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Sri Lanka's former intelligence chief, who once advised the Pentagon on counterterrorism, has been arrested and accused of orchestrating the 2019 Easter bombings that killed 279 people. The dramatic reversal raises questions about state involvement in the island's deadliest attack.
France and Italy have pledged to establish a multinational coalition supporting Lebanon after the UN peacekeeping mission UNIFIL concludes operations at year-end, seeking to maintain stability and prevent regional escalation.
Thai police have arrested 233 suspected drug traffickers in Narathiwat province during a month-long crackdown, with some suspects connected to Malaysian criminal networks. The operation intercepted attempts to smuggle RM1.2 million worth of narcotics through Malaysia.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has publicly supported Iran's ballistic missile programme during talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Islamabad, asserting that missile capabilities were never included in the US-Iran memorandum of understanding reached in June.
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Iran has announced significant progress following talks in Switzerland, with parties agreeing to establish monitoring mechanisms and advance discussions on oil sales, frozen assets, and Strait of Hormuz security.
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Indonesian authorities have arrested four foreign nationals and seized 8.6 litres of suspected etomidate valued at RM22.7 million in three separate cases at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, disrupting an international smuggling network.
Two British men will stand trial at Woolwich Crown Court for their alleged involvement in a cyberattack on Transport for London that exposed data belonging to 10 million passengers and caused £39 million in losses.
The United States is redirecting naval assets back to the Indo-Pacific after reducing Middle East tensions through a deal with Iran. The redeployment aims to reassure regional allies concerned about Washington's commitment to countering Chinese influence in the region.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has travelled to Switzerland to participate in technical-level talks between the United States and Iran, signalling Islamabad's continued diplomatic engagement in Middle East peace efforts.
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Iran has outlined its negotiating priorities with the United States in Switzerland, emphasising the implementation of ceasefire provisions, sanctions relief on oil exports, and the release of frozen assets before moving to final agreement discussions.
Malaysia's air force is deploying advanced radar systems at strategic locations to bolster surveillance and early warning detection across the nation's airspace, addressing regional security concerns.
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Malaysia and Indonesia have launched a 13-day joint military exercise in Lampung involving 719 personnel. The drill emphasises humanitarian aid, disaster response and cyber capabilities, reflecting evolving regional security challenges.
Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has urged citizens to pursue both material prosperity and spiritual advancement in his Islamic New Year address, while calling for heightened vigilance against rising crime and drug-related offences.
Malaysia has operationalized the ANKA-S unmanned aircraft system at Labuan Air Base, significantly enhancing maritime surveillance capabilities in the contested South China Sea. The three-aircraft investment, worth RM423.8 million, represents a strategic defence upgrade.
A Malaysian minister has called for balancing humanitarian values with legal frameworks in addressing the Rohingya issue, as public sentiment and media coverage intensify around the refugee community.