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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
- Saskatoon identifies new cases of Dutch elm disease and plans tree removal
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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.
US President Donald Trump has cautioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that continuing attacks on Iran may lead to Israel facing challenges independently. This warning follows a temporary halt in hostilities between Israel and Iran amid ongoing indirect peace negotiations. Both nations have exchanged strikes recently, with no reported casualties.
Iran launched missile strikes against Israel, prompting Israel to retaliate in the first clash since truce.
Three Air India Airbus A320s at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi were damaged by unsecured ground equipment blown across the tarmac in severe weather.
Seven-year-old Ekkarat Srichan dies after being mauled by a pet monkey in Thailand, which is now on the run as authorities search for it.
Pope Leo XIV begins his week-long visit to Spain, aiming to engage young adults, while coinciding with concerts by Bad Bunny in Madrid.
Authorities in South Africa have raided several farms linked to Mexican drug cartels, uncovering methamphetamine laboratories. In Swartruggens, five Mexican nationals were arrested alongside local accomplices, following the discovery of a facility estimated to produce meth worth one billion rand. This marks a shift towards local drug production.
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