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Liz Truss sheds tear as she reveals impact on her teenage daughters of short-lived premiership
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PM: Zahid backed Najib's house arrest bid as Umno president: UPDATED 4.29PM | Govt will not intervene in decisions made by Malay rulers, Anwar says.
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PM: Zahid backed Najib's house arrest bid as Umno president
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YOURSAY | Time and patience running out for Anwar: ‘We do not expect instant results but integrity and fairness.’
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YOURSAY | Time and patience running out for Anwar
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David Cameron holding talks in Israel to urge against war with Iran: The UK foreign secretary is expected to urge the Israeli government to avoid further ...
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David Cameron holding talks in Israel to urge against war with Iran
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
  • The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.

  • Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.

  • Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.

  • It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
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PIP payment to be overhauled as Sunak shakes up the benefits system: Rishi Sunak has announced a major review of how Britain's disability benefits system ...
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PIP payment to be overhauled as Sunak shakes up the benefits system
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Rishi Sunak 'rejects post-Brexit youth mobility scheme' : Downing St said it wants to make deals with individual EU member states
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Rishi Sunak 'rejects post-Brexit youth mobility scheme'
Quick Glance: EU Proposes Mobility Expansion for UK and EU Youth
  • The European Commission has proposed opening negotiations with the UK to allow mobility for millions of 18- to 30-year-olds before Brexit.

  • Under the planned agreement, EU and UK citizens aged between 18 and 30 could have the opportunity to stay in the destination country for an extended period.

  • The decision by the commission, which was previously strongly against concessions to the UK, is seen as a breakthrough in UK-EU relations.

  • If approved, millions of young people could come to the UK to fill the gap left by Brexit in the hospitality sector and at universities.
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Anwar says Najib's 'house arrest order' solely a Pardons Board issue: KAJANG: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has distanced himself from a purported "addendum ...
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Anwar says Najib's 'house arrest order' solely a Pardons Board issue
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Five-metre-long, 500kg crocodile caught in Melaka: MELAKA: A 5m-long crocodile, weighing close to 500kg, was captured by firemen at Jalan Pantai Siring ...
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Five-metre-long, 500kg crocodile caught in Melaka
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PM: Proposal to improve civil servants salary to be announced soon: It will be announced at Labour Day rally, Anwar says.
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PM: Proposal to improve civil servants salary to be announced soon
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Malaysia PM Anwar calls Iran’s drone attack on Israel ‘legitimate’: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that the strike was retaliation for Israel’s bombing of the ...
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Malaysia PM Anwar calls Iran’s drone attack on Israel ‘legitimate’
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Liz Truss’s book blames everyone – except Liz Truss: Ten Years to Save the West has no apologies, no awareness, and no ideas
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Liz Truss’s book blames everyone – except Liz Truss
Quick Glance: Liz Truss: From Premiership to Resignation in 49 Days
  • Liz Truss became Prime Minister and resigned after just 49 days, despite her husband's prediction that 'it would all end in tears'.

  • Truss assumed office on September 6, 2022, succeeding Boris Johnson, but faced early challenges and personal struggles.

  • Despite implementing economic measures and facing political turbulence, Truss resigned after a mini-budget led to a pensions crisis.

  • She reflects on her failed tenure, attributing blame to structural issues and drawing parallels to the controversial football manager Brian Clough.
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Japan’s China Reckoning: Why Tokyo Must Strengthen Its Ties to Democratic Allies: Why Tokyo must strengthen its ties to democratic allies.
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Japan’s China Reckoning: Why Tokyo Must Strengthen Its Ties to Democratic ...
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US and UK impose fresh Iran sanctions in wake of Israel attack: Most of the sanctions are linked to Iranian drone production
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US and UK impose fresh Iran sanctions in wake of Israel attack
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Countries came to Israel's help during Iran's attack because Israel is their firewall - opinion
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Biden imposes new sanctions on Iran after drone and missile attack on Israel: The Biden administration announced new sanctions on Iran targeting its missile and ...
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Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
  • The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.

  • The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.

  • Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.

  • President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
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YOURSAY | The great royal addendum mystery in Najib's house arrest: 'There are a lot of questions that remain unanswered.'
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YOURSAY | The great royal addendum mystery in Najib's house arrest
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Campaign to 'stab' Anwar in KKB polls: Indian voters told to boycott election to give govt a political shivving.
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Campaign to 'stab' Anwar in KKB polls
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Brits want to ban smoking completely: In the UK, the minimum smoking age is to be raised year on year so that today's 15-year-olds will no longer be allowed to ...
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Brits want to ban smoking completely
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US State Dept expects to finalize AUKUS trade exemptions in next 120 days: The U.S. State Department said on Friday it expects to finalize trade exemptions for ...
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US State Dept expects to finalize AUKUS trade exemptions in next 120 days
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Special zones can help Johor surpass other states economically: PM: High-impact projects to boost state's expansion, Anwar says.
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Special zones can help Johor surpass other states economically: PM
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Passions run high as Lords insist on Rwanda bill changes: Peers continue standoff with MPs over legislation enabling asylum seekers to be sent to east Africa.
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Passions run high as Lords insist on Rwanda bill changes
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Jordan says Israeli retaliation for Iran strikes risks wider regional war: Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said on Wednesday an Israeli retaliation ...
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Jordan says Israeli retaliation for Iran strikes risks wider regional war
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Sunak to cite Britain’s ‘sicknote culture’ in bid to overhaul fit note system: Prime minister to express concern about ‘over-medicalising’ normal worries with ...
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Sunak to cite Britain’s ‘sicknote culture’ in bid to overhaul fit note ...
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Antisemitic false Rothschild quote cut from Liz Truss memoir: The ex-PM's publishers apologise and agree to remove a fake quote tied to an antisemitic conspiracy ...
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Antisemitic false Rothschild quote cut from Liz Truss memoir
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Israel says will make its 'own decisions', hints at inevitable response to Iran attacks
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Quick Glance: Israel and Iran Step Back
  • Iran and Israel pull back after attacks, avoiding direct escalation

