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Malaria Infections in Africa a Result of Poverty, Not Geography, International Funding Critical to Preventing Infections
The Japan News
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August 22, 2025
Minako Sasako / The Yomiuri Shimbun A worker is seen at the Kenya Medical Research Institute in Kisumu, western Kenya, on July 7. The institute is at the forefront of malaria research. By Minako Sasako / Yomiuri Shimbun Correspondent 6:00 JST,...
Terengganu led by Costa win big against Brunei
The Malaysian Star
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August 22, 2025
PETALING JAYA: Terengganu thrashed Brunei 5-0 in the Super League match to silence the crowd at the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium in Bandar Seri Begawan. Brazilian playmaker Rainderson Da Costa was the star of the game with two goals, the first...
Why This British Military Plane Is Repeatedly Flying Over California & Arizona
Simple Flying
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August 21, 2025
A British Airbus A400M turboprop airlifter has been seen flying repeated missions over California and Arizona in mid-2025. This is the same aircraft seen in the 2015 movie Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, where Tom Cruise is seen performing a...
The new ‘norm’? Australia, Philippines stage largest-ever military drills
South China Morning Post
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August 20, 2025
Off the shores of Palawan, more than 3,600 troops from Australia and the Philippines are taking part in their largest-ever military drills, marking a decisive shift in Canberra’s Indo-Pacific security strategy. Exercise Alon, launched on Friday,...
Caribbean Roundup: Jamaica sets election date, Grenada defends Cuban medical services
Caribbean Life - New York
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August 19, 2025
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced Sept. 3 as the date for the general elections in Jamaica, as his ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) seeks a third consecutive term in office. Holness, 53, addressing a rally, told supporters he had...
General : Pahang Sultan Calls For Collective Effort To Keep Jawi Script Alive
Bernama
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August 19, 2025
KUANTAN, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has called on the people of the state to take the lead in reviving the spirit and use of the Jawi script. His Royal Highness said that preserving...
Asean military team visits border
Bangkok Post
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August 19, 2025
Thai officials dismiss Cambodian objections to inspection tour in contested area of Unon Ratchathani PUBLISHED : 19 Aug 2025 at 20:13 UPDATED : 19 Aug 2025 at 21:14 Thailand has dismissed Cambodia’s objection to the visit of an team of Asean...
Pahang Sultan urges collective effort to preserve Jawi script heritage
The Sun Daily
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August 19, 2025
KUANTAN: Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has called on the people of the state to take the lead in reviving the spirit and use of the Jawi script. His Royal Highness said that preserving the Jawi script was...
Rakyat diseru hidupkan semula pengunaan tulisan jawi - Sultan Pahang
The Sun Daily
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August 19, 2025
KUANTAN: Sultan Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah menyeru rakyat agar tampil sebagai pelopor dalam menghidupkan semula roh dan penggunaan tulisan Jawi. Baginda percaya memelihara tulisan Jawi bukan sekadar amanah...
MapmyIndia Q1FY26: Doubles Down on Government, Tightens Grip on IoT, Bets on Quick Commerce
MediaNama
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August 19, 2025
MediaNama Take’s: MapmyIndia entered FY26 with a strong quarter. However, the bigger story is how it is trying to balance new growth bets with risks that had already surfaced in earlier quarters. In Q3FY25, stakeholders worried that rising...
Vietnam island building in Spratlys may soon surpass China’s, report says
WIKY - Indiana
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August 22, 2025
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Vietnam has significantly expanded island-building work in areas it claims in the Spratly Islands chain of the disputed South China Sea and will match and likely surpass the scale of such activity there by China, a U.S. think...
King hails veterans' courage and sacrifice on VJ Day
BBC
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August 15, 2025
Ashitha NageshBBC News Reporting fromNational Memorial Arboretum ShareSave Watch: Royals and veterans mark VJ Day 80 years on King Charles III and Queen Camilla have joined World War Two veterans for a remembrance service to mark the 80th...
King hails veterans' courage and sacrifice on VJ Day
BBC
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August 15, 2025
Ashitha NageshBBC News Reporting fromNational Memorial Arboretum ShareSave Watch: Royals and veterans mark VJ Day 80 years on King Charles III and Queen Camilla have joined World War Two veterans for a remembrance service to mark the 80th...
Brunei launches TechXpo 2025
The Malaysian Star
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August 14, 2025
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's premier platform showcasing innovation and technology, Brunei TechXpo 2025, was launched on Thursday at the International Convention Center near the capital. The three-day exhibition offered...
JKR Limbang records zero ‘sick projects’ despite remote challenges
Borneo Post
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August 23, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Cassidy (front, centre) and other guests join the officers and staff in a group photo, taken during the assembly. MIRI (Aug 23): The Public Works Department (JKR) in Limbang Division has reported...
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on ‘Axis of Resistance’, EU, Equator Prize 2025 and more (Week 123)
The Indian Express
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August 17, 2025
UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Attempt today’s subject quiz on International Relations to...
Finally, a DICT that works
Philstar
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August 22, 2025
August 23, 2025 | 12:00am Just recently, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Aguda announced that President Marcos’ commitment to ensure internet connectivity for all public schools by the end of 2025 is...
Asian Countries That Ban Vaping Beyond Singapore
Tempo.co
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August 22, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - In response to growing public health concerns, Singapore is tightening its ban on electronic cigarettes, or vapes. During his National Day Rally 2025 speech, Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced that the...
Brunei remains committed to advancing ICT: senior official
Xinhua News Agency
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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Brunei remains fully committed to advancing information and communications technology (ICT) initiatives, a senior official said here at the Innovate Tomorrow Forum on Tuesday. Haji Alimen Jaafar, Brunei...
Penalty heartbreak for Kuching as Brunei seize first leg advantage in FA Cup tie
The Malaysian Star
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August 16, 2025
PETALING JAYA: A missed late penalty proved costly for Kuching City as Brunei held on for a dramatic 3-2 win in their FA Cup round-of-16 first leg match at the Petaling Jaya Stadium on Saturday (Aug 16). The hosts made a dream start when...