefly detained by police on Tuesday during a march protesting against the … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Police in France have used tear gas and other means to try to control what the authorities have described as 'urban violence' during the high school protests. (EPA Images pic) PARIS: A French policeman was charged Tuesday with violence for firing a tear gas grenade at close range at a 14-year-old … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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The UAE prosecutor general said the co-pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073, which was bound for Israel from Dubai, attacked the pilot with an emergency crash axe. (EPA Images pic) WELLINGTON: The flydubai co-pilot who stabbed his captain in an alleged attempt to crash a plane last week was in New … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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The court also took into consideration 16 other charges during the two men’s sentencing, comprising six charges for fraudulent evasion of duty and 10 charges of fraudulent evasion of GST. (Pexels pic) SINGAPORE: Singapore’s state court on Tuesday fined two men S$3.35 million (about RM10.7 million) … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Under the rehabilitation process authorities would no longer actively search for bodies but would recover any remains, property or other valuables found. (EPA Images pic) KATHMANDU: Nepal has ended the search and rescue operation for those still missing after the devastating flood in August that … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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The Times newspaper reported that business minister Jonathan Reynolds is drawing up a package of potential tariffs on Chinese vehicle imports. (EPA Images pic) LONDON: Britain is considering imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports amid concerns that Beijing is flooding the market … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Despite several diplomatic efforts, including a ceasefire and talks, the US and Iran remain divided over the Strait of Hormuz. (EPA Images pic) DOHA: Mediator Qatar on Tuesday said the US and Iran were still engaged in talks to end the Middle East war, despite an apparent deadlock seven months into … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto (centre) and Fifa president Gianni Infantino (left) hand the trophy to the Indonesian team after their victory in the Fifa Asean Cup 2026 final match against Thailand in Jakarta. (EPA Images pic) JAKARTA: Indonesia clinched the inaugural Fifa Asean Cup 2026 … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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BANGKOK authorities are deploying emergency drainage pumps and high-clearance transport vehicles to mitigate potential flooding as over 15,000 international delegates gather in the Thai capital for the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group. The Thai Meteorological … Read at The Vibes
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Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the 21 measures in the new decrees included 'some very positive additions' to the laws rejected by parliament. (EPA Images pic) MADRID: Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Tuesday announced two new decrees aimed at placating nationwide protests over Spain's housing … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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North Korea and Russia have strengthened ties sharply since Russian president Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a mutual defence pact in June 2024. (AFP pic) SEOUL: North Korea criticised the US over its arms sales and military support for Taiwan, accusing Washington of … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Smart glasses let wearers take photos, film videos, listen to music, make phone calls, translate text or interact with an AI assistant. (EPA Images pic) SYDNEY: Australia is investigating how and where the firm behind an app used in popular low-cost smart glasses collects and stores personal data, … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Jet-powered Russian drones recently hit a train in Ukraine a mere mile from the Polish border. The drone pilots, and their Kremlin minders, must have known that officials from Europe, the UK, the US, and elsewhere had previously left Kyiv by train after participating in the Yalta European Strategy … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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The Federal Communications Commission ordered early reviews of licences for eight Walt Disney-owned ABC stations in April. (AFP pic) WASHINGTON: A lawyer for Walt Disney urged a US judge on Tuesday to block the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) early review of licences for its eight … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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FTSE said it will continue to closely monitor capital market integrity reforms in the country. “Indonesia has implemented a broad range of market reforms, including enhanced shareholder disclosure, expanded investor classification categories, minimum free float requirements, and enhanced market … Read at The Edge Malaysia
