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A breakthrough?

IT appears that despite confrontational rhetoric from both sides, a more long-term agreement on cessation of hostilities between the US and Iran may be within reach. Matters had heated up on Monday in what US President…

Pakatan rallies grassroots in Seremban rally after Negeri Sembilan political strain

SEREMBAN, May 7 — As the Pakatan Harapan–Barisan Nasional (PH-BN) coalition government in Negeri Sembilan regains its footing, senior Pakatan leaders have stepped up efforts to rally grassroots support following recent…

Victorian budget delivers $5.5b for education

The Victorian Budget for 2026/27 is being considered a win for education, with more than $5.5 billion in new investment across schools, early‑childhood learning and the state’s expanding Free TAFE system. Treasurer…

‘Stay prepared’: Pakatan leaders say N. Sembilan snap election could come anytime

SEREMBAN, May 7 — After weeks of political uncertainty in Negeri Sembilan, the Pakatan Harapan top leadership has urged supporters and residents to brace for a possible snap election, as its relationship with the…

Donovan’s Deep Dives: The special defense budget is a crucial test of KMT leadership and party unity

Energy crisis front and center as ASEAN leaders prepare for summit

The energy crisis will force Manila leadership to craft a ​regional response while preventing regional conflicts in Myanmar, Thailand and Cambodia from slipping down the agenda.

PTI's Raja says there will be no discussion on party's Punjab coordination and monitoring committee

ISLAMABAD: PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja on Wednesday maintained that the formation of the Punjab Coordination and Monitoring Committee would not be discussed, as the party leadership planned to raise the…

Paigham-i-Islam Conference awards title of ‘Greatest Victorious General of the Century’ to CDF Asim Munir

ISLAMABAD: The Sixth International Paigham-i-Islam Conference, held on Wednesday, awarded the titles of “Leader of Peace” and “Greatest Victorious General of the Century” to Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of…

N. Sembilan Umno’s 14 still oppose MB, but will stay in state govt

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Negeri Sembilan Umno today indicated that all its 14 state lawmakers would continue to work with the ruling government in the state, but also confirmed that they have still withdrawn their support…

Kota Belud faces 4.4-million‑litre daily water shortfall, assemblyman warns

KOTA KINABALU, May 6 — A growing water supply deficit in Kota Belud, now short by about 4.4 million litres daily, emerged as the key concern raised by Tempasuk Assemblyman Datuk Mohd Arsad Bistari. He told the State…

Fahmi: Aminuddin remains Negeri Sembilan MB after Umno, Pakatan leaders resolve dispute

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said today the dispute surrounding the Negeri Sembilan government has been resolved following a meeting between the top leadership of Umno and Pakatan…

Special counsel raids prosecution, justice ministry over alleged cover-up of ex-first lady's gift case

The second comprehensive special counsel team raided the Supreme Prosecutors Office (SPO) and the Ministry of Justice on Wednesday over an alleged mishandling of the prosecution investigation into former first lady Kim…

Pakistan Army cadet gets top honours at Australian military college

Australia’s Royal Military College (RMC) has declared Pakistan Army Cadet Sardar Arsam Abbas the “overall best foreign military cadet”, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday. “The Australian RMC,…

Deeper Malaysia–Philippines partnership crucial to shaping Asean’s future, says former Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Penang

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Malaysia can play a vital role in shaping Asean’s future by working closely with the Philippines, the current Asean chair, to advance key regional initiatives, said former Yang di-Pertua Negeri of…

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’s son, long in the shadows, seeks political role

RAMALLAH: The millionaire businessman son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is expected to run for a steering role in his 90-year-old father’s political party, sources say, as a succession fight looms for control…

Usno suspends six senior leaders as internal party disputes deepen

KOTA KINABALU, May 6 — Six United Sabah National Organisation (Usno) members have been suspended with immediate effect amid an escalating internal party dispute. Party president Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia said those…

Usno split deepens as info chief warns exit from GRS could weaken party

KOTA KINABALU, May 6 — United Sabah National Organisation (Usno) Information Chief Iskandar Zulkarnain Ramli has described the party’s decision to leave Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) as an unwise and hasty political move…

Accelerating the climate transition

AS the monsoon season approaches, Pakistan faces a familiar anxiety. The memory of the 2022 floods — and the 2025 flooding that again disrupted lives, livelihoods and public finances — remains raw. The government is…

Saudi envoy praises Malaysia ties, highlights smoother Haj services and reforms, says ‘daging dendeng’ a favourite

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — The newly appointed Saudi Ambassador to Malaysia, who has been in the country since January this year, recently shared his early impressions and priorities in a wide-ranging interview with Bernama,…

Hard choices

ONE year has passed since India decided to hold the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance. Pakistan’s National Security Council issued a warning, shortly after the Indian Cabinet Committee on Security’s decision, that…