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7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes western Colombia, kills at least 126 and injures over 1400
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near San José del Palmar, Colombia, on August 10, causing significant casualties and damage across the region.
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Mount Etna eruptions disrupt over 1,350 flights, Catania airport reopens on August 15
Renewed eruptions of Mount Etna since August 6 caused widespread flight disruptions at Sicily’s Catania airport and Malta International Airport, with Catania reopening today.
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Kelantan police station chief arrested for allegedly accepting RM500 bribe from UNHCR card holder
A 41-year-old Kelantan police station chief was arrested for allegedly accepting a RM500 bribe to overlook a foreign scrap metal business.
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Former PM Najib Razak to undergo plaque removal procedure next week
Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak will have a medical procedure to remove plaque near a blood vessel next week while serving his prison sentence.
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Muhyiddin declares Bersatu Malaysia's only standalone opposition party
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said Bersatu is the sole opposition party in Malaysia's Parliament amid political shifts.
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Statues of Myanmar’s Aung San removed amid political struggle following coup
Statues of General Aung San are being taken down across Myanmar amid a push by the military government to diminish his legacy tied to Aung San Suu Kyi’s NLD party.
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Tan Sri Ahmad Badri appointed Felda chairman to boost settlers' welfare and competitiveness
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim appointed Tan Sri Ahmad Badri Mohd Zahir as Felda chairman to strengthen the agency and uplift settlers.
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Iskandar Puteri Council orders Network School in Forest City to cease operations over licence breaches
Iskandar Puteri City Council issued a stop-business notice to Network School in Forest City after licence breaches were found at two premises.
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Malaysia’s Prime Minister stresses AI-skilled teachers grounded in human values
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged Malaysia’s education system to produce STEM and AI-skilled teachers rooted in ethics and human values.
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Malaysian Teen Arrested at Hong Kong Airport with 3kg Cannabis Suspected as Drug Mule
A 19-year-old Malaysian man from Sarawak was arrested in Hong Kong on July 9 carrying 3kg of cannabis worth about HK$500,000.
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Australia launches vaccination of captive and wild birds against H5 avian flu
Australia will vaccinate vulnerable captive and some wild native birds against the highly contagious H5 bird flu virus.
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Malaysia seeks defence cooperation with Iran and plans armed forces structural reforms
Malaysia aims to strengthen defence ties with Iran and improve its armed forces' structure and career progression, Defence Minister says.
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Haze triggers unhealthy air and school closures in Sarawak and Selangor in August 2026
Haze from transboundary pollution caused unhealthy air quality and led to school closures across Sarawak and Selangor in August 2026.
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Malaysian Police Seek Interpol Red Notice for Activist Tamim Dahri
Royal Malaysia Police applied for an Interpol Red Notice on June 8 to locate activist Tamim Dahri on criminal charges.
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Khairy Jamaluddin considered as BN candidate for Negeri Sembilan state seat in Rembau
Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin is being considered as Barisan Nasional candidate for the Rembau seat in the Negeri Sembilan election on August 1, 2026.
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Two Men Arrested in Sabah After 10-Year-Old Girl Found Dead
Police in Sabah arrested two men for murder after the body of 10-year-old Nurjilya Abdullah was found near Kampung Numbak.
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Rosmah Mansor sues comedian Harith Iskander for defamation over Melaka show
Rosmah Mansor filed a defamation suit against Harith Iskander over a comedy act in Melaka, seeking RM10 million and an apology.
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Malaysia passes Social Work Profession Bill to regulate social workers
Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat passed the Social Work Profession Bill in July 2026 to regulate and register social workers nationwide.
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Umno denies final seat negotiation agreement with PAS for Negeri Sembilan election
Umno president Zahid Hamidi denied any final agreement with PAS on Negeri Sembilan election seats, while PAS says talks are positive and ongoing.
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Housing Minister Nga Kor Ming stands by conditional resignation pledge after Johor election
Housing Minister Nga Kor Ming reaffirmed his pledge to resign if Najib Razak avoided serving a fitting sentence despite BN’s Johor election win.
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Turkey fines over 100 doctors for high Caesarean rates and orders retraining
Turkey’s health ministry fined and suspended over 100 obstetrician-gynecologists for high Caesarean section rates, requiring training before return to practice.
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Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil tops 2026 Penang state honours list
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil is the sole recipient of the Darjah Panglima Pangkuan Negeri in the 2026 Penang state honours.
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EAIC finds procedural lapses in citizenship approvals for seven naturalised Malaysian footballers
The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission identified procedural irregularities in seven footballers' citizenship applications and urged review by Malaysian authorities.
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Two Men Remanded for Seven Days Over Murder at Sunway Mentari Hotel
Two men with criminal records were remanded for seven days over a murder at a hotel in Sunway Mentari, Petaling Jaya.