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Saudi Arabia players and staff celebrate with the Gulf Cup trophy after winning the tournament at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. (Reuters pic) JEDDAH: Hosts Saudi Arabia won the 27th Gulf Cup with a 2-0 win over the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, ending a 22-year wait to again lift the … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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US media reported that US president Donald Trump's administration used US$20 million from homeland security department funds to pay for the pro-Trump advertisements. (EPA Images pic) WASHINGTON: US president Donald Trump will not reimburse taxpayers for political ads that have already aired, the … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Paramount won a bidding war against Netflix in February for Warner Bros Discovery. (EPA Images pic) LOS ANGELES: Paramount on Tuesday completed its takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, uniting two of Hollywood's most storied studios in a media empire spanning television, news and cinema under the … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Jim Furyk said he would demand more from his players than previous American teams to end their poor record in Europe. (EPA Images pic) LONDON: US Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk said Tuesday he will ask his players to "do more than any American team has in the past," to end a woeful run on European … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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ISTANBUL, Oct 6 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Yemen’s Houthi group claimed Monday evening that it had carried out three military operations targeting two airports, an oil facility and military sites across Saudi Arabia, Anadolu Ajansi reported. In a statement on the US social media platform X, Houthi … Read at Bernama
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Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces ride in a military truck at the Jabal Han front west of Taiz following fierce battles, as Houthis reportedly attempt to seize the main route to Aden. (AFP pic) TAIZ: Iran-backed Houthis on Monday said they had struck Riyadh's international airport, an Aramco … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Former journalist and Romanian ambassador to France Luca Niculescu served as interim deputy foreign minister before being appointed prime minister. (EPA Images pic) BUCHAREST: Romania's centrist President Nicusor Dan nominated diplomat Luca Niculescu as prime minister late on Monday in another … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Washington confirmed all B-1 bombers had left RAF Fairford, a US base used to launch strikes on Iran. (EPA Images pic) WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States had withdrawn all B-1 bombers from a British airbase because of unspecified threats that he believed were … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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JAKARTA, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The government always welcomes Malaysians living abroad who wish to return home and bring their experience and expertise to the country, with various initiatives in place to facilitate their return. Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said the initiatives … Read at Bernama
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Brussels sees enlargement as a strategic priority, but concerns persist that admitting new members, particularly Ukraine, could strain the EU budget and make the bloc harder to manage. (EPA Images pic) STRASBOURG: The European Commission on Tuesday proposed limiting Ukraine's access to farm … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said China hoped the EU would cooperate with Beijing through dialogue to address concerns and maintain stable global supply chains. (EPA Images pic) BEIJING: China called on France and Germany to steer clear of "protectionist" trade measures on … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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(Oct 6): Nvidia Corp is on the verge of becoming the first company with a US$6 trillion (RM24.5 trillion) market capitalisation as investors rotate back into the artificial-intelligence (AI) chipmaker after a disappointing start to the year. The stock is once more at a record high after the company … Read at The Edge Malaysia
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The International Monetary Fund said support should be calibrated to the temporary portion of a price shock and include clear expiration dates. (EPA Images pic) NEW YORK: Targeted financial support, rather than broad subsidies, is the most effective way to protect vulnerable households when … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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GENEVA, Oct 6 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Tuesday it is "following closely" the death of a laboratory worker in Russia's Irkutsk Oblast amid reports that pneumonic plague may have caused her death, Anadolu Ajansi reported. WHO spokesperson Christian Lindmeier … Read at Bernama
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BUDGET 2027 must focus on boosting national tax revenue without raising tax rates, including reviewing the income threshold for higher marginal individual income tax rates, the World Bank has advised. World Bank Lead Economist for Malaysia Dr Apurva Sanghi highlighted that one of Malaysia's largest … Read at The Vibes
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After Iceland, Marco Rubio will depart for Athens to participate in a 'strategic dialogue' with Nato member Greece on regional and energy security. (EPA Images pic) REYKJAVIK: US secretary of state Marco Rubio said Tuesday that Iceland had long been a "critical outpost" for security during a visit … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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A US research paper found that civil servants involved in rail planning appeared more likely than other buyers to purchase homes near yet to be announced future railway stations. PETALING JAYA: Eight civil servants in Singapore are being investigated by the city-state's police over their purchase … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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BANGKOK, Oct 5 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Floods across Thailand have killed 31 people and affected about 4.14 million others since Sept 16, authorities said on Monday, reported Xinhua. According to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, nearly 3.52 million people in 26 provinces and the … Read at Bernama
