Sunday, 26 April 2026

Author: Bernama

Iran blocks major Israeli cyber assaults on banking, vital infrastructure networks

ISTANBUL: Iran’s Cyber Security Command announced that since the onset of Israeli cyberattacks amid the conflict, multiple attempts to disrupt critical infrastructure, including the banking network, have been largely thwarted, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported, citing Iranian Mehr News Agency on Friday.  Key achievements highlighted, according to a statement by the Command,

Panama declares state of emergency after violent protests

BOGOTA: The Panamanian government declared a five-day state of emergency on Friday in the western province of Bocas del Toro, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. The decision follows a surge of violence during protests against a social security reform, which culminated in the forceful takeover of an airport and the offices

PM Anwar records his appreciation to Razarudin

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed his appreciation to former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain for his service, contributions, and leadership during his tenure heading the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). In a Facebook post today, Anwar stated that he conveyed this during a farewell

Three more Malaysian pilgrims die in Makkah, total now 19

KUALA LUMPUR: Three more Malaysian pilgrims have died in the Holy City of Makkah, bringing the total number of deaths to date to 19. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said the latest fatalities involved pilgrims from Telok Panglima Garang, Selangor; Tanah Rata,

220 agricultural projects approved under land use programme for 2024–2025

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 220 projects have been approved under the Land Use Optimisation Programme in collaboration with state governments nationwide for 2024 and 2025, as of May 30. In a statement today, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) announced that the projects encompass crop cultivation, livestock, fisheries,

Trump to decide on US role in Israeli strikes against Iran within two weeks

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump is to make a decision on joining Israeli strikes against Iran within two weeks, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said on Thursday, German Press Agency (dpa) reported. Trump believes “there’s a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the

Trump says no final decision yet on US strikes against Iran

WASHINGTON: United States (US) President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has yet to make a final decision on whether to authorise military strikes on Iran, adding that he prefers to wait until the “last second.” “I don’t want to fight either. I’m not looking to fight. But if it’s

Fadillah visits Uzbekistan, Russia to bolster ties, explore tie-ups

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof will visit Uzbekistan and Russia beginning this Friday to enhance bilateral economic relations, as well as explore tie-ups in the energy and high technology sectors. The visit from June 20-28, which marks his first official engagement with both countries as deputy

MCMC files civil action against two Telegram channels

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has filed civil action against two channels on the Telegram platform, namely “Edisi Siasat” and “Edisi Khas”. Both channels were identified as spreading content that violated provisions under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which has the potential to erode trust in public