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More than 50 arrested ahead of banned Istanbul pride parade

ANKARA: Police arrested more than 50 people in Istanbul Sunday ahead of a banned LGBTQ+ pride march, the city’s bar association said. “Before today’s Istanbul Pride march, four of our colleagues, including members of our Human Rights Centre, along with more than 50 people, were deprived of their liberty through arbitrary, unjust, and illegal detention,“… Continue reading More than 50 arrested ahead of banned Istanbul pride parade

Dua adun dan ahli perniagaan didakwa kes rasuah lesen cari gali di Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: Dua Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Sabah dan seorang ahli perniagaan akan berhadapan dengan pertuduhan di Mahkamah Sesyen hari ini berikutan skandal rasuah berkaitan pengeluaran lesen perlombongan mineral di negeri ini. Mereka didakwa di bawah Seksyen 16(b)(A) dan Seksyen 16(a)(A) Akta Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) 2009, masing-masing kerana memberi dan menerima rasuah.… Continue reading Dua adun dan ahli perniagaan didakwa kes rasuah lesen cari gali di Sabah
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PM Anwar assures no interference in judicial appointments, court decisions

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has firmly stated that he does not interfere in judicial matters, including the appointment of judges or court rulings. He emphasised that all appointments and service extensions, including those for judges, must strictly adhere to procedures outlined in the Federal Constitution. Anwar explained the constitutional process, stating, “If… Continue reading PM Anwar assures no interference in judicial appointments, court decisions

Wanita ditahan polis disyaki dera anak angkat di Kuala Selangor

SHAH ALAM: Seorang wanita berusia 54 tahun ditahan polis bagi membantu siasatan kes penderaan dan pengabaian terhadap anak angkatnya di Taman Bendahara, Kuala Selangor. Ketua Polis Daerah Kuala Selangor Supt Azaharudin Tajudin berkata laporan diterima sebelum tangkapan dilakukan pada 8.15 malam Sabtu. “Mangsa kini sedang mendapatkan rawatan di Hospital Tanjong Karang manakala permohonan reman terhadap… Continue reading Wanita ditahan polis disyaki dera anak angkat di Kuala Selangor
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Algeria sentences French football journalist to 7 years jail: RSF

PARIS: Algeria’s authorities have sentenced a prominent French sports journalist specialised in African football to seven years in prison for “glorifying terrorism”, media rights campaigners RSF said Sunday, denouncing the verdict as “nonsensical”. Christophe Gleizes, 36, who contributes to the So Foot magazine, was ordered by the court in Tizi Ouzou to be immediately incarcerated… Continue reading Algeria sentences French football journalist to 7 years jail: RSF

Kerajaan perkuat keselamatan di Sabah – Mohamed Khaled

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan akan terus memperkukuh tahap keselamatan di Sabah meskipun negeri itu kini berada dalam keadaan stabil, menurut Menteri Pertahanan Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. Dalam kenyataan di Facebook, beliau menegaskan bahawa kerajaan memberikan perhatian serius terhadap sebarang bentuk ancaman di Sabah, terutamanya memandangkan risiko yang lebih tinggi disebabkan kedudukan geografinya. Mohamed Khaled turut… Continue reading Kerajaan perkuat keselamatan di Sabah – Mohamed Khaled
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US Senate edges towards vote on Trump’s divisive spending bill

WASHINGTON: US senators were inching Sunday towards a vote on Donald Trump’s “big beautiful” spending bill, a hugely divisive proposal that would deliver key parts of the US president’s domestic agenda while making massive cuts to social welfare programs. Trump is hoping the “One Big Beautiful Bill” will help seal his legacy, extending his expiring… Continue reading US Senate edges towards vote on Trump’s divisive spending bill

Recognising unsung care heroes

WHEN we think of healthcare, doctors and nurses often come to mind. However, there is another group of professionals working tirelessly behind the scenes, the allied health professionals (AHP). These experts play a pivotal role in delivering patient-centred care, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive services, from diagnosis to recovery and rehabilitation. Who Are AHP? AHP… Continue reading Recognising unsung care heroes

Volunteer honoured for community work

PETALING JAYA: As he stood before Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to receive the National Youth Icon 2025 award, 31-year-old Thashidaran Tharmar could hardly believe the moment was real. After more than a decade of giving his time, energy and heart to community service, youth empowerment and volunteer work, the national recognition felt like… Continue reading Volunteer honoured for community work

Ringgit strengthens against US dollar amid US fiscal concerns

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit continued its upward momentum against the US dollar at the opening today, supported by a weaker US Dollar Index (DXY) and growing concerns over US fiscal policies. At 8.01 am, the local currency rose to 4.2190/2365 against the greenback, up from Thursday’s close of 4.2300/2355. The DXY slipped 0.26 per cent… Continue reading Ringgit strengthens against US dollar amid US fiscal concerns

Thousands join nationwide plogging initiative

KUALA LUMPUR: In a powerful display of environmental consciousness, thousands of Malaysians from all walks of life came together yesterday for a nationwide plogging event, held in celebration of Tzu Chi Malaysia’s 30th anniversary of environmental advocacy. The event, held under the banner of the “Go Green, Go Plogging” campaign, combined exercise with environmental care.… Continue reading Thousands join nationwide plogging initiative

Stricter enforcement needed on heavy vehicle restrictions

PETALING JAYA: Experts have called for stricter enforcement on road restrictions for heavy vehicles during peak hours, with enhanced surveillance by authorities and the use of technology to detect rule breakers. The ban, which was imposed by the Malaysian Highway Authority on Feb 19, applies to the NSE, NKVE, Elite and DUKE highways during peak… Continue reading Stricter enforcement needed on heavy vehicle restrictions

