August 13, 2025
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White House warns homeless in Washington DC face jail under Trump’s crackdown if they refuse to comply

WASHINGTON, Aug 13 — Homeless individuals in Washington, DC, could face fines or jail time if they refuse to comply with President Donald Trump’s crackdown on crime and efforts to clear encampments in the US capital, the White House said yesterday.‍

August 13, 2025
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‘A Wound That Never Heals’: AI Porn Victims Speak Out in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, Aug 13 — For Hong Kong law student “C”, AI-generated pornography felt like a distant threat — until a classmate at her university created explicit images of her and several other women.‍

August 13, 2025
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Terengganu Umno Youth apologises for incorrect ‘Jalur Gemilang’ in Facebook post, says designer influenced by inverted flag controversy

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — Terengganu Umno Youth chief Tengku Haphiz Tengku Putera has apologised after a Facebook post by the wing featured a Jalur Gemilang with the wrong number of stripes.

August 13, 2025
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AKPS: ‘Not to Land’ notices for foreign travellers at KLIA Terminal 1 surge 26% from May to July this year

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 13 — The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has reported a 26 per cent rise in the issuance of Not to Land (NTL) notices at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 (KLIA1) between May and July this year.‍

August 13, 2025
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Education Ministry to conduct engagement sessions on anti-bullying guidelines following receipt of #JusticeForZara memorandum

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) will hold engagement sessions with stakeholders to explain existing guidelines for handling bullying cases, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

August 12, 2025
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PSG Sign Bournemouth’s Illia Zabarnyi, Making Him Club’s First Ukrainian Player

PARIS, Aug 12 — European champions Paris Saint-Germain have signed Ukrainian centre-back Illia Zabarnyi from Premier League side Bournemouth, the club announced on Tuesday.

August 12, 2025
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World
How Jellyfish Forced a Shutdown at a French Nuclear Plant — An Unlikely Clash Between Nature and Technology

LILLE, France, Aug 12 — A nuclear power plant in northern France was temporarily shut down yesterday after a swarm of jellyfish blocked the pumps used to cool its reactors, operator EDF said.‍

August 12, 2025
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World
‘Carrying His Spirit With Us’: Families Commemorate 40 Years Since Japan’s Deadliest Air Disaster

TOKYO, Aug 12 — Relatives of victims from the world’s deadliest single-aircraft accident gathered today at the remote mountain site in Japan where the tragedy occurred, marking 40 years since the crash that claimed 520 lives.

August 12, 2025
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Education Minister: Majority of Over 27,000 School Dropouts Are Bumiputera, Aid to Be Based on Needs

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has revealed that more than 27,000 primary and secondary students have dropped out of public schools, with Bumiputera students making up the majority of the cases.

August 12, 2025
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Negeri Sembilan Fisheries Dept Declares Port Dickson Fish and Prawns Safe, Issues Caution on Shellfish

PORT DICKSON, Aug 12 — Fish, prawns, and squid from Port Dickson waters are safe to eat, according to Negeri Sembilan Fisheries Department director Kasim Tawe.‍

August 12, 2025
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Azalina: Malaysia must upgrade legal system to tackle AI evidence issues

August 11, 2025
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Palace’s Spot-Kick Mastery Sinks Liverpool in Thrilling Community Shield Final

LONDON, Aug 11 — Crystal Palace twice fought back to shock a revamped Liverpool and claim their first-ever Community Shield, winning 3-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Wembley on Sunday.‍