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- Anwar Ibrahim highlights Malaysia’s non-aligned stance in Taiwan remarks
- Danielle Smith urges Ottawa to restart talks with U.S. ahead of counter-tariffs
- Darline Graham and Ralph Norman compete to replace Lindsey Graham in Senate runoff
- Thousands participate in tug-of-war to move Hirosaki Castle for repairs
- Italian authorities detain French man over transport of military missiles
- Former Russian official warns of potential attacks on UK drone factories for Ukraine
- Two unvaccinated residents die from measles in Pennsylvania
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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s remarks on Taiwan, describing it as “part of China,” have ignited debate regarding Malaysia’s non-aligned stance. His comments garnered approval from Beijing while Taiwan cautioned against potential impacts on investment confidence. Anwar subsequently called for enhanced defence measures in Sabah amid regional tensions.
In a historic event, 1,800 volunteers move Hirosaki Castle in Japan using traditional hikiya techniques as part of an ongoing refurbishment after earthquake damage.
Two unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, have died from measles, marking the first fatalities from the disease in the United States this year. The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 393 confirmed cases of measles in the state amidst concerns over declining vaccination rates.
Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati has died at 47 following over three years in a coma after a heart condition caused her collapse.
Ukrainian drones targeted the Tolyattikauchuk petrochemical plant and Taneko oil refinery during Russia Day, prompting severe restrictions and event cancellations.
President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that increased Ukrainian attacks are damaging the Russian economy and society, particularly targeting infrastructure essential for oil and gas exports. Despite this, he maintains that such strikes will not disrupt Moscow’s continued military efforts in Ukraine.
A Steller’s sea lion was successfully rescued near Nevelsk, Russia, after being tangled in a plastic ring, highlighting the dangers of marine pollution.
Families marked the anniversary of the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 260 people, as they await a final investigative report. Indian authorities are anticipated to provide an interim update soon, with officials indicating further analysis of the aircraft’s engines is necessary before completing the report.
Russia has begun construction on a new military base near Finland’s eastern border, potentially accommodating 4,000 to 6,000 troops amid rising security concerns.
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