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Trump says he is not considering strikes within Venezuela WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump on Friday denied he was considering strikes inside Venezuela, appearing to contradict his own comments from last week and amid intensifying expectations that Washington may soon expand drug-trafficking-related operations.

Trump says he is not considering strikes within Venezuela - https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/11/01/trump-says-he-is-not-considering-strikes-within-venezuela

Rio authorities identify bodies, protests called after deadly police raids RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) -Rio de Janeiro authorities said on Friday they had identified most of those killed in the deadliest police operation in Brazil's history, as protests were called to denounce the high number of casualties.

Rio authorities identify bodies, protests called after deadly police raids - https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/11/01/rio-authorities-identify-bodies-protests-called-after-deadly-police-raids

Venezuela opposition split over possible U.S. action (Reuters) -The two main leaders of Venezuela's opposition are increasingly divided over looming U.S. actions targeting the country, even as a crackdown against opposition figures continues, politicians and analysts say.

Venezuela opposition split over possible U.S. action - https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/11/01/venezuela-opposition-split-over-possible-us-action

Louvre was exposed to heist by chronic underestimation of risk, says French minister (Reuters) -A "chronic, structural underestimation of the risk of intrusions and theft" left the Louvre exposed for over 20 years to the kind of heist the museum experienced this month, French culture minister Rachida Dati said on Friday.

Louvre was exposed to heist by chronic underestimation of risk, says French minister - https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/10/31/louvre-was-exposed-to-heist-by-chronic-underestimation-of-risk-says-french-minister

Pro-Orban media group buys Hungary's main tabloid ahead of 2026 election BUDAPEST (Reuters) -Indamedia, a Hungarian media group which is 50% owned by pro-government businessman Miklos Vaszily, has bought a portfolio which includes Hungary's main tabloid newspaper, Blikk.

Pro-Orban media group buys Hungary's main tabloid ahead of 2026 election - https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/10/31/pro-orban-media-group-buys-hungary039s-main-tabloid-ahead-of-2026-election

MAHB to implement action plan following Aerotrain failures SEPANG: Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) plans to implement a comprehensive action plan to address the recurring reliability issues involving the KL International Airport (KLIA) aerotrain system.

MAHB to implement action plan following Aerotrain failures - https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/31/mahb-to-implement-action-plan-following-aerotrain-failures

Missing senior citizen in Kuala Kangsar found dead IPOH: A senior citizen who has been missing since Monday (Oct 27) after going out to look for his cows was found dead in a forest area in Kampung Paya Permai, Lubok Merbau, near Kuala Kangsar on Friday (Oct 31).

Missing senior citizen in Kuala Kangsar found dead - https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/31/missing-senior-citizen-in-kuala-kangsar-found-dead

Female student hurt after falling from Shah Alam school building SHAH ALAM: Police have confirmed that a Form One female student at a school here was injured after falling from the first floor of the school building on Thursday (Oct 30).

Female student hurt after falling from Shah Alam school building - https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/31/female-student-hurt-after-falling-from-shah-alam-school-building

Nga defends his right to call out reporter after brickbats PETALING JAYA: Nga Kor Ming has defended his actions in calling out a reporter during a press conference at a recent event.

Nga defends his right to call out reporter after brickbats - https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/31/nga-defends-his-right-to-call-out-reporter-after-brickbats

DOE confirms damage to 'bund silt pond', resulting in pollution in Sungai Johor JOHOR BARU: The Environment Department (DOE) has investigated and confirmed damage to a "bund silt pond" believed to be caused by sand dredging activities in upstream Sungai Johor, Kota Tinggi, near here.

DOE confirms damage to 'bund silt pond', resulting in pollution in Sungai Johor - https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/31/doe-confirms-damage-to-039bund-silt-pond039-resulting-in-pollution-in-sungai-johor

Sabah formalises acquisition of 25% equity in PETRONAS PFLNG 3, says CM KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has formalised the acquisition of 255 equity in PETRONAS PFLNG 3 Sdn Bhd, a move that further strengthens the synergy between the national petroleum company and the state, says Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

Sabah formalises acquisition of 25% equity in PETRONAS PFLNG 3, says CM - https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/31/sabah-formalises-acquisition-of-25-equity-in-petronas-pflng-3-says-cm

Penang cops seize RM3.4mil worth of drugs, cripple drug syndicate with arrest of seven GEORGE TOWN: Police have crippled a drug syndicate with the arrest of seven individuals, including two foreign women, and seizing methylenedioxy-N-hydroxy-N-methylamphetamine (MDMA) worth RM3.4mil.

