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Global tax rules: Who gets a voice, who gets silenced? – Charles Santiago

At the UN, Article 12 is more than legal text—it’s about fairness. Without real capacity building, poorer countries risk being sidelined while new tax rules rewrite inequality into law

Russia responsible for fatal downing of MH17, UN aviation body rules

This is a step forward after Australian, Dutch govt brought case before the ICAO in 2022; body lacks authority but but decisions carry weight among its 193 member states

Israeli shelling injures Indonesian peacekeepers in Lebanon

The soldiers came under fire from Merkava tank fire while monitoring from a watchtower

Malaysia calls for drastic UN action over Israel’s ‘barbarism’

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan says the country disregarded the views or decisions of the international community following Hezbollah leader's death

One against all: US blocks UN resolution for Gaza ceasefire 

More death and destruction awaits Gaza as the US once again vetoed a UN Security Council resolution to demand an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the besieged enclave.

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Govt to raise alcohol excise duty by 10% from November 2025, tobacco taxes also up: Anwar

Prime Minister says the move, announced under Budget 2026, aims to promote healthier lifestyles and reduce access to alcohol and tobacco, with additional revenue channelled to the Health Ministry

Sunway-IJM proposed merger to create mega construction firm

However, the deal may put focus on Bumiputera, national interests

MMA wants RM50 minimum for GP consultation fees, says RM10 ‘not enough’

Association says two-decade-old rate makes private practice unsustainable and fails to reflect doctors’ true value