Opoku-Agyemang lauds peaceful co-existence, unity of Bono people
The Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has lauded the growing peaceful co-existence and unity of the chiefs and people of the Bono Region.
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$1.7bn gold loss is not a ‘cost of doing business’ – PAGA
The People’s Alliance for Governance and Accountability (PAGA) says the government cannot use the national interest to justify or explain away the reported $1.7 billion loss from the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.
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Singapore checkpoint bust: Malaysian man held, 700 cartons seized
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KP approves 5-year Billion Tree Plus Afforestation project
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Gov’t, media must sustain partnership to safeguard Ghana’s democratic gains – Shamima
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Theme park operator told to explain roller-coaster incident
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Brisbane bans secret filming with AI glasses at council pools
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Nigeria Must Not Become ‘Killing Field’, Peter Obi Warns
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Foreign man runs from Phuket phone shop without paying repair bill
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How Tejaswini's MurariJyoti Welfare Foundation is transforming women's lives in Bihar
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Delivery rider rams scooter into knife attacker, gets named after video game hero
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Bangkok condo search finds 2 Swedish nationals wanted for serious crimes
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Defying Russia, UK Leader Brings Missile-Making Plans To Ukraine
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Seoul water agency takes its expertise abroad through 5-year internship program
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US President Trump Defied MEA’s Request To Avoid Questions After PM Modi Meet, Held 45-Minute Press Conference | Video
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The Suburban Rail Loop will play a major role in the 2026 Victorian election. Why is it so controversial?
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- Proposed 90-kilometre tunnel through Melbourne suburbs.
- Critics question cost ($33.3 billion) and environmental impact.
Zelensky: Ukraine Can Produce 200–300 Long-Range Drones Daily, With Reach Up to 3,000 Km
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BN tentu kerjasama politik lepas DUN Melaka bubar
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Support for US-Iran war falls to its lowest, with 31% now approving military ops, shows poll
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Tuanku Muhriz urges Malaysians to uphold Rukun Negara, strengthen unity
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2 years’ jail for man whose car hit auxiliary cop at Woodlands Checkpoint, causing spinal fracture
Suriya Ganisan, who is a Malaysian, committed the offences on Sept 26, 2025.
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- Officer sustained spinal fracture after being struck by Ganisan's car.
- Ganisan sentenced to 2 years jail and 8-year driving ban.
Bersatu Melaka sedia teroka persefahaman dengan PH
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Japan adopts ordinance to raise foreign nationals’ residency fees from October
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Haze alert: Penang health exco advises face masks as API levels spike
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BN to decide Melaka polls strategy after state assembly dissolved
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Tuesday Weather: Fine and warm conditions across South Africa
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Mumbai Police EOW Book Xrbia Group Promoters In Alleged ₹1,558 Crore Financial Fraud Case
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Imaan and Hadi's family, legal team voice concerns over medical facilities at Adiala jail
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Naqvi says 'significant progress' made in talks with Iranian president to end conflict
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Thailand News | Unemployment Rises, Woman Escapes Kidnappers, Russian/Indian Brawl
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UK drone factories may face attacks from 'unknown sources', says Kremlin adviser
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FBI sets $25,000 minimum reward for dozens of unsolved Indian Country cases
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- Concerns about tipsters' fears and distrust of federal government
Finland’s Stubb: Deep Strikes Into Russia Are ‘Only Way’ to Push Moscow Toward Peace Talks
Finnish President Alexander Stubb backed Ukraine’s long-range strikes inside Russia, saying they raise the cost of the war and can help push Moscow toward peace negotiations.
Social media, popular culture threatening Muslim identity, says Sultan Nazrin
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EALA MP Sankok demands Murkomen’s resignation, cites ‘village mentality’ in Interior Ministry
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