June 15, 2025
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Piastri stands strong as Norris slips: McLaren in 'damage control' after challenging Canadian GP qualifying

MONTREAL, June 15 — McLaren, the current leaders in the Formula 1 championship, acknowledged they are in damage limitation mode going into today’s Canadian Grand Prix, after being outpaced in qualifying by Mercedes’ George Russell and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.‍

June 15, 2025
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Fort Cavazos has been placed on lockdown as military authorities investigate reports of a possible active shooter on the base, CBS News reported late yesterday. — Reuters pic

NEW DELHI, June 15 — A helicopter carrying six people crashed today in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, according to news agency ANI.‍

June 15, 2025
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CBS News: Fort Cavazos in Texas placed on lockdown amid US military investigation into active shooter threat

HOUSTON, June 15 — Fort Cavazos in Texas has been placed on lockdown as military officials respond to reports of a possible active shooter, according to a CBS News report late yesterday.‍

June 15, 2025
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Port Klang to increase charges by 30% starting July 2025; FMM warns the hike could lead to cargo diversion and put jobs at risk.

KUCHING, June 15 — The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has voiced strong opposition to the upcoming port tariff hike at Port Klang, which was approved by the Ministry of Transport and officially gazetted on June 13, citing its untimely implementation and potentially damaging economic effects.‍

June 15, 2025
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Cervical cancer rate in Sarawak is twice the national average, says Rose Foundation as it urges early screening efforts

KUCHING, June 15 — The incidence rate of cervical cancer in Sarawak is significantly higher than the national average, standing at 12.1 per 100,000 women, according to Rose Foundation programme director Dr Khoo Su Pei.‍

June 15, 2025
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King and Queen pay tribute to all fathers in Father’s Day message, calling them the ‘backbone of the family’.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, today extended warm Father’s Day wishes to all fathers across the nation.‍

June 14, 2025
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Mixed emotions for sole Air India crash survivor as miraculous escape is overshadowed by brother’s death

LEICESTER, June 14 — The family of the sole survivor of the Air India crash is grappling with mixed emotions — immense relief over his miraculous escape and deep sorrow over the loss of his brother.

June 14, 2025
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US Marines detain Army veteran in Los Angeles amid escalating protests over Trump’s policies

LOS ANGELES, June 14 — US Marines deployed to Los Angeles detained a civilian for the first time on Friday, marking a rare instance of military involvement in domestic law enforcement ahead of widespread protests against President Donald Trump’s military parade in Washington.‍

June 14, 2025
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Sources: White House initiates review of SpaceX’s US$22b federal contracts following Trump-Musk dispute

WASHINGTON, June 14 — Earlier this month, the White House instructed the Department of Defense and NASA to compile information on SpaceX’s multibillion-dollar federal contracts in the wake of a public fallout between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, according to four sources familiar with the directive.‍

June 14, 2025
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Media self-regulation body established as Fahmi announces 12-member founding board

KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today announced that the formation of the Founding Board of the Malaysian Media Council (MMC) has been completed.

June 14, 2025
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Pedestrian struck by car and swept into river found 150 metres from Jalan Ipoh accident scene

KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — The body of a pedestrian who was struck by a car and swept into a river along Jalan Ipoh has been recovered.

June 14, 2025
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Selangor police: Malaysian actor-singer to be charged in court next week over child sex offence involving hotel incident with teenager

SHAH ALAM, June 14 — A male actor and singer accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl is set to be charged at the Putrajaya Court next Tuesday (June 17).‍