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Four participants have died during mandatory military-style training for managers of Indonesia's Red and White Rural Cooperatives and fishing villages initiatives, prompting urgent demands from civil society and lawmakers to halt or fundamentally redesign the programme.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has declared zero tolerance for those tampering with public faith, following the first FIR filed in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra donation case. He assures swift action based on SIT findings.
A mass shooting at a Philippine high school by two teenage boys has triggered national debate over whether the country's juvenile justice laws need reform, with officials proposing to lower the minimum age of criminal responsibility.
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Police in Kuala Lumpur have arrested a man claiming the Datuk title in connection with a major drug trafficking operation, recovering luxury vehicles worth millions, expensive watches, and narcotics valued at RM6.3 million.
Police have ruled out foul play in the death of a five-year-old boy who fell from a 24th-floor condominium in Teluk Kumbar, Penang. Investigators believe the child climbed onto a chair near a window while unsupervised.
StubHub has faced a wave of complaints after cancelling World Cup tickets just hours before kickoff, leaving fans without promised replacements. The crisis exposes vulnerabilities in third-party ticketing platforms and the controversial practice of speculative ticket sales.
Southeast Asia moves forward with strategic partnerships and economic initiatives. Indonesia deepens defence ties with France while apprehending international fugitives. Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam pursue growth through agriculture, infrastructure, and investment.
Rescue teams recovered the body of Tang Chin Khoon, 51, near Pulau Betong after he allegedly fell overboard from a fishing vessel near Pulau Kendi on Wednesday evening. The search concluded Thursday afternoon.
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Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh revealed fewer six-year-olds are enrolling in Year One for 2027 than projected. Experts urge parents to focus on emotional preparation and practical support rather than anxiety.
Canada and South Africa meet in the World Cup's first round-of-32 tie on Sunday, neither nation having previously progressed beyond the group stage in their World Cup histories.
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim attended a royal banquet in Subang Jaya to commemorate the Royal Malaysian Police's 219th Police Day celebration, underscoring the monarchy's continued support for the nation's law enforcement.
Malnutrition among children in southern Afghanistan has surged 30% in the first quarter of 2024, with Doctors Without Borders warning that healthcare closures and reduced international funding are preventing early detection of the crisis.
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A psychiatrist has testified at an inquest in Kota Kinabalu that Zara Qairina Mahathir experienced severe emotional overwhelm following a confrontation at school, providing crucial medical insight into her final days.
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A psychiatrist has testified at a Kota Kinabalu coroner's inquest that Zara Qairina Mahathir experienced escalating peer pressure before her death, providing clinical insight into psychological pressures faced by young Malaysians.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall has intensified hygiene enforcement around Jalan Alor, issuing 74 notices and shutting six food establishments during a targeted operation focused on pest control and sanitation violations.
Ousmane Dembele netted a quickfire hat-trick in the opening half as France dominated second-string Norway 4-1 to claim Group I supremacy, advancing with momentum ahead of knockout football.
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A town hall meeting on twin 61-storey condominiums in Kuala Lumpur has failed to ease resident fears over traffic congestion and environmental impacts. Activists demand comprehensive assessments before approvals.
Italy's competition authority has launched a formal investigation into Microsoft, alleging the company failed to properly disclose price increases for Microsoft 365 subscriptions following integration of artificial intelligence features.
A 19-year-old French national in Singapore is set to plead guilty in July to charges of mischief and causing public nuisance after allegedly licking a straw from a vending machine and sharing video online.