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US President Donald Trump has encouraged his supporters to vote by mail or cast early ballots in the upcoming November 3 congressional midterm elections, marking a noticeable shift in tone after years of criticising postal voting as fraud-prone. Speaking to reporters at the White House before … Read at The Vibes
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Experiences gained through the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Visitors’ Programme helped participants understand that Malaysia’s development is not only about economic growth, but also about preserving culture, promoting tourism, embracing … Read at Bernama
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UN chief Antonio Guterres shakes hands with Pakistan's deputy prime minister Ishaq Dar during their meeting in Islamabad. (EPA Images pic) ISLAMABAD: UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday Pakistan had acted as a crucial mediator between the US and Iran and urged an end to the Middle … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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George Russell retired from the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia last weekend with a power unit problem five laps from the finish while he was in third place. (EPA Images pic) SINGAPORE: George Russell is set to start from the back of the grid in Singapore this weekend in another big blow to the … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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India, the world's most populous nation, is attempting to land its first Olympics. (Reuters pic) BERLIN: Seven countries, including India, Germany and Qatar, are in the running to stage the 2036 Summer Olympics, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday. Hungary, Turkey, South Africa and … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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It was Carlos Alcaraz's third tournament since coming back from a wrist injury, following a run to the US Open quarter-finals and an appearance at the Laver Cup. (AFP pic) TOKYO: Carlos Alcaraz won his first title since returning from a four-month injury layoff after beating the Czech Republic's … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Francis Halzen realised that South Pole ice could be used to detect neutrinos, or 'ghost particles', which rarely interact with matter as they pass through the Earth and our bodies. (EPA Images pic) STOCKHOLM: Belgian-American particle physicist Francis Halzen won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Marine Le Pen also vowed to bring France's public deficit back to below the EU limit of 3% of GDP by 2030, while urging the European Central Bank to "ease the burden" of interest rates. (EPA Images pic) PARIS: French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen said Tuesday that she would … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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While Malaysia has its own community-level football programmes involving academies, clubs, district associations and interschool competitions, Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal said the missing element was a system to connect them all. (File pic) KUALA LUMPUR: An opposition MP has … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Sara Duterte declined to comment, saying she would leave the allegations to her lawyers to address. (EPA Images pic) MANILA: The Philippines' National Security Council said it is looking into information presented during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte alleging that a company … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Zinedine Zidane said his team had performed well but could still improve. PARIS: Zinedine Zidane's first two weeks in charge of the French national team were eagerly awaited after 14 years under Didier Deschamps, and the new manager came through the international window unbeaten in the Nations … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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KUALA LUMPUR, 6 Okt (Bernama) -- Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing will undertake a two-day official visit to Malaysia beginning Wednesday (Oct 7). The Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim would meet the Myanmar leader to discuss several key issues … Read at Bernama
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Harry Kane acknowledges supporters after England's Nations League match against the Czech Republic at Wembley Stadium. (EPA Images pic) LONDON: Harry Kane refused to rule out catching Cristiano Ronaldo at the top of the international goalscoring charts after netting twice against the Czech Republic … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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PHNOM PENH, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- After six decades of diplomatic ties underpinned by growing trade and investment, Malaysia and Laos are exploring the next phase of their economic partnership, with Muslim-friendly tourism, hospitality and the digital economy as the next areas of cooperation. … Read at Bernama
