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From aid to trade: US passes major tax and spending bill, USAID dismantled

The One Big Beautiful Bill proposes over US$3 trillion in new deficit spending by 2034, focused more on defence, border control, energy, with cuts to healthcare, food aid, EV subsidies

US plans to lay off around 97% USAID workers

As of midnight Friday, all direct hire personnel except designated staff will be placed on leave globally

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Smoking to cost more: BAT Malaysia lights up price tags with new cigarette rates

Cigarette prices for top brands will rise between RM12.40 and RM18.40 per pack starting November 21, 2025

Selangor to host Sukma 2026 from Aug 15-24, Para Sukma in September

Over 10,000 athletes expected as Selangor aims to reclaim overall crown; official logo and mascot to be unveiled next month

Malaysia eyes next-generation combat aircraft in 2030s, FA-50s arrive by year-end: Khaled

Defence Minister says phased delivery of 18 FA-50 jets will strengthen air force capabilities

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