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Israel bombs Lebanon, Gaza on first anniversary of current conflict

Israel bombs Lebanon, Gaza on first anniversary of current conflict

Yesterday saw the most intense bombardment against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Netanyahu claims Iran will pay for 'big mistake' after missile attack

Netanyahu claims Iran will pay for 'big mistake' after missile attack

'Whoever attacks us, we will attack them.'
Malaysia abstains in UN vote on China's Muslim Uyghurs

Malaysia abstains in UN vote on China's Muslim Uyghurs

UN Human Rights Council voted 19-17 to reject debate, 11 abstained.
No M'sians on board Sriwijaya plane crash - M'sian Embassy

No M'sians on board Sriwijaya plane crash - M'sian Embassy

Indonesia's transport safety committee says all on board were Indonesians.

Trump's acting defence secretary approves US1b for Mexican wall

Trump's acting defence secretary approves US1b for Mexican wall

Funds to be used on 92km-long, 5.5m-high pedestrian fencing, roads and lighting, says Pentagon.
13 charged with obstructing the work of public officials

13 charged with obstructing the work of public officials

They are accused of preventing the demolition of houses on wakaf land belonging to MAIPP.
China-US tensions simmer in South China Sea

China-US tensions simmer in South China Sea

US military carries out ops to counter Chinese control of the waters, while China initiates combat drills.

UN urges calm, to help bring out two M'sian staff

UN urges calm, to help bring out two M'sian staff

It will assist to bring out two of its staff, who are Malaysian citizens, from North Korea.

Australian minister steps aside due to travel claims bungle

Australian minister steps aside due to travel claims bungle

PM Malcolm Turnbull says he had asked for a thorough investigation into her travel claims.

Fragile ceasefire deal hampers Aleppo evacuation efforts

Fragile ceasefire deal hampers Aleppo evacuation efforts

Rescuers can't reach war victims, as signs emerge that the ceasefire has been broken.

Syrian rebel says pro-Assad militia obstruct Aleppo evacuation

Syrian rebel says pro-Assad militia obstruct Aleppo evacuation

UPDATED 12.20PM | Pro-Damascus Shiite militias obstructing the departure of people after a deal was reached, he says.

Presidential powers of S Korea's Park suspended

Presidential powers of S Korea's Park suspended

UPDATED 6.38PM | PM Hwang Kyo-ahn takes over as acting leader.

Plane carrying 40 crashes in Pakistan

Plane carrying 40 crashes in Pakistan

According to eyewitness reports, there are unlikely to be any survivors.

Death toll rises again after powerful earthquake hits Indonesia

Death toll rises again after powerful earthquake hits Indonesia

UPDATED 5.30PM | At least 92 people were killed and hundreds injured.

Trump names Priebus as chief of staff

Trump names Priebus as chief of staff

The US president-elect starts shaping his team, with ex-mayor Rudy Giuliani in running for AG.

Two Chinese ships to be built in China, other two in Malaysia

Two Chinese ships to be built in China, other two in Malaysia

First LMS will be ready within two years, funding will come from Royal Malaysian Navy.

Obama cancels meeting with Philippines’ Duterte after insult

Obama cancels meeting with Philippines’ Duterte after insult

UPDATED 12.45PM | Dutarte described Obama as a ‘son of a bitch’ to reporters in Vientiane yesterday.

Afghan teen shot dead by German police after slashing spree on train

Afghan teen shot dead by German police after slashing spree on train

The 17-year-old, who entered Germany alone as a refugee, injured four passengers with a knife and an axe.

Finance Ministry appoints new 1MDB board of directors

Finance Ministry appoints new 1MDB board of directors

UPDATED 4.10PM | The new three-member board would be chaired by Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah.

Anti-migrant protest turns violent as German welcome cools

Anti-migrant protest turns violent as German welcome cools

Chancellor Merkel hardens her stance towards migrants, promising expulsion for criminals.
Singapore beefs up security measures

Singapore beefs up security measures

These (Paris) attacks show that no country is immune, even when there is a state of heightened security, says its minister.
Singapore set for election as Parliament dissolved

Singapore set for election as Parliament dissolved

UPDATED 5.05PM Nomination day is Sept 1, and polling day is Sept 11.

Thailand, Indonesia turn back boats with migrants

Thailand, Indonesia turn back boats with migrants

FREE Thailand has decided not to implement proposed camps for migrants.
Report: Salman Khan’s jail sentence suspended

Report: Salman Khan’s jail sentence suspended

FREE The actor will not have to go to jail and will continue to be on bail.