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Jair Bolsonaro (pictured) could return to a role in government under his son, Flavio Bolsonaro, when the latter wins the presidential election. (EPA Images pic) BRASILIA: The biggest winner in Brazil's blockbuster weekend election did not even appear on the ballot. Banned from public office, former … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Commission president Von der Leyen told the European Parliament she was aware of the difficult budgetary situation in member states. (EPA Images pic) STRASBOURG: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen warned Tuesday against a push by Germany and other member states for "large cuts" to the EU's next … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Jim Bakker died on Monday, with the cause of death not disclosed. (EPA Images pic) WASHINGTON: US televangelist Jim Bakker, who built a lucrative media empire before being disgraced by a sex scandal and financial crimes, has died at the age of 86. Bakker died on Monday, his second wife Lori Bakker … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Both Russia and Ukraine have increased strikes in a fifth year of war, with diplomacy so far failing to end fighting and the UN warning of a significant rise in civilian deaths. (AFP pic) MOSCOW: A Ukrainian drone attack on a minibus in the Russian-occupied part of the Ukrainian Zaporizhzhia region … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Police cars are seen outside the Royal Palace following a police-involved shooting in central Stockholm, Sweden. (EPA Images pic) STOCKHOLM: Swedish police said Tuesday they shot an armed man outside the Royal Palace in central Stockholm after receiving reports of a disruptive individual carrying a … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The Italian Navy’s Multi-Purpose Combat Ship (MPCS) Giovanni Delle Bande Nere will make a port call at Port Klang from Oct 8 to 11, as part of its operational projection in the Indo-Pacific quadrant. According to the Italian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur’s website, the … Read at Bernama
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Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority said it was assessing damage at two airports and taking measures to ensure passenger and staff safety. (EPA Images pic) DUBAI: Saudi Arabia's airports in Jazan and Najran were targeted in two attacks on Monday evening, injuring three people and causing … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Rice production in Indonesia reached 34.71 million tonnes in 2025, exceeding the country’s annual demand of 31.19 million tonnes. (Wikimedia Commons pic) JAKARTA: Indonesia said on Tuesday it will halt a project to raze several million hectares of forest to clear land for rice production, saying it … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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The Houthis last month seized control of the entire western coastline of Yemen along the Red Sea in the country's deadliest fighting in years. (EPA Images pic) SANAA: Yemen's Houthis said Tuesday they still held all territory recently seized, including strategic areas along the Red Sea coast, … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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SAUDI-backed Yemeni government forces have launched a rapid offensive to retake coastal territory near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, capturing the key port city of Mocha and driving Iran-aligned Houthi fighters into the surrounding highlands. The military push, supported by heavy Saudi air strikes, … Read at The Vibes
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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 5): Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, a former senior political secretary to the prime minister, has obtained the Sessions Court’s approval for the temporary release of his international passport to enable him to attend several overseas programmes this month. The passport had … Read at The Edge Malaysia
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s maiden visit to Malaysia this week could mark an important milestone in charting a new direction for Malaysia-Egypt relations, which have remained strong for nearly six decades. Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Senior … Read at Bernama
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Israeli troops walk along a street during a raid in Nablus City, in the occupied West Bank. (EPA Images pic) JERUSALEM: Israel's defence minister on Tuesday said he had put the military on high alert before the anniversary of Hamas's Oct 7, 2023 attack, warning Gazans would pay a "heavy price" if … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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The Emirati owners have overseen eight Premier League titles and transformed the club into a global football powerhouse. (EPA Images pic) LONDON: A historic legal ruling against Manchester City Football Club has placed diplomatic ties between the UK and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) under … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Pacific leaders attend a Pacific Pre-COP31 leaders event in Funafuti, Tuvalu. (AFP pic) FUNAFUTI: More than a dozen leaders visited the tiny Pacific nation of Tuvalu on Tuesday for a brief look at a once-vibrant ecosystem wiped out due to climate change. The trip took place on the sidelines of the … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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LONDON (Oct 5): Shipping bottlenecks, deep cuts in refinery output and inventory draws that could take years to replace will keep global oil prices high beyond this year, industry executives said at a conference in London on Monday. Following the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran at the end of … Read at The Edge Malaysia
