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Delhi battles severe pollution every winter as cold, heavy air traps dust, emissions, and smoke from farm fires set off illegally.

Air pollution caused by crop-related burning, industrial pollution and heavy traffic, and a smoky haze covered Bangkok's skyline.

MACC's Nur Aida Arifin said the matter was revealed by ex-1MDB CEO, Mohd Hazem Abdul Rahman.

Asian cities are increasingly falling victim to unhealthy air quality levels and this does not bode well for long-term sustainability.

Governments, civil society and the international community need to work fast to combat the threat of smoke haze in Southeast Asia.

Despite some progress in improving air quality, Malaysia needs policies to combat new challenges including climbing transport emissions.

Conditions were expected to improve from Saturday evening, when a cold wave of air is expected to blow over the country.

The environment ministry said diplomatic approach via negotiations is a better way to "collectively address" haze issues involving borders.

A combination of lower temperatures, still wind and crop stubble burning in neighbouring farm states has caused a spike in air pollutants.

It holds that complex natural systems evolve to states of greater patterning, diversity and complexity.

All landowners have been advised to closely monitor all areas which easily and frequently catch fire, said Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

Eight areas in Peninsular Malaysia recorded unhealthy API readings, with Klang in Selangor recording the highest reading of 159.

Malaysia currently produces 63 per cent of rice for local consumption, with the balance imported from India, Thailand Vietnam.

Fighting was still raging at seven or eight locations inside Israel captured by the fighters, who killed 700 Israelis and seized hostages.

Israeli military spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus said the country had called in around 100,000 soldiers.

The UK was Malaysia's 21st-largest trading partner from January to November 2024 and the fourth-largest trading partner in Europe.

Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri assures parents wishing to reclaim their children need not worry and encouraged them to approach the ministry.

The prospect of a TikTok ban has already triggered some users to seek alternatives.

The National Bureau of Statistics says the total number of people in China dropped by 1.39 million to 1.408 billion in 2024.

Itamar Ben-Gvir says he would resign from Netanyahu's govt if it ratifies the ceasefire deal in Gaza, which he has strongly opposed.

We're tying up that loose end as we speak, says Antony Blinken.

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Investigators must request court approval for a detention warrant to hold Yoon Suk-Yeol in custody for up to 20 more days.

The security cabinet would meet on Friday before a full meeting of the cabinet later to approve the deal, Netanyahu's office says.

Two minutes before the pilot declared the Mayday emergency call, air traffic control had urged caution due to "bird activity" in the area.