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freemalaysiatoday. com > category > business > 05/18/2026 > india-sweden-seal-strategic-partnership-deal

India, Sweden, seal strategic partnership deal

6+ hour, 21+ min ago  (292+ words) The new deal comes against the background of the free trade agreement that India and the European Union signed in January, said Kristersson, at a news conference attended by Modi and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. "We have a…...

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freemalaysiatoday. com > category > business > 05/18/2026 > australia-orders-chinese-investors-to-sell-rare-earth-stakes

Australia orders Chinese investors to sell rare earth stakes

1+ hour, 49+ min ago  (292+ words) Six shareholders in the A$229 million ($163 million) firm must sell their stakes within two weeks from Monday, according to a statement from the Treasury. Five of them are registered in China or Hong Kong, according to the statement, and one…...

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freemalaysiatoday. com > category > sports > 05/18/2026 > messi-shines-as-inter-miami-finally-win-at-new-stadium

Messi shines as Inter Miami finally win at new stadium

2+ hour, 57+ min ago  (338+ words) The 38-year-old Argentine icon confounded the Timbers" defence all night long in a timely reminder of the danger he still poses at the World Cup, which kicks off in less than a month. Messi struck first, starting and finishing a…...

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freemalaysiatoday. com > category > business > 05/18/2026 > ringgit-opens-slightly-higher-amid-cautious-market-sentiment

Ringgit opens slightly higher amid cautious market sentiment

3+ hour, 5+ min ago  (242+ words) At 8am, the local unit rose to 3. 9495/3. 9605 against the greenback from Friday's close of 3. 9515/3. 9580. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Afzanizam Rashid said market sentiment remained cautious as the prolonged stalemate between the US and Iran continued to raise concerns over…...

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freemalaysiatoday. com > category > world > 05/18/2026 > lebanon-says-israeli-strikes-kill-7-as-hezbollah-condemns-talks

Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 7 as Hezbollah condemns talks

5+ hour, 45+ min ago  (490+ words) The health ministry published a "preliminary toll" for Israel's strikes on Sunday, with three people killed in the town of Tayr Felsay, including a child, and two killed in the town of Tayr Debba, including another child. It said 11 people…...

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freemalaysiatoday. com > category > world > 05/18/2026 > hong-kongs-court-to-hear-closing-arguments-in-tiananmen-activists-trial

Hong Kong's court to hear closing arguments in Tiananmen activists' trial

3+ hour, 40+ min ago  (453+ words) Lee Cheuk-yan, 69, and Chow Hang-tung, 41, who organised candlelight vigils to mark Beijing's deadly crackdown on demonstrators in Tiananmen Square in 1989, are standing trial for "incitement to subversion, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail. The trial has been…...

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freemalaysiatoday. com > category > leisure > 05/18/2026 > in-tgganu-traditional-blade-making-remains-sharp-across-generations

In T'gganu, traditional blade-making remains sharp across generations

4+ hour, 36+ min ago  (401+ words) Inside a modest workshop in Kemaman, sparks fly as Abdul Rahim Abd Razak carefully shapes glowing steel into traditional Malay knives and machetes " continuing a craft passed down through his grandfather and father before him. For the 48-year-old artisan, blade-making…...

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freemalaysiatoday. com > category > nation > 05/18/2026 > cops-record-65-statements-over-nik-zawawi-ceramah-controversy

Cops record 65 statements over Nik Zawawi ceramah controversy

22+ min ago  (265+ words) Kelantan police chief Yusoff Mamat said 63 reports had been received nationwide over the matter, according to Berita Harian. "The investigation is ongoing and 65 statements have been recorded so far, including from the complainants who lodged the police reports. "Alhamdulillah, all,…...

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freemalaysiatoday. com > category > sports > 05/18/2026 > psg-slip-up-against-paris-fc-in-ligue-1-as-lille-qualify-for-champions-league

PSG slip up against Paris FC in Ligue 1 as Lille qualify for Champions League

5+ hour, 56+ min ago  (678+ words) PSG clinched a fifth straight French title, and a record extending 14th overall, with a 2-0 win over nearest challengers Lens on Wednesday, and they were handed the trophy in a low-key ceremony before kick-off at the Stade Jean-Bouin. Coach Luis Enrique…...

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freemalaysiatoday. com > category > business > 05/18/2026 > slowing-inflation-in-russia-allows-for-further-rate-cuts-says-minister

Slowing inflation in Russia allows for further rate cuts, says minister

23+ min ago  (154+ words) Free Malaysia Today In annual terms, inflation in Russia slowed to 5. 5% as of May 12 while private and business lending is barely growing, creating "more and more arguments towards the further monetary policy easing," RBC quoted him as saying. Russia's annual…...

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