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‘I don’t care’: Trump indifferent on Iran’s World Cup future as conflict intensifies

As Middle East tensions escalate, questions arise over Iran’s ability to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Analysts urge stronger safeguards for Anwar as Israel’s aggression escalates

Experts warn Malaysia’s pro-Palestine stance has raised its global profile, calling for tighter protection of national leaders and reinforced cyber and intelligence defences

Malaysia watching global risks closely: Treasury secretary-general

Datuk Johan Merican says ongoing conflicts, especially in the Middle East, could impact oil prices and inflation, but internal estimates show SST effect on CPI remains minimal for now 

Malaysia seeks new palm oil buyers amid Israel-Iran, Russia-Ukraine turmoil

Johari says conflicts have made key markets high-risk, prompting Malaysia to expand exports beyond its 80 existing trading partners

Anwar’s MH17 approach shows Malaysia won’t let tragedy be used for geopolitics: analyst

Raising the issue with Putin affirms Malaysia’s commitment to diplomacy and justice without being drawn into global power struggles

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‘Very hurtful’: Chief justice exposes legal failures driven by distorted Islamic views

Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat laments misinterpretations of faith that distort justice in high-profile rulings, cites Indira Gandhi and Nik Elin Zurina cases

Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

It’s not Big Tobacco, but Big Pharma that’s behind vape ban push: industry leader

Move president warns of harm to public health and legal vape industry if proposed nationwide ban goes ahead

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