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Trump blasts Pope Leo as ‘weak on crime’, ‘terrible for foreign policy’

US president says pontiff should “focus on being a great Pope, not a politician” in latest rant on Truth Social

Trump to attend Asean Summit only if he can lead peace ceremony: report

US president’s demand for Cambodia-Thailand deal signing puts Malaysia in a diplomatic dilemma

‘Give him the Nobel Peace Prize,’ White House credits Trump for Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire deal

Press secretary Karoline Leavitt praises the US president for brokering the ceasefire between the two nations, which was finalised in Putrajaya today

Malaysia’s neutral stance key to navigating Trump presidency, say experts

Analysts weigh in on Malaysia’s strategy to maintain stability amid changing US leadership

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Influencer who recited Quran at Batu Caves accused of sexual misconduct in Netherlands

Abdellatif Ouisa has targeted recently converted, underage Muslim women, alleges Dutch publication

Apad confirms inDrive licence revoked effective July 24, but company can appeal

Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration

Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source