August 30, 2025
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‘A storm of misery’: UN chief warns Haiti gripped by rape, killings and mass displacement as world turns a blind eye

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 30 — Haiti is enduring a “perfect storm of suffering” while the world largely ignores its plight, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the Security Council yesterday.‍

August 30, 2025
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Messi leads Miami to final as Sounders aim to crash the celebration

LOS ANGELES, Aug 30 — The Seattle Sounders are determined not to be overawed as they prepare to face Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in Sunday’s Leagues Cup final.

August 30, 2025
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US court rules Trump exceeded authority with broad tariffs; implications for global trade, allies, and American businesses

WASHINGTON, Aug 30 — A US appeals court on Friday ruled that many of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, which have disrupted global trade, were unlawful — but allowed them to remain in place temporarily, giving him time to appeal to the Supreme Court.

August 30, 2025
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Sabah tourism sees strong recovery with 2.1 million visitors recorded in first seven months of 2025, says state minister

August 30, 2025
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"‘Beyond a Speech’: Anwar’s National Day address to honour past struggles and inspire the future”

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 — The National Day ‘Amanat Perdana’ is intended to instill patriotism and reinforce the country’s resolve for a brighter future.

August 30, 2025
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Loke directs MAHB to revamp KLIA’s power system after fire triggers blackout at Terminal 2

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 — Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has been instructed to conduct a thorough inspection of the entire electrical infrastructure at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to prevent future disruptions in the event of unexpected incidents.

August 29, 2025
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Liverpool and Man City set to clash with Real Madrid in Champions League

MONACO, Aug 29 — Liverpool and Manchester City will both face Real Madrid in this season’s Champions League, while holders Paris Saint-Germain were drawn against a challenging lineup of opponents including Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

August 29, 2025
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Maduro declares US has ‘no chance’ of invading Venezuela after Washington sends warships

CARACAS, Aug 29 — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro declared yesterday that there was “no way” US forces could invade his country, following Washington’s deployment of five warships and 4,000 troops to the Caribbean in what it described as an anti-drug trafficking mission.

August 29, 2025
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Israeli minister Smotrich urges Netanyahu to annex Gaza if Hamas refuses to surrender

JERUSALEM, Aug 29 — Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich yesterday urged the government to move forward with annexing parts of the Gaza Strip if Hamas refuses to disarm and surrender.

August 29, 2025
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Finance Ministry warns Malaysians of fraudulent RON95 subsidy link spreading online

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — The Finance Ministry has issued an urgent alert over a bogus message circulating online that claims RON95 petrol will be rationed following subsidy rationalisation later this year.

August 29, 2025
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Segamat rattled once more: Third quake in days raises alarm

SEGAMAT, Aug 29 — A mild earthquake struck Segamat again tonight, the third tremor reported in the district within just a few days.

August 28, 2025
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Man United dumped out of League Cup in Paris as fourth-tier Grimsby pull off shock victory

LONDON, Aug 28 — Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim admitted his team looked “completely lost” as they crashed out of the League Cup in humiliating fashion to fourth-tier Grimsby on Tuesday, piling further pressure on the Portuguese coach.