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Endless wars, two Americas, one failing machine: The real stakes of US involvement in Iran-Israel

THE question is not whether the United States (US) will enter the Iran–Israel conflict full scale. It already has, even before the US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites just hours ago. Satellite intelligence, drone coordination, aerial refuelling — all of it was already in motion, long before the bombs fell, as openly acknowledged by the US Department of Defense itself.

Pinang Points

Waging war on Penang’s pests

YOU cannot fine empathetic folk. Impose a RM250 littering fine on those who love to feed pigeons and they will still do it.

A Winning Factor

FIFA’s Club World Cup – a vanity project or the future of football?

RAY Kinsella, a fictional character played by the iconic Kevin Costner in the movie Field of Dreams said, "If you build it, he will come".

SEARCH Scholar Series

Accelerating the China-Asean Green Corridor: A pathway to sustainable prosperity?

AS GLOBAL leaders increasingly prioritise sustainable growth and economic resilience, South-East Asia is uniquely positioned to capitalise on strategic international partnerships to advance its development agenda.

Reflecting On The Law

Making America great again!

THIS fourth of July will be the 249th anniversary of the Ame­ri­can Declaration of Independence. This majestic Declaration in 1776 emancipated the then 13 British Colonies of North America from the clutches of British colonial domination and constituted them as the United States of America.

Opinion

Championing the China-Central Asia spirit: Achievements, opportunities, and prospects for regional cooperation

This comprehensive report by the Xinhua Institute examines the relationship and cooperation between China and Central Asia with an in-depth look into the region's history as well as shared achievements in trade, infrastructure, energy, green development, capacity building, cultural exchange and security cooperation.

Putting Dr G On The Spot

Battle of the sexes in sterilisation

Dear Dr G, I hope to put Dr G on the spot to mediate our dilemma in deciding who should take on sterilisation as the final chapter of our family planning. My wife and I are in our early forties and blessed with two teenage kids.

On The Beat

Meaningful ‘pain’ that must be borne

Taxes are always hard for everyone, but after 28 years of deficit budgets, the government needs to collect more revenue – and show what the extra money from the taxes will be used for.

It's Just Politics

Who said what, when?

A promise was made, say some – but no, that's not what the promise was about, say others. Things are currently rather murky with this Opposition party.

Behind The Headlines

A superpower’s final act?

After Donald Trump's multiple efforts to unravel US primacy in the world, a decision to join Israel in attacking Iran could become his administration's final decisive act.

The Star Says

Taxes should prioritise people’s overall well-being

TAXES are never popular. So, it's not surprising that the recent expansion of the sales and service tax (SST) has ignited concern across Malaysia.

Comment

Asia-Pacific news agencies seek cooperation to tackle global changes, tech challenges

ST PETERSBURG (XINHUA): The 19th General Assembly of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) kicked off in St Petersburg on Thursday (June 19).

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