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WARSAW, Jan 15 — Five men have been charged in Poland for participating in a Russian-run sabotage plot to send explosive parcels to Britain, the US, Canada and other destinations. The National Prosecutor's Office said the four Ukrainian citizens and one Russian were charged with acting on behalf of
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RIYADH, Jan 17 — Saudi Arabia's King Salman has been discharged from a hospital in Riyadh after undergoing medical tests, with state media reporting reassuring results. The 90-year-old monarch left the hospital on Friday, according to the state news agency. "The agency added that the results of the
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NUUK, Jan 15 — Denmark's Joint Arctic Command is focused on countering potential Russian activity, not defending against US military threats, its commander said, amid NATO exercises and increased defence spending in Greenland. Major General Soren Andersen stated his focus is squarely on Russia, not the United States, as
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PUTRAJAYA, Jan 15 — Malaysia's targeted subsidy programs have saved RM15.5 billion in public funds while keeping inflation below 2%, Treasury Secretary-General Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican said in an interview. He stated that targeted subsidies are a realistic and effective instrument to help households manage the rising cost
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CYBERJAYA, Jan 16 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and social media platform X will meet on January 21 to discuss online safety issues, including the misuse of the Grok AI application, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said. Fahmi said the meeting will address concerns about Grok generating pornographic
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 — The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) is implementing a governance and administrative overhaul to address concerns over management and abuse of power, the force's Joint Chiefs Committee (JPP) announced today. The MAF Defence Strategic Intelligence and Communication Division Headquarters stated these measures are being carried
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 — The Ministry of Defence is seeking clarification on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's directive to temporarily shelve procurement decisions for the Malaysian Armed Forces and Royal Malaysia Police linked to corruption issues. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the ministry will
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Umno grassroots members are increasingly receptive to a shift away from race- and religion-centric rhetoric toward economic stability and inclusivity, following party president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's address at the annual general assembly this week. Members across age groups and regions expressed cautious
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Subang Jaya assemblywoman Michelle Ng Mei Sze announced a new e-scooter initiative from her hospital bed after canceling a press conference due to an emergency caesarean section. Ng posted a video on social media with the caption: "Apologies for my appearance, timing wasn't
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Former FMT journalist Rex Tan was arrested under the Sedition Act after posing a question deemed racially sensitive during a public lecture featuring UK politician George Galloway on Gaza. Tan, 31, was detained past midnight after being summoned to the Dang Wangi district police headquarters, according
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Malaysiakini editor RK Anand met with Umno leaders during the party's annual general meeting to apologize for a recent social media mishap, as confirmed by Umno Youth chief Datuk Muhamad Akmal Saleh. Anand personally apologized to Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlighted the significance of prayer and justice in a Facebook post commemorating the Islamic occasion of Israk and Mikraj, calling for societal harmony and humility. He stated that the Prophet Muhammad's journey included the acceptance of the five