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Merdeka: This is our Malaysia – and you will not take it from us

TOMORROW, we celebrate Merdeka. Sixty-nine years since the Federation of Malaya gained independence. And perhaps this year, more than for a very long time, we should stop for a moment and look around…

  • Malaysia celebrates 69 years of independence.
  • Nation gains strength through global trade and technology.
  • Malaysians of all backgrounds unite against division.

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Trump’s Iran war threatens to cost Republicans control of Congress

SIX months into the Iran war, Republican strategists are increasingly worried that the conflict could cost the party control of Congress in November's midterm elections, as frustrated voters turn…

  • Prolonged Iran war threatens GOP control of Congress
  • 63% disapprove of Trump's handling of the conflict
  • Democrats make war central issue in campaign

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Uzodimma’s Dual Mandate Dilemma

For Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, the ambition to move from the executive arm of government to the legislature comes with a significant constitutional and political dilemma, as Section

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Pacific leaders gather in Palau ahead of key PIF meeting

The 55th Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting officially kicks off Monday night in Koror, Palau.

  • 55th Pacific Islands Forum begins in Koror, Palau
  • Kiribati President Taaneti Maamau withdraws from PIF meeting
  • US-backed statement criticizes China's missile testing

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Influencer pleads guilty to criminal impersonation for viral pranks at Arizona businesses

PHOENIX (AP) — A social media influencer known for posting viral videos of pranks has pleaded guilty to criminal impersonation in Arizona for posing as an employee of businesses in a Phoenix suburb…

  • Influencer Heston James Cobb pleaded guilty to criminal impersonation in Arizona.
  • Cobb posed as employee at Phoenix businesses and orchestrated chaotic takeover attempts.
  • Videos of the pranks garnered millions of views and potentially generated income.

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Iran parliament speaker says new regional pacts can 'herald a new stage’

Iran parliament speaker says new regional pacts can 'herald a new stage’ Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has said that new regional treaties can herald a new stage in which Muslim…

  • New regional treaties can mark a new era for Muslim neighbors
  • Unity among Muslims hinders aggressive objectives
  • Agreements signal Muslim neighbors can choose collaboration over rivalries

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Oyo varsity accreditation: Parents seek help from FG

Parents of students of Atiba University, Oyo State, have called on the Federal Government to intervene in the crisis surrounding the institutions Law programme, asking authorities to facilitate the transfer of affected students to accredited institutions and prevent their years of academic efforts from being lost.

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