Airlines Steer Clear of Middle East Skies After U.S. Strikes on Iran

Airlines Steer Clear of Middle East Skies After U.S. Strikes on Iran

In the wake of escalating tensions and U.S. military action targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, commercial airlines are dramatically rerouting flights to avoid Middle Eastern airspace—marking a clear shift in global aviation patterns shaped by growing safety concerns. According to flight tracking site FlightRadar24, much of the airspace over Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Israel remains eerily […]

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Good News for Subang Jaya Commuters: Full Smart Selangor Bus Service is Back!

Good News for Subang Jaya Commuters: Full Smart Selangor Bus Service is Back!

Subang Jaya residents can now breathe a sigh of relief — the full Smart Selangor bus service is officially back in action! After a brief disruption that began on May 2, all five routes serving the Subang Jaya area — SJ01 to SJ05 — are once again operating as normal. The Subang Jaya City Council […]

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Iran Still Waiting for Clear Signals from U.S. on Lifting Sanctions

Iran: Still Waiting for Clarity from U.S. on Sanctions Relief

Hopes for progress in long-standing talks between Iran and the United States remain fragile, as Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced on Monday that Washington has yet to show a meaningful shift in its stance on lifting sanctions. Speaking at a weekly press briefing in Tehran, ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei shared a candid message with the public: […]

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Brazil Sues Chinese Carmaker BYD Over Alleged Worker Exploitation A Human Cost Behind the Factory Walls

Human Trafficking Claims Shake BYD Factory Project in Brazil

São Paulo — A troubling story is unfolding in Brazil, where Chinese car manufacturer BYD—widely known for its rapid global expansion—is facing serious legal action over alleged human rights violations at one of its most high-profile factory sites outside China. Brazilian labor prosecutors have filed a lawsuit against BYD and its contractors, accusing them of […]

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Malaysia’s Myanmar Strategy Marks a Human-Centered Shift in ASEAN’s Future Engagement

Malaysia’s Myanmar Strategy Marks a Human-Centered Shift in ASEAN’s Future Engagement

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s leadership in ASEAN this year is being praised for bringing a much-needed, human-centered focus to the region’s handling of Myanmar’s ongoing crisis—an approach experts are calling both pragmatic and forward-looking. For years, ASEAN has struggled to make meaningful headway in resolving Myanmar’s political and humanitarian turmoil, drawing criticism from international observers. But […]

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