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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has defended Barisan Nasional ministers, asserting they are diligent and have no grounds for resignation or dismissal by the prime minister.
Entertainer Bella Astillah has disclosed receiving matrimonial counsel from Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad during an encounter with her fiancé, Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, in a notable intersection of showbiz and politics.
Hungary's Prime Minister Peter Magyar has announced his intention to invite Judit Polgar, regarded as history's greatest female chess player, to assume the largely ceremonial post of President.
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has called on the public to pray for her husband, former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, ahead of a scheduled medical procedure to clear arterial blockage.
Muar Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abd Rahman has successfully completed his four-day 170-kilometre charity run, raising RM650,959 for welfare programmes benefiting residents in the Muar parliamentary constituency.
Negri Sembilan's state election pits 103 candidates for 36 seats amid shifting alliances between BN and PN, forcing Bersatu into a precarious political position.
Turkish prosecutors have ordered the detention of 36 individuals, including the mayor of an Ankara district governed by the opposition, in connection with a bribery and tender-rigging investigation.
A Segamat grandmother rode a motorcycle through rural Johor to help her nine-year-old grandson meet Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at a public event, resulting in an unforgettable moment that the boy continues to cherish.
Sri Lanka's former spy chief, Suresh Sallay, has been arrested and accused of orchestrating the deadly 2019 Easter bombings that killed 279 people. The allegations represent a dramatic shift from the initial narrative blaming Islamist militants.
South Korea's Supreme Court has upheld a seven-year prison sentence for former president Yoon Suk Yeol over his 2024 martial law declaration, which triggered a major political crisis. The ruling is final.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has cleared former Natural Resources Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad of involvement in alleged RM53 million bribery linked to elephant transfers to Japan.
South Korea's highest court will rule Thursday on charges against former president Yoon Suk Yeol stemming from his botched martial law declaration and the subsequent civil unrest that followed.
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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has paid tribute to Jailani Harun, a respected journalist and former Umno media officer, following his passing. The respected communicator played a significant role in Malaysian political media circles.
Hong Kong lawmaker William Wong has resigned from the Legislative Council following his arrest on suspicion of drink-driving and hit-and-run, marking the first resignation over scandal in over two decades.
PKR leader G Sivamalar has rejected claims that Johor's recent election results represent a referendum on Najib Razak, asserting that voter support cannot justify reversing court-imposed punishments.
The Court of Appeal has postponed former First Lady Rosmah Mansor's corruption appeal to September whilst considering whether a judge should step aside from the case. The court has warned no further delays will be permitted.
French President Emmanuel Macron donned his now-famous aviator sunglasses while meeting Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman on Monday, citing an eye inflammation as the reason for the accessory that previously garnered global attention.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi have conveyed birthday greetings to the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, through social media posts.
Malaysia's Federal Court has deferred its decision on the prosecution's appeal against Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's acquittal in a graft case, with the verdict now scheduled for July 13.
Iraqi authorities have detained 47 officials, including parliamentary members, in a significant anti-corruption operation targeting the country's endemic graft issues.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has reported to police the circulation of an AI-generated video containing false allegations against her, describing it as a malicious attempt to damage her reputation and calling for stronger action against defamation targeting women politicians.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has rejected claims of systemic corruption within his Socialist party after a former senior aide received a prison sentence in a major graft case that could destabilise his government.
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party chairman Jung Chung-rae has resigned, signalling his intention to contest the party's August leadership election. The move comes amid accusations that he favours hardline supporters over collaboration with President Lee Jae Myung.
Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene has resigned, prompting a transition to a new administration. Social Democratic Party chairman Mindaugas Sinkevicius is expected to be nominated as the next premier following constitutional procedures.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating has plummeted to 46.7%, falling below 50% for the first time since assuming office on June 4, 2025. Negative assessments now exceed positive ones, driven by electoral mismanagement and ruling party infighting.
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Adrian Vestea, Romania's prime minister-designate, has formally presented his proposed cabinet and government programme to parliament, securing backing from the Social Democratic Party despite his party's official opposition to left-wing coalitions.
The Yang Dipertua Negeri Sarawak has conveyed heartfelt condolences to Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri following the death of her husband, Datuk Kamil Misuari, aged 65.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Johor voters to elect leaders with integrity and humility rather than those exploiting sentiments. He stressed alignment between state and federal governments is vital for development benefits to reach ordinary citizens.