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Lebanon cabinet to discuss Hezbollah disarmament amid US pressure

Lebanon cabinet to discuss Hezbollah disarmament amid US pressure

BEIRUT : Lebanon’s cabinet will reconvene on Thursday to address the contentious issue of disarming Hezbollah. The Iran-backed group has already dismissed the government’s decision to strip it of weapons. US envoy Tom Barrack has visited Beirut multiple times recently, presenting a disarmament proposal with a set timeline. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stated the army has been tasked with a plan to limit weapons to state forces by late 2025. This marks the first such move since Lebanon’s civil war ended over 30 years ago. The government links the disarmament effort to a November ceasefire aimed at halting hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Last year’s two-month war significantly weakened Hezbollah both militarily and politically. Hezbollah rejected the disarmament decision, calling it “non-existent” and accusing the cabinet of undermining Lebanon’s sovereignty. The group warned the move would allow Israel to interfere with Lebanon’s security and future. Amal, Hezbollah’s ally led by parliament speaker Nabih Berri, also criticised the decision. Iran, Hezbollah’s main supporter, said disarmament is solely the group’s decision. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated Iran does not interfere in Hezbollah’s choices. Two Hezbollah-affiliated ministers walked out of Tuesday’s meeting in protest. Hezbollah framed the boycott as opposition to Lebanon’s submission to US and Israeli influence. Pro-Hezbollah media suggested the group may withdraw ministers or push for a no-confidence vote. Israel has warned it will escalate military action if Lebanon fails to disarm Hezbollah. Recent Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed two people, according to health officials. – AFP

Thailand and Cambodia extend ceasefire amid border tensions

Thailand and Cambodia extend ceasefire amid border tensions

KUALA LUMPUR : Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to extend a fragile ceasefire following recent deadly border clashes. The conflict, which erupted last month over disputed temple territories, left at least 43 dead before a truce was brokered. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, as ASEAN chair, facilitated the ceasefire with backing from US and Chinese mediators. The agreement mandates a halt to all hostilities, including attacks on civilians and military targets. “Both sides agree to a ceasefire involving all types of weapons, including attacks on civilians and civilian objects and military objectives of either side, in all cases and all areas,“ the joint statement read. The deal also prohibits any violations under any circumstances. Initial breaches were reported, but clashes subsided as both sides adhered to the truce. Thai and Cambodian defence officials signed the extension, freezing troop movements and patrols along the 800-kilometre border. Cambodian Defence Minister Tea Seiha emphasised the need to prevent further bloodshed. “We are here for a detailed ceasefire arrangement to stop bloodshed and the suffering by soldiers and civilians of both sides,“ he said. The agreement includes plans for another meeting within a month and a commitment to combat misinformation. Both nations pledged to “refrain from disseminating false information or fake news in order to de-escalate tensions.” Thai Deputy Defence Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit stressed cooperation as key to progress. “In order for our discussions today to result in concrete outcomes, both sides needed to show cooperation and sincerity,“ he said. The border dispute stems from unclear colonial-era demarcations by French administrators in 1907. Recent clashes displaced over 300,000 people, marking the deadliest violence in the region in a decade. – AFP

Anggota polis maut dirempuh, digilis penjenayah pecah rumah

Anggota polis maut dirempuh, digilis penjenayah pecah rumah

ALOR SETAR – Seorang anggota polis lelaki berpangkat koperal maut akibat dirempuh kenderaan utiliti sukan (SUV) dinaiki empat penjenayah dalam kejadian di Taman Golf, di sini petang ini. Dalam kejadian kira-kira pukul 3.30 petang itu, mangsa meninggal dunia di lokasi kejadian akibat kecederaan pada anggota badan. Ketua Polis Kedah, Komisioner Adzli Abu Shah berkata, kejadian ... Read more The post Anggota polis maut dirempuh, digilis penjenayah pecah rumah appeared first on Kosmo Digital .

