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FAA orders 4% flight cuts as U.S. shutdown disrupts air travel

U.S. airlines are forced to reduce operations amid staffing shortages at air traffic control, with further cuts looming if the government shutdown persists.

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Trump administration seeks Supreme Court halt on full SNAP funding

The move comes amid legal battles and a federal government shutdown, as states begin issuing overdue benefits to millions of Americans

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Türkiye issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Israeli officials over Gaza

Move sparks condemnation from Israel and raises questions over Ankara’s role in Gaza ceasefire force

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Malaysia–China partnership to boost TVET collaboration and develop 2,000 certified skilled workers

Zahid says Malaysia is on track to produce 2,000 skilled workers certified under China’s global professional standards by next year, as part of an expanding Mal...

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Sultan Ibrahim concludes historic visit to Saudi Arabia, begins state visit to Bahrain

King, Sultan Ibrahim, has completed a landmark four-day state visit to Saudi Arabia — the first by a Malaysian monarch in over four decades — before departing f...

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Democrats hold firm as U.S. government shutdown enters 37th day amid republican overtures

Senate Democrats have resisted fresh Republican efforts to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, insisting on healthcare negotiations before reop...

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United States and China agree to pause port fees in bid to ease maritime trade tensions

US will work build up domestic shipbuilding capacity with help from allies as USTR notice says US, China to negotiate over Section 301 trade complaints

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Elon Musk secures landmark shareholder vote, paving way to become world’s first trillionaire

Tesla shareholders have handed CEO Elon Musk an unprecedented pay package worth up to US$1 trillion

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Thailand appoints new peace negotiation team to tackle Southern conflict

Bangkok emphasises dialogue and economic development to resolve longstanding unrest in southern provinces

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Trump condemns New York Mayor-elect Mamdani as ‘communist’ while Sadiq Khan hails historic victory

U.S. president criticises Democrat socialist win as London mayor praises it as a choice of hope and unity

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UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville kills 12, black boxes recovered

Death toll includes three crew members, nine others on ground as NTSB says one of three engines detached from plane at take-off

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Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves 58 dead as storm continues across Philippines

The typhoon, locally named Tino, has claimed at least 58 lives, including six military personnel

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US Govt shutdown set to break record as senate fails to pass funding bill

The US federal government shutdown is on track to become the longest in history after the Senate failed for the 14th time to pass a temporary funding bill