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Palestine's government confronts a deepening financial emergency as Israel continues withholding over $5 billion in tax revenues, comprising 68% of Finance Ministry income and threatening economic collapse.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted Malaysia's political stability, institutional strength, and the personal relationship between Sultan Ibrahim and Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa as instrumental factors in securing the Formula 1 Grand Prix.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Damascus on Saturday for the first visit by a UN chief since 2009, marking a significant diplomatic shift as Syria re-engages with the international community following the end of its civil war.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan has strongly condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and thousands of settlers, calling it a violation of Islamic sanctity.
The United States and more than a dozen allied nations have accused Russian government-backed hackers of infiltrating Zimbra email accounts through a software vulnerability that required no deception of users.
ASEAN's dialogue with external partners in Manila focused on regional energy and food security amid West Asia instability. The US pledged US$1.5 billion in strategic investment while major powers committed to ASEAN unity.
Andy Burnham has become the new British prime minister following a formal meeting with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, taking over from Keir Starmer and preparing to outline his political agenda.
Malaysia has formally submitted its candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for 2036–2037, making the abolition of veto powers a cornerstone of its bid and reaffirming its commitment to international peace.
Two improvised explosive devices exploded near a Damascus hotel housing French President Emmanuel Macron during his historic visit to Syria, injuring 18 people. Macron remained safely at the presidential palace during bilateral talks.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rebuked Norway for cancelling a RM1 billion naval missile contract with Malaysia, accusing the Scandinavian nation of applying international law and norms inconsistently based on political considerations.
Iran's World Cup campaign ended after a 1-1 draw with Egypt, with the Iranian football federation condemning what it characterizes as unsportsmanlike conduct and unfair restrictions during their tournament stay.