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Following US-mediated talks in Paris, Israel and Syria have agreed to establish a trilateral communication mechanism to reduce military tensions and facilitate intelligence sharing. The talks also explored cooperation in medicine, energy, and agriculture.Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has stated that a lasting peace in the Russia-Ukraine war is "quite close," with key issues being seriously discussed. He emphasized Türkiye's readiness to lead a naval security component in the Black Sea and contribute to Ukraine's post-war recovery.Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has proposed enhancing defense cooperation and holding joint military exercises among Turkic states, while denying any intent to form a formal military bloc. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have formally pleaded not guilty to U.S. charges of narco-terrorism and drug trafficking in a New York courtroom. China has called on the United States to immediately release Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, condemning their forced removal as a violation of international law. In a strongly-worded statement, Beijing urged Washington to cease attempts to overthrow the Venezuelan government and resolve issues through dialogue.

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Malaysia's 100-year-old former PM Mahathir hospitalized after fall

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08:41, 06/01/2026, Tuesday

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Malaysia's 100-year-old former PM Mahathir hospitalized after fall

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Malaysia's former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, 100, has been hospitalized after a fall at his home. Doctors suspect a hip fracture, and he is currently under care at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur.

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been hospitalized following a fall at his residence early Tuesday morning. The 100-year-old statesman is being treated at the National Heart Institute (IJN) in Kuala Lumpur, with medical staff suspecting a hip fracture.

Details of the Incident and Health Status

According to his aide, Sufi Yusoff, Mahathir fell inside his home around 7:40 a.m. local time. While awaiting a full medical report, doctors have indicated a suspected fracture in the hip. Yusoff noted that Mahathir has a history of heart-related procedures, including bypass surgeries. Last July, he was also admitted to the same hospital after experiencing fatigue during an outing.

Background on Mahathir's Political Legacy

Mahathir, who celebrated his 100th birthday in July, served as Malaysia's prime minister for two non-consecutive terms, from 1981 to 2003 and again from 2018 to 2020. He remains a significant and polarizing figure in Malaysian politics, known for his transformative economic policies and decades-long influence. His health is closely watched both nationally and internationally.

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Titles :Kuala Lumpur Mahathir Mohamad Malaysia National Heart Institute Sufi Yusoff

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