Electric air taxis in Japan by 2027 with ANA and Joby Aviation

Electric air taxis in Japan by 2027 with ANA and Joby Aviation

TOKYO : Airline ANA announced plans to introduce electric air taxis in Japan as early as 2027. The initiative is a collaboration with US-based Joby Aviation. The joint venture aims to deploy over 100 five-seater aircraft for urban mobility. ANA President Koji Shibata called the project a revolution in air travel. Each aircraft will carry a pilot and four passengers at speeds up to 200 mph. The service could drastically reduce travel time between Tokyo and Narita. Currently, the journey by car or train takes about an hour. The air taxi could shorten it to just 15 minutes. ANA has not yet disclosed pricing but aims to make the service affordable. A public demonstration is scheduled for October at the Osaka Expo. Joby Aviation CEO JoeBen Bevirt praised Japan as an ideal launchpad for air mobility innovation. The aircraft operates quietly with zero emissions. The project initially focuses on routes between Narita, Haneda, and Tokyo. Future expansion could include additional destinations. Joby’s design allows vertical takeoff like a helicopter before transitioning to forward flight. This reduces noise and environmental impact. The announcement follows setbacks in the industry, including Volocopter’s insolvency filing. The German startup had aimed for a 2025 launch. Volocopter faced delays after failing to secure engine certification in time for Paris Olympics test flights. The market remains competitive despite challenges. – AFP

Anwar harap LA28 dapat jelma emas pertama

Anwar harap LA28 dapat jelma emas pertama

KUALA LUMPUR – Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berharap Malaysia mampu menamatkan penantian pingat emas Sukan Olimpik dengan edisi terdekat yang akan berlangsung pada 2028 di Los Angeles (LA), Amerika Syarikat. Kontinjen negara masih terus kemarau pingat emas pada temasya sukan terbesar dunia itu meskipun pelbagai bentuk bantuan sudah disalurkan, termasuk program Road to ... Read more The post Anwar harap LA28 dapat jelma emas pertama appeared first on Kosmo Digital .

MACC and AKPS to strengthen border operations with new cooperation

MACC and AKPS to strengthen border operations with new cooperation

PUTRAJAYA : The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has pledged to strengthen cooperation with the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) in operations and training. This commitment was made during a courtesy visit by AKPS director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain to MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki. Azam highlighted AKPS as a crucial agency in national security and assured full MACC support for shared objectives. “Several AKPS-related issues have been under MACC scrutiny, but resolving them has been difficult,” Azam said in a statement. He expressed confidence that the new partnership would help address these challenges more effectively. Azam also proposed incentives for AKPS border officers to boost morale and integrity. “The MACC fully supports this proposal as incentives can motivate frontline personnel and reduce complacency,” he added. Mohd Shuhaily described the meeting as a key platform for discussing operational strategies and anti-corruption efforts. “This collaboration will enhance border control systems and foster higher integrity among officers,” he said. Senior officials from both agencies attended the meeting, including MACC’s Datuk Zainul Darus and Datuk Saiful Ezral Arifin. AKPS representatives included deputy director-generals Datuk Sazali Mohamad and Ismail Mokhtar. Mohd Shuhaily’s two-year term as AKPS director-general began on July 1, 2025. - Bernama