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Hong Kong's benchmark Hang Seng was up 0.78% by midday. (EPA Images pic) HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks climbed on Tuesday, tracking a firmer overseas market with pharmaceutical and technology stocks leading the gains, overpowering selling pressure on property developers. Hong Kong's benchmark Hang … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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A view of the Mumbai Stock Exchange, as India, South Asia’s largest economy, is forecast to grow 7.1% in 2026/27, up from an earlier projection of 6.6%. (EPA Images pic) NEW DELHI: The World Bank raised its growth forecast for South Asia, citing resilient consumer demand despite an energy shock, … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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KOTA KINABALU, Oct 5 — Sabah can protect freedom of religion while safeguarding public security when deciding on the scheduled Israel Houghton gospel concert here, said Datuk Chan Foong Hin. The Kota Kinabalu MP said a lawful religious event should be allowed to proceed. “I urge the Sabah … Read at Malay Mail
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This article first appeared in Capital, The Edge Malaysia Weekly on September 28, 2026 - October 4, 2026 BIMB SECURITIES RESEARCH (Sept 22): Global bond markets experienced higher yields amid tighter US monetary policy and higher-for-longer interest rates. On Sept 16, the Federal Open Market … Read at The Edge Malaysia
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Police said the arrests took place across six provinces involving suspects linked to Daulah Islamiyah and other terrorist networks. (EPA Images pic) JAKARTA: Twelve people suspected of links to networks affiliated with Daulah Islamiyah and other terrorist networks have been arrested in separate … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — Malaysia’s inflation is among the lowest in the region, but rising upstream cost pressures could pose an inflation risk later this year, said the World Bank lead economist Apurva Sanghi. He said producer price inflation had swung from negative territory in December 2023 and … Read at Malay Mail
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US vice president JD Vance rallies with voters for Senator Dan Sullivan, a Republican in a tight re-election campaign in Alaska. (EPA Images pic) FAIRBANKS: US vice president JD Vance cast Alaska as Republicans' midterm election firewall in their bid to retain control of Congress as he rallied with … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Nidal Hasan was sentenced to death by a military jury in 2013 for carrying out the Al-Qaeda inspired mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas. (AFP pic) WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has approved the execution by firing squad of Nidal Hasan, a US Army psychiatrist who shot dead 13 people at a … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Suzuki targets around 1,000 monthly sales for the tiny EV, which has a battery range of 310km. (Suzuki pic) TOKYO: Suzuki Motor unveiled its first fully electric kei car, fuelling competition in Japan’s most important vehicle segment. Including federal subsidies, the “e SKY” model will cost around … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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The Chinese marine research vessel Kexue operates within Japan’s exclusive economic zone, about 39 nautical miles north of Ishigaki Island. (AFP pic) TOKYO: The Japanese coast guard said on Tuesday a Chinese survey ship had left Tokyo's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) after being ordered repeatedly … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Anthropic, creator of AI chatbot Claude, also want Australia to relax its copyright laws so it can use local content to train models. (Anthropic pic) SYDNEY: Anthropic does not believe its products have breached Australian government systems but would be open to Australian laws requiring AI … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Parti Quebecois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon celebrates his victory in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (AFP pic) MONTREAL: Separatists won provincial elections in Quebec on Monday, with a promise to hold a vote on leaving Canada after US president Donald Trump leaves office, testing prime minister … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Member of the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institute Thomas Perlmann speaks during a press conference to announce the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine laureates in Stockholm. (EPA Images pic) STOCKHOLM: The Nobel Medicine Prize was awarded on Monday to US psychiatrist and neurologist Karl … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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PHNOM PENH, Oct 6 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The World Bank on Tuesday downgraded Cambodia's 2026 economic growth forecast to 3.5 per cent, down from 5.3 per cent last year, citing a sharp slump in international tourist arrivals and surging fuel costs, reported Xinhua. "In Cambodia, domestic demand … Read at Bernama
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PETALING JAYA (Oct 6): Japan-based V3D Asia Ltd and Sunway University have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on 3D construction printing (3DCP), including the placement of a V3D construction printer on the university’s campus for students and researchers to gain hands-on … Read at The Edge Malaysia
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(Oct 6): Billionaire Ray Dalio warned that the US Treasury market is vulnerable to a pullback of demand from China and Japan, highlighting a potential pain point for a market that has endured wild swings this year. The US relies on foreign capital for about a third of its debt, and a lot of that is … Read at The Edge Malaysia
