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United States Commission on International Religious Freedom

US delegation abruptly ends Saudi Arabia visit after rabbi asked to remove ‘kippah’

A United States delegation focused on religious freedom said it had cut short its visit to Saudi Arabia following a request for one of its members to remove his Jewish head covering, known as a kippah.

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Worrying number of youth spending 18 hours on social media daily: MCMC 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms. 

Penang’s shores in peril: a deadly mix of climate change and coastal development”

Rising sea levels, erratic weather, and unchecked development are driving coastal erosion to alarming new heights in Penang, threatening both nature and livelihoods.

What does AGC say about withdrawing police reports? – Hafiz Hassan 

According to its e-Participation Policy portal, complainant may submit an application so no action taken on lodged report but decision lies with public prosecutor