Sultan Ibrahim berangkat ke Pusat Pembangunan Automotif Rusia

Sultan Ibrahim berangkat ke Pusat Pembangunan Automotif Rusia

MOSCOW - Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim pada Khamis berkenan berangkat dan melawat Pusat Pembangunan Teknologi Automotif Rusia (NAMI) di sini, bagi meninjau kemajuan teknologi automotif Rusia.Keberangkan tiba Seri Paduka Baginda disambut Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif NAMI, Fedor Nazarov.Turut hadir, Menteri Pertahanan, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin yang juga Menteri Pengiring, Ketua Setiausaha Kementerian Luar Negeri, Datuk Seri Amran Mohamed Zin dan Duta Besar Malaysia ke Rusia, Datuk Cheong Loon Lai.Lawatan itu dimulakan dengan taklimat oleh Nazarov serta tayangan video mengenai NAMI, sebuah institut kejuruteraan dan sains automotif terulung Rusia, yang ditubuhkan pada tahun 1918 sebagai makmal penyelidikan automotif pertama negara itu.Kini, NAMI merupakan antara pusat ujian automotif terbesar di Eropah, lengkap dengan kemudahan makmal, litar ujian dan zon khas untuk kenderaan berautonomi.Antara projek utama institut tersebut ialah pembangunan rangkaian kenderaan mewah Aurus, yang direka dan dikeluarkan di fasiliti NAMI.Seri Paduka Baginda menunjukkan minat yang mendalam terhadap operasi institut itu, model kenderaan serta proses pengeluarannya, sambil mengajukan pelbagai soalan sepanjang lawatan itu.Sultan Ibrahim kemudiannya melawat ruang pameran bersama Timbalan Menteri Perindustrian dan Perdagangan Rusia Albert Karimov, sebelum meninjau kilang pemasangan.Sebelum mengakhiri lawatan, Seri Paduka Baginda sempat memandu uji kenderaan Aurus Senat.Sultan Ibrahim kini berada di Moscow bagi lawatan negara ke Rusia atas jemputan Presiden Vladimir Putin. - Bernama

Eda Ezrin, Aida sudah masuk Kelantan terus ke Balai Polis Rantau Panjang

Eda Ezrin, Aida sudah masuk Kelantan terus ke Balai Polis Rantau Panjang

RANTAU PANJANG – Penyanyi lagu Bea Soba Bea, Eda Ezrin atau Wan Norshaheeda Azlin Wan Ismail, 33, dan rakannya, Nur Aida Mamat, 33, sudah memasuki Kelantan sebelum terus dibawa ke Balai Polis Rantau Panjang di sini. Terdahulu, kedua-dua mereka dibawa menaiki van Jabatan Imigresen Thailand ke Kompleks Imigresen Sungai Golok seterusnya ke Kompleks Imigresen, Kastam, ... Read more The post Eda Ezrin, Aida sudah masuk Kelantan terus ke Balai Polis Rantau Panjang appeared first on Kosmo Digital .

Penduduk resah puntianak tunggu tepi jalan

Penduduk resah puntianak tunggu tepi jalan

JAKARTA – Penduduk Pracimantoro, Wonogiri dalam wilayah Jawa Tengah digemparkan dengan penampakan susuk didakwa puntianak berpakaian serba putih berdiri di tepi jalan, lapor laman berita Radar Solo semalam. Dalam satu video tular, seorang pemandu berhenti di tepi jalan untuk merakam lembaga itu dari jauh. Kelibat berbaju putih dan berambut panjang itu didakwa puntianak yang berdiri ... Read more The post Penduduk resah puntianak tunggu tepi jalan appeared first on Kosmo Digital .

Global risk rises as Russia walks away from nuclear pact

Global risk rises as Russia walks away from nuclear pact

Russia has announced it will no longer uphold its obligations under the intermediate-range nuclear forces (INF) treaty, signed by the Soviet Union and the United States in December 1987. The decision has raised questions about the future of nuclear deterrence and the danger of global nuclear proliferation. The timing of this announcement from the Kremlin […] The post Global risk rises as Russia walks away from nuclear pact appeared first on Asia Times .

Piala Sumbangsih: JDT tekad kekalkan Piala Sumbangsih

Piala Sumbangsih: JDT tekad kekalkan Piala Sumbangsih

PEMAIN veteran Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT), Natxo Insa bertekad untuk memastikan Piala Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah tidak terlepas daripada dakapan JDT pada perlawanan Piala Sumbangsih menentang Selangor FC, malam esok. Bagaimanapun, Natxo berkata ia bukanlah tugas yang mudah memandangkan Gergasi Merah merupakan seteru utama Harimau Selatan yang cuba mengintai peluang untuk mencuri trofi tersebut. Katanya, ... Read more The post Piala Sumbangsih: JDT tekad kekalkan Piala Sumbangsih appeared first on Kosmo Digital .