  • Both Iran and Israel have shown limited responses so far to prevent full-scale war

  • Region remains tense, conflict between Israel and Iran remains precarious and unpredictable

  • While both sides aim to avoid all-out war, the situation remains volatile and dangerous
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Live updates: Israel weighs response to Iran attack, US will impose new sanctions on Tehran
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PM: I won't entertain Akmal’s 'stupid' ministers remark: UPDATED 6.11PM | We should be working together, Anwar adds.
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PM: I won't entertain Akmal’s 'stupid' ministers remark
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What to know about the U.N. vote on whether to admit Palestinians as full members
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Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
  • In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.

  • The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.

  • The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.

  • Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
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The Case for Progressive Realism: Why Britain Must Chart a New Global Course: Why Britain must chart a new global course.
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'Stab' me if I neglected you, Anwar tells Indian community: UPDATED 7.47PM | PM outlines help rendered to group.
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'Stab' me if I neglected you, Anwar tells Indian community
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Former British PM Liz Truss says it ‘has to be’ Trump in White House next year: Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss said Monday that it “has to be” former ...
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Former British PM Liz Truss says it ‘has to be’ Trump in White House next ...
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Lee Hsien Loong to step down: From maths prodigy to Singapore's third Prime Minister
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Lee Hsien Loong to step down: From maths prodigy to Singapore's third ...
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Rishi Sunak Plans UK Sick Note Review in Push to Tackle Inactivity in Britain: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is planning to review the UK’s sick note system ...
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COMMENT | Anwar needs to put inclusivity into practice: Deeds will speak louder than promises.
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COMMENT | Anwar needs to put inclusivity into practice
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COMMENT | Anwar, failure as PM: Where was Anwar when nation gripped by racial, religious tensions?
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COMMENT | Anwar, failure as PM
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Angela Rayner: I'll stand down if I've broken the law: Labour's deputy leader says she will quit if she has committed a crime amid a row over where she lived.
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Angela Rayner: I'll stand down if I've broken the law
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11k hardcore poor heads of households left in Sabah, PM says: Problem is complicated with intrusion of border area - Anwar.
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11k hardcore poor heads of households left in Sabah, PM says
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Iran has just strengthened Netanyahu’s hand: Israeli leader had been facing the heat over Gaza, but Tehran’s direct assault now makes it hard for allies to rein ...
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Iran has just strengthened Netanyahu’s hand
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Ten Hag reveals Garnacho apology after forward supported critical tweets: LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Erik ten Hag claimed Manchester United's squad is not ...
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Ten Hag reveals Garnacho apology after forward supported critical tweets
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UK's prime minister Sunak to visit Poland soon to discuss security, Polish PM says
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UK's prime minister Sunak to visit Poland soon to discuss security ...
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Hardcore poverty, citizenship among issues Sabah PKR discussed with Anwar: State party stresses importance of resolving poverty, citizenship issues.
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Hardcore poverty, citizenship among issues Sabah PKR discussed with Anwar
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PM vows inclusivity for all Malaysians regardless of race: No place for racial discrimination in the country, Anwar says.
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PM vows inclusivity for all Malaysians regardless of race
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Iran’s drone, missile attack on Israel: Reactions from around the world: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said it launched dozens of drones and missiles ...
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Iran’s drone, missile attack on Israel: Reactions from around the world
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Dr M prods MACC over 'probe', asks if Anwar family wealth explained: UPDATED 5.45PM | Former PM challenges graft buster to furnish proof of offence committed.
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Dr M prods MACC over 'probe', asks if Anwar family wealth explained
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RAF fighter jets shot down Iran drones, Rishi Sunak says: The MoD says the RAF will repel "any airborne attacks within range" of its jets in the Middle East.
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RAF fighter jets shot down Iran drones, Rishi Sunak says
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China war sales to Moscow surge as UK and US ban Russian metals: The UK and US have banned certain Russian-made metals, while China's sales of war parts to ...
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China war sales to Moscow surge as UK and US ban Russian metals
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
  • At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.

  • Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.

  • Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.

  • A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
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Middle East conflict: Minimal impact here, govt monitoring situation – PM : Malaysia’s interest is our priority, Anwar says.
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Middle East conflict: Minimal impact here, govt monitoring situation – PM