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Police officers stand guard at the scene where a 14-year-old boy was killed and several others were wounded in a stabbing attack in Villach. — Reuters pic

World / 18 Feb 2025

Islamic State’s resurgence? Tracking its new deadly tactics and attacks across the globe

US President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, one of his closest advisers, have mounted a sweeping campaign to slash the size of the 2.3 million-strong federal workforce, firing at least 9,500 employees in an unprecedented effort that shows no sign of slowing. — AFP pic

World / 17 Feb 2025

How deep has the layoff cut gone? Trump and Musk’s impact on US government agencies

A Ukrainian service member of the 14th Unmanned Aerial Systems Regiment prepares a deep strike unmanned aerial vehicle before its launch toward Russian territory, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in an undisclosed location in Ukraine, undisclosed date, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 17 Feb 2025

Ukrainian drones strike key Russian oil pipeline, disrupting Kazakh supplies

Elon Musk speaks next to US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, February 11, 2025. Spearheaded by Musk, the world’s richest man, Trump has embarked on a campaign to slash public spending deemed wasteful or contrary to his policies. — Reuters pic

World / 17 Feb 2025

Reports: Musk’s DOGE seeks access to US tax system, sparking alarm at IRS and raising privacy concerns

French ex-surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec, accused of the aggravated rape and sexual assault against hundreds of children during three decades, is seen during his trial at the courthouse in Saintes, France, March 3, 2020 in this courtroom sketch. — Reuters pic

World / 17 Feb 2025

One accused, 299 victims: French surgeon on trial for sex assaults; most were children, many were unconscious

Taiwan’s defence ministry said on Sunday that the ship had sailed in a northerly direction, adding that Taiwanese forces also kept watch. — AFP pic

World / 17 Feb 2025

Taiwan Strait not China’s, Taipei says after Canadian warship passes through

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio waves as he departs Israel for Saudi Arabia, at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel February 17, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 17 Feb 2025

Rubio lands in Saudi Arabia for Russia talks on ending Ukraine war

The 75-year-old former prime minister said Asean countries are concerned about the gangs running transnational crime syndicates in the region. ― Reuters file pic

World / 17 Feb 2025

Former Thai PM Thaksin: ‘Dirty money’ from scam centres at border fuelling Myanmar conflict

Multinational victims of scam centres, who were tricked or trafficked into working in Myanmar, walk towards a vessel in order to cross Moei River to Thailand, in Phop Phra District, Tak province, Thailand February 12, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 17 Feb 2025

China joins Thai-Myanmar border scam crackdown, aims to rescue nationals

A globe is seen in front of Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration, August 6, 2022. — Reuters pic

World / 17 Feb 2025

Explainer: What is ‘Taiwan independence’ and is Taiwan already independent?

The incident occurred at 2.48pm on February 15 during the unveiling of the ‘King of the Quail’ statue, a symbol of Leng Nok Tha, at the sports field of the government centre in Leng Nok Tha district, according to a report published in The Nation yesterday.

World / 17 Feb 2025

In Thailand, deputy minister, two MPs hurt as giant LED screen topples during event in Yasothon province

The US Geological Survey said the magnitude 4.0 quake struck at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres. ― Reuters pic

World / 17 Feb 2025

India’s capital shaken by 4.0-magnitude earthquake

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu embrace during a handshake as they make joint statements to the press at the Prime Minister’s office in Jerusalem, February 16, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 17 Feb 2025

Rubio’s visit signals full US support for Israel under Trump’s leadership

Servicemen of the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine prepare to launch a Ukrainian made RAM precision-guided loitering munition (UAV), amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv region, Ukraine February 15, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 17 Feb 2025

UK PM says ready to deploy troops to Ukraine as European leaders hold crisis talks on war

Candles and flowers sit at the scene where a 14-year-old boy was killed and several others were wounded in a stabbing attack, in the town of Villach, Austria February 16, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 17 Feb 2025

Austria calls teen’s fatal stabbing an ‘Islamist attack,’ links suspect to IS

France’s President Emmanuel Macron reacts during the International Conference on Syria in Paris, February 13, 2025. Macron will host European leaders, including Britain’s prime minister on Monday for an emergency summit on the Ukraine war after US officials suggested Europe would have no role in any talks on ending the conflict. — Reuters pic

World / 17 Feb 2025

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Azam: MACC freezes RM217m in 100 bank accounts linked to Tan Sri amid offshore corruption probe

The RM265b reason Malaysia’s ringgit is about to outperform every Asean currency

PKR election committee issues warning to Rafizi over ‘chai’ announcement

Malaysia takes a leap in AI and IC design as PM Anwar backs pendrive pioneer KS Pua’s new venture

MACC to question Ismail Sabri’s ex-son-in-law Jovian Mandagie in corruption probe

All-Malaysian showdown set at Malaysia Masters as Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani face Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun

Court of Appeal rejects Bung Moktar and wife’s bid to review decision on corruption trial

Anwar: Govt considering extending Tengku Maimun’s tenure as chief justice

State premier: Petronas, subsidiaries don’t need licence to operate in Sarawak, only exemption application required

Malaysia’s fuel subsidies waste billions and worsen inequality, economists warn

Lawyer presses AGC to explain NFA decision in Teoh Beng Hock case

Chinese premier to attend Asean-GCC Summit in KL next week

Pendrive pioneer KS Pua’s startup eyes IPO by 2028 to keep Malaysian talent at home

Hakam urges government to extend CJ Tengku Maimun, senior judges’ term to uphold judicial reforms

AGC says insufficient evidence to charge anyone in latest probe into Teoh Beng Hock’s death

Islamic State’s resurgence? Tracking its new deadly tactics and attacks across the globe

How deep has the layoff cut gone? Trump and Musk’s impact on US government agencies

Ukrainian drones strike key Russian oil pipeline, disrupting Kazakh supplies

Reports: Musk’s DOGE seeks access to US tax system, sparking alarm at IRS and raising privacy concerns

One accused, 299 victims: French surgeon on trial for sex assaults; most were children, many were unconscious

Taiwan Strait not China’s, Taipei says after Canadian warship passes through

Rubio lands in Saudi Arabia for Russia talks on ending Ukraine war

Former Thai PM Thaksin: ‘Dirty money’ from scam centres at border fuelling Myanmar conflict

China joins Thai-Myanmar border scam crackdown, aims to rescue nationals

Explainer: What is ‘Taiwan independence’ and is Taiwan already independent?

In Thailand, deputy minister, two MPs hurt as giant LED screen topples during event in Yasothon province

India’s capital shaken by 4.0-magnitude earthquake

Rubio’s visit signals full US support for Israel under Trump’s leadership

UK PM says ready to deploy troops to Ukraine as European leaders hold crisis talks on war

Austria calls teen’s fatal stabbing an ‘Islamist attack,’ links suspect to IS

Macron to host emergency European summit on Ukraine amid US snub on peace talks