Penang cops seize RM3.4mil worth of drugs, cripple drug syndicate with arrest of seven - https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/31/penang-cops-seize-rm34mil-worth-of-drugs-cripple-drug-syndicate-with-arrest-of-seven

Over 413,000 students to sit for SPM 2025 from Nov 3 PUTRAJAYA: The Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2025 examination, involving 413,372 candidates, will begin this Monday (Nov 3) and run until Dec 23 at 3,350 examination centres nationwide.

Over 413,000 students to sit for SPM 2025 from Nov 3 - https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/31/over-413000-students-to-sit-for-spm-2025-from-nov-3

Tax audits, investigations to educate, not intimidate taxpayers, says LHDN KUALA LUMPUR: Tax audits and investigations carried out by the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) are not meant to intimidate taxpayers but form part of its education, awareness, and voluntary compliance strategy in line with Malaysia Madani principles.

Tax audits, investigations to educate, not intimidate taxpayers, says LHDN - https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/31/tax-audits-investigations-to-educate-not-intimidate-taxpayers-says-lhdn

Northeast monsoon: Public urged to stay alert, prioritise safety KUANTAN: The public in Pahang, especially the maritime community, is urged to stay alert and prioritise safety ahead of the northeast monsoon season, expected from November to March 2026.

Northeast monsoon: Public urged to stay alert, prioritise safety - https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/31/northeast-monsoon-public-urged-to-stay-alert-prioritise-safety

Housing Ministry respects freedom of reporters to ask questions at PCs PETALING JAYA: Offering courteous corrections to ensure factual accuracy and mutual understanding is a form of cooperation used to achieve the objectives of government policies and programmes, says the Housing and Local Government Ministry.

Housing Ministry respects freedom of reporters to ask questions at PCs - https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/31/housing-ministry-respects-freedom-of-reporters-to-ask-questions-at-pcs

As Iraqi politicians gear up for election, public disillusion sets in again BAGHDAD (Reuters) -Iraqis are bracing for yet another election they fear will change little, with many seeing the pro-reform campaign banners for the November 11 vote as empty gestures from elites who have delivered little since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion.

As Iraqi politicians gear up for election, public disillusion sets in again - https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/10/31/as-iraqi-politicians-gear-up-for-election-public-disillusion-sets-in-again

Dutch centrist D66 party confirmed as election winner, ANP says AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -Dutch centrist political party D66 has won the most votes in Wednesday's general election, news agency ANP said on Friday.

Dutch centrist D66 party confirmed as election winner, ANP says - https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/10/31/dutch-centrist-d66-party-confirmed-as-election-winner-anp-says

Sabah PKR chief defends Madani efforts, rebuts US trade deal claims KOTA KINABALU: PKR Sabah chief Datuk Mustapha Sakmud has embarked on a statewide tour to explain the Madani government's contributions over the past three years.

Sabah PKR chief defends Madani efforts, rebuts US trade deal claims - https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/31/sabah-pkr-chief-defends-madani-efforts-rebuts-us-trade-deal-claims

Thai ex-PM Thaksin's party elects new leader after daughter's exit One of Thailand's largest political parties, founded by ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, elected a new leader on Friday, the party said, following the resignation of his daughter, the former prime minister.

Thai ex-PM Thaksin's party elects new leader after daughter's exit - https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/10/31/thai-ex-pm-thaksin039s-party-elects-new-leader-after-daughter039s-exit

Three Sabah Bersatu division chiefs join Sabah STAR KOTA KINABALU: Three Bersatu division chiefs in Sabah have switched allegiances to join Sabah STAR as inter-party hopping sees a sharp increase ahead of the Nov 29 Sabah election.

