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US bombed suspected cocaine factory in Venezuela, says Colombian president

US bombed suspected cocaine factory in Venezuela, says Colombian president

Colombia’s Petro says US bombed a suspected ELN-run cocaine factory in Maracaibo, Venezuela, a day after Trump confirmed strikes on drug boat docks. BOGOTÁ: Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Tuesday that the United States bombed a suspected cocaine factory in the Venezuelan port city of Maracaibo. “We know that Trump bombed a factory, in […]

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Central Asia, Sahel and northern Europe shatter annual heat records in 2025

Central Asia, Sahel and northern Europe shatter annual heat records in 2025

Analysis shows Central Asia, the Sahel and northern Europe endured their hottest year ever in 2025, with Tajikistan temperatures over 3C above average. PARIS: Central Asia, the Sahel region and northern Europe experienced their hottest year on record in 2025. Globally, the last 12 months are expected to be the third hottest ever recorded after

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Three Chinese nationals charged in Penang with trafficking 26kg of meth, face death penalty

Three Chinese nationals charged in Penang with trafficking 26kg of meth, face death penalty

GEORGE TOWN, Dec 31 — Three Chinese nationals were charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today for allegedly trafficking 26kg of drugs two weeks ago. The accused, Xie Zhouji, 38; Zhang Mea, 32; and Chen Cheng, 36, nodded in understanding after the charges were read before Magistrate Nadratun Naim Mohd Saidi.  However, no plea was

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MCMC siasat hantaran palsu guna logo Buletin TV3 berita TikTok

MCMC siasat hantaran palsu guna logo Buletin TV3 berita TikTok

MCMC buka kertas siasatan ke atas hantaran palsu di media sosial yang menyalahgunakan logo Buletin TV3 untuk sebar berita tidak benar. PUTRAJAYA: Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC) membuka kertas siasatan berhubung penularan hantaran palsu di media sosial yang menggunakan logo dan identiti visual Buletin TV3. Hantaran itu menyebarkan maklumat tidak benar kononnya Menteri Komunikasi

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South Korea’s ex-first lady faces bribery and meddling charges

South Korea’s ex-first lady faces bribery and meddling charges

Prosecutors allege Kim Keon Hee took over $260,000 in bribes, including art and luxury goods, and illegally meddled in state affairs SEOUL: South Korea’s former first lady has been accused by prosecutors of accepting bribes totalling over $260,000 and illegally interfering in state affairs. Kim Keon Hee, wife of ousted ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, allegedly

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Rohingya refugees elect new council to negotiate return home

Rohingya refugees elect new council to negotiate return home

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh elect a new leadership council to improve camp conditions and negotiate their safe return to Myanmar COX’S BAZAR: Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh have elected a new leadership council, hoping it can improve camp conditions and revive efforts to secure their return to Myanmar. The United Council of Rohang (UCR) was formed

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Over 20,000 attend Gerak Khas diamond jubilee family day in Melaka

Over 20,000 attend Gerak Khas diamond jubilee family day in Melaka

More than 20,000 visitors joined the Rejimen Gerak Khas 60th anniversary celebrations in Klebang, featuring military displays and family activities MELAKA: Over 20,000 people attended the joint family day for the Rejimen Gerak Khas 60th Anniversary Phase 2 in Klebang since yesterday, said Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. He said it showed

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