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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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SOUTH Korean President Lee Jae Myung has directed security agencies to urgently overhaul national cyber defences after sophisticated artificial intelligence models were implicated in a series of major cyberattacks on the country's leading commercial banks. South Korea's police and financial … Read at The Vibes
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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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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — Malaysia’s economy is expected to grow by 5.1 per cent this year and 4.7 per cent in 2027, largely driven by external demand from artificial intelligence (AI)-related investment and exports, according to the World Bank. Lead economist for Malaysia Apurva Sanghi said the … Read at Malay Mail
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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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A man holds placards protesting sexual violence by US troops during a demonstration in Tokyo over the killing of a woman in Okinawa, allegedly by a US Marine. (AFP pic) TOKYO: A woman's murder allegedly committed by a US Marine in Okinawa has triggered public outrage, prompted Japan's premier to … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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Vaccination coverage among US kindergartners has declined in recent years, falling to 92.4% in the 2025-26 school year, below the 95% target. (EPA Images pic) NEW YORK: New York State on Monday declared a statewide disaster emergency over a measles outbreak, the first such declaration by a US state … Read at Free Malaysia Today
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PUTRAJAYA (Oct 6): The repatriation of Myanmar refugees will continue once the 5,000 individuals agreed upon by the Myanmar government have been sent home, said Immigration director general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban. Speaking at a press conference on a special operation here on Tuesday, Zakaria said … Read at The Edge Malaysia
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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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French prime minister Sebastien Lecornu criticised violence during school protests and rejected claims that the government had ordered police repression. (EPA Images pic) PARIS: French prime minister Sebastien Lecornu said Tuesday there can be "no room for tolerance of violence", as tens of … 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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