Three Sabah Bersatu division chiefs join Sabah STAR - https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/31/three-sabah-bersatu-division-chiefs-join-sabah-star

Palm oil spill affects over 100 fishermen in Johor JOHOR BARU: More than 100 fishermen, including 27 mussel breeders in Kampung Pasir Putih here, have been affected by an oil spill, believed to be palm oil, in the village's coastal waters since Thursday (Oct 30).

Palm oil spill affects over 100 fishermen in Johor - https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/31/palm-oil-spill-affects-over-100-fishermen-in-johor

Bagan Datuk-Kampung Sejapgop bridge recognised as best Asia-Pacific project KUALA LUMPUR: The Jambatan Bagan Datuk bridge, which connects Hilir Perak and Kampung Sejagop in Perak Tengah won second place in the Community Road Category of the Mino Best Project Award in conjunction with the 17th Road Engineering Association of Asia and Australasia (REAAA) Conference, held from Oct 27 to Nov 1 in Goyang, South Korea.

Bagan Datuk-Kampung Sejapgop bridge recognised as best Asia-Pacific project - https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/31/bagan-datuk-kampung-sejapgop-bridge-recognised-as-best-asia-pacific-project

Brazil to blast Amazon tributary for grains shipping as soy frontier advances ITUPIRANGA, Brazil (Reuters) -A narrow skiff slides among massive rocky outcroppings on the Tocantins River, where the catfish and peacock bass throng in the eddies during the waxing moon.

Brazil to blast Amazon tributary for grains shipping as soy frontier advances - https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/10/31/brazil-to-blast-amazon-tributary-for-grains-shipping-as-soy-frontier-advances

Deal reached to free UAE hostages in Mali, sources say BAMAKO (Reuters) -A deal has been reached to free two citizens of the United Arab Emirates who were kidnapped in Mali by al Qaeda-linked insurgents, with the group getting a hefty ransom payment in return, four sources told Reuters on Thursday.

Deal reached to free UAE hostages in Mali, sources say - https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/10/31/deal-reached-to-free-uae-hostages-in-mali-sources-say

Trade deal seemingly lopsided, benefits US more than M'sia, says Dr Wee PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's new trade agreement with the United States, unlike the one Washington signed with Cambodia on the same day, lacks an explicit clause safeguarding national sovereignty, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

Trade deal seemingly lopsided, benefits US more than M'sia, says Dr Wee - https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/31/trade-deal-seemingly-lopsided-benefits-us-more-than-m039sia-says-dr-wee

Jalan Tun Sardon to reopen at 8pm tonight (Oct 31) GEORGE TOWN: Jalan P14 Jalan Tun Sardon near here will reopen to traffic at 8pm on Friday (Oct 31) after the route was closed due to a landslide.

Jalan Tun Sardon to reopen at 8pm tonight (Oct 31) - https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/31/jalan-tun-sardon-to-reopen-at-8pm-tonight-oct-31

New lighting, infrastructure upgrades for Kota Kinabalu KOTA KINABALU: Unlit alleys and shoplots in the city here have been installed with lights, making it safer for pedestrians and vendors.

New lighting, infrastructure upgrades for Kota Kinabalu - https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/31/new-lighting-infrastructure-upgrades-for-kota-kinabalu

Asean will facilitate Timor-Leste's military in regional joint exercises, says Khaled KUALA LUMPUR: The inclusion of Timor-Leste's military into Asean-led joint exercises would be done in ways that do not burden the nation, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

Asean will facilitate Timor-Leste's military in regional joint exercises, says Khaled - https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/31/asean-will-facilitate-timor-leste039s-military-in-regional-joint-exercises-says-khaled

QuickCheck: Are fake Fama appointment letters being circulated online? <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/true-or-not/2025/10/31/quickcheck-are-fake-fama-appointment-letters-being-circulated-online">Read full story</a>

QuickCheck: Are fake Fama appointment letters being circulated online? - https://www.thestar.com.my/news/true-or-not/2025/10/31/quickcheck-are-fake-fama-appointment-letters-being-circulated-online