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The proposal comes amid growing anti-immigration sentiment in Australia over high living costs and housing shortages. (EPA Images pic) SYDNEY: Australia's conservative opposition coalition has proposed to slash temporary and humanitarian visas while prioritising skilled workers in what it called … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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L'Oreal is facing thousands of lawsuits over allegations that its hair relaxer products could cause cancer in women. (EPA Images pic) PARIS: L'Oreal has engaged restructuring advisers to explore options for rising US legal liabilities linked to its use of talc and other chemical ingredients in some … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Data showed coal-fired generation rose 13.3% in September from a year earlier, while hydropower generation fell by 20%. (EPA Images pic) NEW DELHI: Several Indian states are seeking additional power allocations from the federal government to avoid outages as weak hydropower output and maintenance … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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People look towards the downtown skyline from the Toronto Islands as forest fires in northern Ontario cause poor air quality over Toronto. (AFP pic) MONTREAL: When a wildfire threatened her northern Canada home three years ago, Kira Young packed what she could and fled. Later this month, she'll be … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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OSLO, Oct 6 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Norway's government on Monday proposed raising the minimum age for riding electric scooters from 12 to 16, citing a sharp increase in injuries among children and teenagers, reported Xinhua. The Ministry of Transport said it had asked the Norwegian Public Roads … Read at Bernama
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TII said the probe will soon travel to Colorado, US, for final integration with the MBR Explorer spacecraft ahead of its planned 2028 launch. (AFP pic) KUALA LUMPUR: The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has revealed the UAE-built probe for the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA). In a … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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ISTANBUL, Oct 6 (Bernama-Anadolu) --The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said early Tuesday that its forces destroyed a depot housing 20 ballistic missiles at a mountainous site in northwestern Saada province along with a ballistic missile launch site in the capital Sanaa, Anadolu Ajansi reported. … Read at Bernama
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HANOVER, Oct 6 (Bernama-dpa) -- A German court on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit seeking additional compensation for relatives of victims of the Germanwings crash that killed 150 people in 2015, reported German Press Agency (dpa). The Braunschweig Regional Court found that relatives can pursue claims … Read at Bernama
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Donald Trump said the executive order would waive the off-road requirement, allowing anyone to buy tax-free red-dyed diesel for any reason. (Reuters pic) WASHINGTON: US president Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order allowing anyone to buy tax-exempt red-dyed diesel, a fuel normally … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Venezuela’s deposed leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been detained since being seized by the US during a raid in Caracas on Jan 3. (EPA Images pic) CARACAS: Venezuelan former first lady Cilia Flores has a "very delicate" heart condition, her son-in-law told AFP on Monday, … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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1.INDONESIA BANS ISRAEL HOUGHTON CONCERT OVER SECURITY CONCERNS -- ANTARA The Indonesian government has banned the scheduled concert of American gospel singer Israel Houghton and his band, Israel & New Breed, which was set to take place in Jakarta on October 24, 2026. 2.INDONESIA WINS FIFA ASEAN … Read at Bernama
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Supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and his PTI party rally during a protest march towards Islamabad in Dera Ismail Khan. (EPA Images pic) ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's prime minister Shehbaz Sharif urged the party of Imran Khan on Tuesday to call off a protest march moving through the … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Jonathan David has started the season in blistering form with Atletico Madrid, which he joined on loan last month after a difficult spell at Juventus. (AFP pic) LOS ANGELES: Former Spurs, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino said he tried to sign striker Jonathan David multiple … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Several polls showed Abdul El-Sayed in a close race with former Republican representative Mike Rogers, in one of the midterm's most expensive contests. (EPA Images pic) MICHIGAN: Former president Barack Obama and president Donald Trump both plan to campaign in Michigan during the coming weeks in a … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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France's players celebrate their third goal during the Uefa Nations League Group A1 match between France and Belgium at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris. (AFP pic) PARIS: Michael Olise starred as France stormed back from behind to thrash Belgium 4-1 in the Uefa Nations League on … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Milan's Belgian midfielder Alexis Saelemaekers (right) fights for the ball with Lecce's Portuguese defender Danilo Veiga during the Italian Serie A match between AC Milan and Lecce in Milan. (AFP pic) ROME: Belgium international Alexis Saelemaekers has suffered another serious injury to his right … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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The US Treasury also announced new sanctions targeting Iran's financial, cryptocurrency, rail, automotive and manufacturing sectors. (EPA Images pic) WASHINGTON: The US on Monday warned foreign financial institutions that if they conducted any business with Iran or its banking sector they could be … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Indonesian authorities said they are also monitoring developments surrounding Israel Houghton's planned performances in Malaysia. (EPA Images pic) JAKARTA: Indonesia will not allow a planned concert by American gospel singer Israel Houghton and his group Israel & New Breed this month, citing … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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President Masoud Pezeshkian said negotiations were meaningless with an enemy that resorted to pressure and threats while breaking its commitments. (EPA Images pic) TEHRAN: Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian said Monday that negotiations with the United States were "meaningless" and only resulted … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Jacob Coxon testifies at a New York City Council oversight hearing on the risks posed by artificial intelligence. (EPA Images pic) NEW YORK: Leading artificial intelligence companies do not know how to keep AI systems from pursuing objectives their developers did not assign, whistleblower Jacob … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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This handout picture released by the UNMSM Natural History Museum shows the newly discovered Andean lizard Liolaemus archipensis. (AFP pic) LIMA: Scientists have discovered a new species of lizard in the Peruvian Andes, the Natural History Museum of San Marcos University said Saturday. The lizard … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Trading was thin in Asia with holidays in China, South Korea and Australia's New South Wales. (EPA Images pic) SINGAPORE: Stocks were off to a strong start on Monday while bonds steadied, as investors trimmed bets on an aggressive policy tightening cycle by the Federal Reserve following … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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American Coco Gauff hits a return to China's Sun Xinran during their women's singles match at the China Open in Beijing. (AFP pic) BEIJING: Coco Gauff said she had received an "insane" amount of racial abuse on social media after the two-time Grand Slam champion beat local teenager Sun Xinran at … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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The Greens have gained popularity under the charismatic leadership of Zack Polanski, attracting voters unhappy with the Labour government's stance on the Israel-Hamas war. (EPA Images pic) LONDON: The UK's left-wing Green party voted Sunday to define Zionism as racism at the party's annual … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Remco Evenepoel celebrates after winning the men's elite road race at the UEC European Road Cycling Championships in Sencur, Slovenia. (AFP pic) SENCUR: The 2024 Olympic road racing gold medallist Remco Evenepoel said on Sunday taking the European championship title helped him to get over failing … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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The artificial intelligence-enabled robot gun is designed to intercept the new Russian jet-powered drones pounding the Ukrainian capital. (AFP pic) KYIV: Ukraine has begun using artificial intelligence-enabled robot guns to take down Russia's new and fast-moving jet-powered drones, the Ukrainian … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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(Oct 5): “Shame on you! My family in India are dying from drought because of you.” With those words, an Indian student interrupted Josh Parker, Nvidia’s head of sustainability, during a Climate Week panel in New York on Sept 23. The student invoked the water consumed by data centres, asked how … Read at The Edge Malaysia
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was forced to quit all official royal duties in 2019 over his ties with Jeffrey Epstein. (EPA Images pic) LONDON: King Charles' younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has launched a legal action against Thames Valley Police over his arrest for suspicion of … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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World number five Daniil Medvedev was trailing 7-5, 5-3 on Monday and had lost a point when he hit the ball coming off the wall. (EPA Images pic) BEIJING: Russian Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from his China Open semi-final clash with Novak Djokovic after hitting a rebounding ball into the … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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SINGAPORE, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Singapore will accede to the Protocol to the Treaty Concerning the Permanent Neutrality and Operation of the Panama Canal, reaffirming its commitment to maritime safety, security and freedom of navigation, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said. He said the accession … Read at Bernama
