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US fires back at Hadi Awang’s foreign interference allegations

The US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has issued a blunt rejection of claims made by PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang that Washington tried to dictate Malaysia's political future

Malaysian Embassy issues urgent travel and safety advice for citizens in Qatar

With West Asia on edge following retaliatory strikes between the US and Iran, the Malaysian Embassy in Doha urges citizens and transiting travelers to monitor local advisories and flight status closely

TikTok, ByteDance agree to $400m US settlement over child privacy

The short-form video platform will pay US$300 million upfront, resolving allegations of illegal underage accounts and failing to delete kids' data

US$1.4 trillion lawsuit: Meta fights massive US trial over child addiction claims

California leads a landmark 29-state legal blitz targeting Meta's core business model, warning that addictive features on Facebook and Instagram have systematically harmed minors

‘I shot him’: Mangione pleads guilty to killing healthcare boss

Luigi Mangione has entered a guilty plea in federal court over the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, abruptly concluding the federal case ahead of its planned trial

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The Formula for F1’s return to Sepang – Dr Helmy Haja Mydin

The biggest race turnout at the SIC to date is enough cause to consider a resurrection of the Malaysian GP

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

Shadow AI in public sector raises questions over governance and data security – KV Soon

Concerns emerge over the use of AI agents linked to an official work email, highlighting the need for stronger oversight, accountability and safeguards