Melaka waives licence fees for 1,300 traders after storm damage

MELAKA: The Historic Melaka City Council (MBMB) has introduced a three-month exemption on business licence fees for 1,300 petty traders affected by a recent storm. The initiative aims to support small businesses struggling with financial setbacks. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh announced the measure, which will apply during licence renewals. The relief covers… Continue reading Melaka waives licence fees for 1,300 traders after storm damage

Putintseva requests spectator removal during Wimbledon match

KAZAKHSTAN’S Yulia Putintseva asked for a spectator to be removed after expressing concerns about their behaviour during her first-round match at Wimbledon on Monday. At the start of her match against American Amanda Anisimova on Court 15, the 30-year-old approached the umpire to report the spectator, describing the person as “crazy” and “dangerous.” “Can you… Continue reading Putintseva requests spectator removal during Wimbledon match

Trump administration sues Los Angeles over sanctuary city policies

LOS ANGELES: The Trump administration has intensified its immigration crackdown by suing Los Angeles over its sanctuary city policies, which limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The lawsuit, filed by the US Justice Department, targets the city, Mayor Karen Bass, and the Los Angeles City Council, accusing them of obstructing federal immigration laws. This legal… Continue reading Trump administration sues Los Angeles over sanctuary city policies
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Trump administration sues Los Angeles over sanctuary city policies

LOS ANGELES: The Trump administration has intensified its immigration crackdown by suing Los Angeles over its sanctuary city policies, which limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The lawsuit, filed by the US Justice Department, targets the city, Mayor Karen Bass, and the Los Angeles City Council, accusing them of obstructing federal immigration laws. This legal… Continue reading Trump administration sues Los Angeles over sanctuary city policies

Trump to visit ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ migrant detention center in Florida

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump is set to visit a newly opened migrant detention center in Florida this week, a facility surrounded by swamps and alligators that has been nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz.” The White House confirmed the visit on Monday, stating that Trump will attend the opening of the 5,000-bed detention center located in the… Continue reading Trump to visit ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ migrant detention center in Florida
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Trump to visit ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ migrant detention center in Florida

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump is set to visit a newly opened migrant detention center in Florida this week, a facility surrounded by swamps and alligators that has been nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz.” The White House confirmed the visit on Monday, stating that Trump will attend the opening of the 5,000-bed detention center located in the… Continue reading Trump to visit ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ migrant detention center in Florida

Israeli official to visit White House amid Gaza truce pressure

WASHINGTON: Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer is set to hold high-level discussions at the White House this week, as US President Donald Trump intensifies pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to secure a truce in Gaza. The visit follows Trump’s public call for Israel to “make the deal in Gaza,“ expressing hope for a… Continue reading Israeli official to visit White House amid Gaza truce pressure
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Israeli official to visit White House amid Gaza truce pressure

WASHINGTON: Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer is set to hold high-level discussions at the White House this week, as US President Donald Trump intensifies pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to secure a truce in Gaza. The visit follows Trump’s public call for Israel to “make the deal in Gaza,“ expressing hope for a… Continue reading Israeli official to visit White House amid Gaza truce pressure

Fluminense shocks Inter Milan 2-0 to advance in Club World Cup

FLUMINENSE sent Inter Milan packing from the Club World Cup on Monday with a 2-0 win in Charlotte that took the Brazilian side through to the quarter-finals. German Cano’s header from close range gave Fluminense an early lead in their last-16 tie and they then withstood an onslaught from the Italian side in the second… Continue reading Fluminense shocks Inter Milan 2-0 to advance in Club World Cup
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Fluminense shocks Inter Milan 2-0 to advance in Club World Cup

FLUMINENSE sent Inter Milan packing from the Club World Cup on Monday with a 2-0 win in Charlotte that took the Brazilian side through to the quarter-finals. German Cano’s header from close range gave Fluminense an early lead in their last-16 tie and they then withstood an onslaught from the Italian side in the second… Continue reading Fluminense shocks Inter Milan 2-0 to advance in Club World Cup

Argentine football fans face backlash for anti-Semitic acts in Buenos Aires

THE Argentine Football Association (AFA) on Monday condemned the “antisemitic acts” by fans of the second division All Boys club during a match in Buenos Aires over the weekend. In videos posted on social media, several people are seen carrying a coffin draped in the Israeli flag before a match on Sunday between All Boys… Continue reading Argentine football fans face backlash for anti-Semitic acts in Buenos Aires
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Argentine football fans face backlash for anti-Semitic acts in Buenos Aires

THE Argentine Football Association (AFA) on Monday condemned the “antisemitic acts” by fans of the second division All Boys club during a match in Buenos Aires over the weekend. In videos posted on social media, several people are seen carrying a coffin draped in the Israeli flag before a match on Sunday between All Boys… Continue reading Argentine football fans face backlash for anti-Semitic acts in Buenos Aires

US approves $510m bomb guidance kits sale to Israel amid tensions

WASHINGTON: The United States has approved a $510 million sale of bomb guidance kits and support equipment to Israel, following heavy munitions use in its recent conflict with Iran. The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) stated the sale aims to strengthen Israel’s ability to counter threats and protect its borders, infrastructure, and civilians. “The… Continue reading US approves $510m bomb guidance kits sale to Israel amid tensions
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US approves $510m bomb guidance kits sale to Israel amid tensions

WASHINGTON: The United States has approved a $510 million sale of bomb guidance kits and support equipment to Israel, following heavy munitions use in its recent conflict with Iran. The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) stated the sale aims to strengthen Israel’s ability to counter threats and protect its borders, infrastructure, and civilians. “The… Continue reading US approves $510m bomb guidance kits sale to Israel amid tensions

Trump threatens Japan with new tariffs over rice exports dispute

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has threatened Japan with new tariffs over its reluctance to accept American rice exports, escalating trade tensions just days before a critical deadline. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump accused Japan of refusing US rice despite facing a shortage. “I have great respect for Japan, they won’t… Continue reading Trump threatens Japan with new tariffs over rice exports dispute
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Trump threatens Japan with new tariffs over rice exports dispute

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has threatened Japan with new tariffs over its reluctance to accept American rice exports, escalating trade tensions just days before a critical deadline. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump accused Japan of refusing US rice despite facing a shortage. “I have great respect for Japan, they won’t… Continue reading Trump threatens Japan with new tariffs over rice exports dispute