GAZA CITY, March 19 — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Israel’s latest strikes on Gaza were "only the beginning," vowing that future negotiations with Hamas would happen "only under fire."

PUTRAJAYA, March 19 — Malaysia Airlines confirmed that Flight MH720 from Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur initiated an emergency response after detecting a cargo fire indication.

MUKAH, March 19 — Two young siblings are feared drowned after being swept away while bathing in Batang Mukah near Jalan Kampung Bedanga yesterday.‍

TUMPAT, March 19 — The Department of National Unity and National Integration (JPNIN) has identified nearly 200 Unity Nursery and Daycare Centres nationwide requiring repairs this year.

SANAA, March 18 — Yemen’s Houthis claimed their third attack on US warships in 48 hours, despite ongoing American airstrikes. The Iran-backed group said it targeted the USS Harry S. Truman carrier group in the Red Sea with missiles and drones.‍

TAIPEI, March 18 — Taiwan has detected 59 Chinese military aircraft operating near the island, marking the highest count since a record in October, the defence ministry announced today. The escalation comes just days after Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te referred to China as a “foreign hostile force.”‍

WELLINGTON, March 19 — Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood is enjoying the best season of his career, scoring 18 Premier League goals and pushing his club into surprise Champions League contention. Now, he’s determined to lead New Zealand to their first-ever World Cup win.‍

SHAH ALAM, March 18 — Selangor will finalise five additional sports for the 2026 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) after the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations, said State Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneurship Exco Mohd Najwan Halimi.

KOTA KINABALU, March 18 — Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Christina Liew will meet with AirAsia to discuss the suspension of several international flights from Kota Kinabalu, including routes to China.‍

SEREMBAN, March 18 — Malaysia will receive two new Electric Train Service (ETS) trains from China next month, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

ISKANDAR PUTERI, March 18 — Johor police will submit the investigation paper on a slapping incident at a convenience store in a local shopping mall to the Deputy Public Prosecutor by Friday.