May 20, 2025
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Trump and Republicans fuel claims of a Biden cancer cover-up following new book revelations, tying the issue to concerns over his cognitive health.

WASHINGTON, May 20 — US President Donald Trump on Monday suggested there may have been a cover-up surrounding Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis, expressing surprise that the public had not been informed sooner about the former president’s condition.‍

May 20, 2025
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Penang exco: Silicon Island reclamation to take 10 to 15 years

GEORGE TOWN, May 20 — The reclamation work to develop Silicon Island off the southern coast of Penang Island is expected to take between 10 and 15 years to complete, the state legislative assembly was informed today.

May 20, 2025
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Anwar champions Malaysia’s leadership in ASEAN and the Global South to help redefine global power dynamics

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — As chair of ASEAN, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is firmly positioning both Malaysia and the regional bloc as pivotal forces within the Global South, advocating for a shift from global bipolar dominance to a more balanced multipolar world order based on equitable power-sharing.‍

May 20, 2025
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Langkawi Welcomes the Triumphant Return of LIMA 2025 Showcasing Global Defence Power

LANGKAWI, May 20 — The peaceful skies and waters of Langkawi will once again come alive with the roar of jet engines and the presence of international defence assets as the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA’25) makes its return.‍

May 19, 2025
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Inter Miami manage just one win in seven as Orlando thrashing highlights Messi’s frustration

FORT LAUDERDALE (United States), May 19 — Lionel Messi’s frustration continued to grow as Inter Miami’s poor run persisted with a 3-0 home defeat to Orlando City in Major League Soccer on Sunday.‍

May 19, 2025
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Traffic chaos at Paris airport leaves thousands stranded, French authorities warn of further delays

ORLY (France), May 19 — A breakdown in air traffic control at Paris-Orly Airport led to the cancellation and delay of hundreds of flights, with the French aviation authority warning that disruptions are expected to continue today.

May 19, 2025
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Five dead, several missing as heavy rains spark flooding and landslide concerns in southern China

HONG KONG, May 19 — Torrential rains over the weekend in China’s southern Guangdong and Guangxi provinces have claimed five lives and left several people missing, as authorities raised alarms over potential flooding, landslides, and other geological hazards in the region.‍

May 19, 2025
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PM commends national sepak takraw team after close Asian Cup defeat: ‘A loss is not a failure’

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Malaysia’s national sepak takraw squad delivered a commendable performance and showcased remarkable resilience in the final match of the 2025 Asian Cup Sepak Takraw Championship, which concluded yesterday.

May 19, 2025
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Proposal for Mobile Social Support Centres in Sabah to Assist Women Affected by Domestic Violence

PENAMPANG, May 19 — The National Welfare Foundation (YKN) has proposed the establishment of mobile Local Social Support Centres (PSSS) in Sabah to assist women experiencing domestic violence, particularly in rural areas.‍

May 19, 2025
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Zahid: Over 100,000 Youth Apply for TVET as Government Boosts Skills Training Initiatives

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Since the centralisation of the intake process under the TVET Intake Unit (UPTVET) early last month, over 106,000 youth nationwide have applied for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) courses.‍

May 18, 2025
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McLaren’s Oscar Piastri Claims Imola Pole as Ferrari Struggles and Verstappen Secures Second in Action-Packed Qualifying

IMOLA (Italy), May 18 — Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri remained composed under pressure to secure pole position for McLaren at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix on Saturday, with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen joining him on the front row.

May 18, 2025
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Mexican Navy Sailboat Collides with Brooklyn Bridge During New York Visit, Injuries Reported

NEW YORK, May 18 — A Mexican Navy training ship adorned with lights and a massive flag collided with the iconic Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night, slicing off the tops of its masts and injuring at least 19 people, according to New York City Mayor Eric Adams.‍