Govt urged to steer Asean beyond economic output

PETALING JAYA: Renowned humanitarian and Mercy Malaysia founder Tan Sri Dr Jemilah Mahmood has urged Malaysia to use its Asean chairmanship as a turning point not just for the region’s economic ambitions but to also redefine progress through the lens of genuine well-being and planetary health. Speaking on “The Game of Impossible” podcast on Friday,… Continue reading Govt urged to steer Asean beyond economic output

Netanyahu sees ‘opportunities’ to free Gaza hostages

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that his country’s “victory” over Iran in their 12-day war had created “opportunities”, including for freeing hostages held in Gaza. “Many opportunities have opened up now following this victory. First of all, to rescue the hostages,“ Netanyahu said in an address to officers of the security services.… Continue reading Netanyahu sees ‘opportunities’ to free Gaza hostages

Fires break out and most of France put on heatwave alert

ORLÉANS: French firefighters were mobilised to tackle early summer fires as 84 of the country’s 101 administrative areas were put on a heatwave alert for Monday until midweek. Wildfires broke out in the Corbieres area of Aude in the southwest, where temperatures topped 40 degrees, forcing the evacuation of a campsite and abbey as a… Continue reading Fires break out and most of France put on heatwave alert

Iran voices ‘serious doubts’ over Israel commitment to ceasefire

TEHRAN: Iran warned Sunday that it had little faith in Israel’s commitment to a fragile ceasefire that ended the most intense and destructive confrontation between the two foes to date. The 12-day war erupted on June 13, when Israel launched a bombing campaign in Iran that killed top military commanders and scientists linked to its… Continue reading Iran voices ‘serious doubts’ over Israel commitment to ceasefire

UK PM condemns ‘death to the IDF’ chants at Glastonbury Festival

GLASTONBURY: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday added his voice to those condemning a British punk-rap group for anti-Israel remarks at the Glastonbury music festival, an incident that has already sparked a police inquiry. Bob Vylan led crowds in chants of “Death, death to the IDF”, a reference to the acronym for the Israeli… Continue reading UK PM condemns ‘death to the IDF’ chants at Glastonbury Festival

Sabah assemblymen and businessman face corruption charges in mining scandal

KOTA KINABALU: Two Sabah assemblymen and a businessman are set to face charges in the Sessions Court today over alleged corruption linked to mineral mining licensing in the state. The trio will be charged under Section 16(b)(A) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009 for offering bribes, as well as Section 16(a)(A) for receiving… Continue reading Sabah assemblymen and businessman face corruption charges in mining scandal

Heatwave leaves Moroccan cities sweltering in record-breaking tempertatures

RABAT: Monthly temperature records have been broken across Morocco, sometimes topping seasonal norms by as much as 20 degrees Celsius, the national meteorological office said Sunday, as the North African kingdom was gripped by a heatwave. “Our country has experienced, between Friday 27 and Saturday 28 of June, a ‘chegui’ type heatwave characterised by its… Continue reading Heatwave leaves Moroccan cities sweltering in record-breaking tempertatures

Turkey spy chief talks Gaza truce with senior Hamas leader

ISTANBUL: Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin met senior Hamas leaders on Sunday for talks on Gaza’s humanitarian tragedy and efforts to reach a ceasefire, state news agency Anadolu reported. Kalin held talks with Mohammad Darwish, head of the political council of Hamas that rules Gaza, and his delegation at an undisclosed location, Anadolu said, citing… Continue reading Turkey spy chief talks Gaza truce with senior Hamas leader

Beating Messi’s Miami ‘harder than it may seem’: PSG’s Luis Enrique

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN coach Luis Enrique said defeating Lionel Messi and Inter Miami on Sunday was trickier than it seemed despite the French side’s 4-0 Club World Cup last 16 triumph. Joao Neves’ early strike sent PSG ahead and then they scored three more in a flurry before half-time to take an unassailable lead. Former PSG… Continue reading Beating Messi’s Miami ‘harder than it may seem’: PSG’s Luis Enrique

Trump says ‘getting along well’ with China, downplays hostile acts

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Sunday dismissed the importance of aggressive actions linked to Beijing including recent arrests of two Chinese nationals accused of smuggling a dangerous pathogen into the United States, saying “that’s the way the world works.” Trump told Fox News that Washington behaves in a similar way. “You don’t think we do… Continue reading Trump says ‘getting along well’ with China, downplays hostile acts

Ambulances on stand-by as southern Europe heatwave intensifies

ROME: Authorities across Southern Europe urged people to seek shelter Sunday and protect the most vulnerable as punishing temperatures from Spain to Portugal, Italy and France climbed higher in the summer’s first major heatwave. Ambulances stood on standby near tourist hotspots and regions issued fire warnings as experts warned that such heatwaves, intensified by climate… Continue reading Ambulances on stand-by as southern Europe heatwave intensifies

Kane double fires Bayern into Club World Cup last eight

HARRY KANE scored twice as Bayern Munich overcame determined resistance from Flamengo to book their place in the Club World Cup quarter-finals with an entertaining 4-2 victory on Sunday. Vincent Kompany’s side will now play European champions Paris Saint-Germain in Atlanta on Saturday for a place in the last four. Flamengo, backed by a huge… Continue reading Kane double fires Bayern into Club World Cup last eight

Chelsea to sign Brighton forward Joao Pedro – reports

CHELSEA‘s forward options could be bolstered by the time they face Palmeiras in the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Friday after reportedly agreeing a deal with Brighton for Joao Pedro. The Athletic reported the Brazilian international is on his way to the United States for a medical before joining up with the Chelsea squad after… Continue reading Chelsea to sign Brighton forward Joao Pedro – reports