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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim told Dewan Rakyat today that he personally supports caning as a method of disciplining students amid rising concerns over school violence and bullying.But Anwar also acknowledged the opposition to it, saying he understood why some quarters protested caning. The prime minister said he personally believes caning could be effective in dealing with mischievous students, but stressed that the method should be “highly regulated”.“I’ve voiced this before, for me personally I support the idea of reinstating caning (as a disciplining method) but with strict conditions, like not allowing public caning,” the…

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NATO Defence Ministers focus on deterrence, counter-drone initiatives, defence investment, and support to Ukraine. NATO In 2024, global military expenditures reached $2.7 trillion, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). This represents a 9.4% increase in real terms over 2023, the highest year-on-year rise since the end of the Cold War. All world regions have shown substantial increases over the past decade, except for Africa and South America.These are among the many alarming statistics highlighted in the UN secretary-general’s new report: “The Security We Need: Rebalancing Military Spending for a Sustainable, Peaceful Future.” The report warns of the…

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Sam Eckholm, a former U.S. Air Force officer who has built a significant digital presence showcasing American aerospace and military operations, signs with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) for representation across all areas, according to an announcement this week. The Air Force Academy graduate generates more than 5 million monthly views through his content, which reaches approximately 2.5 million followers across platforms, including 1.36 million YouTube subscribers. Eckholm’s team documents human stories from American service members through high-access content that includes flying in a U-2 Spy Plane, sailing with NATO Arctic Convoys, and embedding with U.S. Special Forces. Since leaving…

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3 Pocketpair has released Update v0.6.8 for Palworld, bringing a festive Halloween twist to the monster-taming survival game. The highlight of this seasonal patch is a brand-new Halloween Mission that rewards players with Zoe’s Halloween costume and a Depresso armor set, allowing fans to celebrate the spooky season in style. This event follows the game’s tradition of themed updates, offering both cosmetic and gameplay-focused additions that encourage exploration and participation during limited-time events. Alongside the Halloween content, the update introduces new gameplay adjustments, including the Zoe’s Sphere mission, which gives players a chance to obtain Zoe and Grizzbolt. Additionally, server…

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday called on European Union leaders to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons, after failing to secure a commitment from U.S. President Donald Trump for Tomahawk missiles. Speaking at an EU summit in Brussels, Zelenskyy also urged leaders to finalize a plan to use frozen Russian assets, saying a large portion of the funds would be used to buy European-made weapons, News.Az reports, citing Reuters. “When we talk about long-range weapons for Ukraine, we mean that the Putin regime should feel real consequences from this war,” Zelenskyy said. “I urge you to support everything that helps…

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In the June 2001 issue of Black Belt, a young Alex Gong was spotlighted as the founder of the U.S. branch of Fairtex. A world champion in ISKA Muay Thai (junior middleweight), Gong held an impressive professional record of 27–2.Gong also appeared as a fighter in the Walker, Texas Ranger episode “Legends,” sharing the screen with martial arts icons Joe Lewis, Bill Wallace, Don Wilson, Jean-Claude Leuyer, and Danny Steele.Beyond the ring, Gong opened a Fairtex Gym in San Francisco in 1996 to teach Muay Thai, appointing Bunkerd Fairtex as head trainer. Under his leadership, the gym gained recognition from the…

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By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net What started as a few experimental events in Saudi Arabia has become a complete takeover of the sport’s biggest moments. The kingdom didn’t just enter boxing, they bought it outright. Saudi Arabia’s Boxing Revolution Remember when boxing meant Vegas? Well now, Saudi Arabia has decided they want the world’s attention, so they started writing checks that nobody could refuse. The first big splash happened in 2019 with Anthony Joshua fighting Andy Ruiz Jr. in Riyadh. Most people thought it was a one-off publicity stunt. They were wrong. The Saudis had much bigger plans. Money talks…

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