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THESSALONIKI (Greece), Oct 5 (Bernama-dpa) -- Jürgen Klopp concluded his first stint of games as Germany coach with a goalless draw against Greece in the Nations League on Sunday evening, reported German Press Agency (dpa). That result followed a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands in his debut, a defeat … Read at Bernama
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LONDON, Oct 5 (Bernama-PA Media/dpa) -- Formula One has been urged to take a “hard look” at its regulations following the unprecedented software glitches that overshadowed Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, reported PA Media/dpa. This season’s new engines – which rely on a 50-50 split between … Read at Bernama
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Malaysia made history by defeating Vietnam in the third-place playoff of the 2026 Fifa Asean Cup in Jakarta this afternoon.This marks the national team’s first … Read at Malaysiakini
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UN monitors are stationed at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine. (EPA Images pic) MOSCOW: Ukrainian drones attacked two facilities at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine overnight on Monday, but there is no threat to nuclear safety, the head of Russia's … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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ISTANBUL, Oct 5 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Japan has no plans for a new release from its petroleum reserves following a G7 agreement to coordinate a 100-million-barrel drawdown, its Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said, Anadolu Ajansi reported. In a post on social media platform X, Takaichi said Japan had … Read at Bernama
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The weekend incidents came about two weeks after the Philippines said a China Coast Guard ship rammed one of its fisheries department boats in another area of the Spratlys. (EPA Images pic) BEIJING: Beijing warned Manila on Monday against "provocative acts" in the disputed South China Sea, accusing … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Manipulated images of Georgia Meloni have repeatedly circulated online in recent years and have at times been shared as authentic, including one depicting her sitting on a bed in her underwear. (EPA Images pic) ROME: Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni has applied to the EU Intellectual Property … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Ambassador to Oman Ahmad Kamrizamil Mohd Riza presented his credentials to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said on Sept 10, with discussions focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation. In a statement, the Malaysian Embassy in Oman said the ceremony at Al … Read at Bernama
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Soldiers visit the Re'im memorial site for victims of the Nova music festival near the Gaza border in southern Israel. (EPA Images pic) UNITED NATIONS: United Nations secretary general Antonio Guterres on Monday called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza ahead of the third anniversary of the Oct 7, … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Seven people were killed when a military plane crashed into a house in northern Nigeria in August 2015. (AFP pic) LAGOS: A Nigerian Air Force plane crashed on Monday in the country's southwest, killing all 32 people on board, President Bola Tinubu said, declaring three days of national mourning. It … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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ISTANBUL, Oct 5 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Yemeni government forces have taken control of the strategic Bab el-Mandeb area from the Houthis as part of the ongoing military operation, “Dawn of Yemen", Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing the army on Monday. Military spokesman Lt Col Majid Abdullah al-Nuzayli … Read at Bernama
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The East-West pipeline has been targeted multiple times after war erupted across the Middle East following US-Israeli strikes on Iran. (EPA Images pic) RIYADH: Oil flows in Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline were halted again following a fresh attack on the critical infrastructure, a source working … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Fighting has been fiercest in southwestern Yemen, near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and around Taiz, where the Houthis are trying to encircle government forces. (EPA Images pic) RIYADH: Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces seized key positions on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on Monday, military and … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Croatia's midfielder Luka Modric said he has not decided for how long he will continue to represent his country. (AFP pic) BARCELONA: Croatia captain Luka Modric said he hoped the country's fans would support the team despite a hefty defeat by England when they face world champions Spain on Tuesday … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Indian prime minister Narendra Modi walks with Swiss president Guy Parmelin ahead of their meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. (EPA Images pic) NEW DELHI: Swiss president Guy Parmelin was given a red-carpet welcome in India on Monday as he met prime minister Narendra Modi for talks on trade … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the government would use predictable, long-term fiscal spending to attract private investment in growth sectors. (EPA Images pic) TOKYO: Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday pledged to "control" bond issuance and act swiftly against market turbulence, … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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