Despite being reduced to nine players early in the match, East Bengal displayed a strong defensive performance to earn a hard-fought point against Mohammedan Sporting in the Indian Super League. Led by defender and captain Anwar Ali, the team showed a newfound confidence under new head coach Oscar Bruzon. Despite the constant pressure from Mohammedan, East Bengal's goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Singh Gill made crucial saves to keep a clean sheet.
East Bengal FC put on a dominating performance against Bangladesh's Bashundhra Kings in the Asian arena, securing a 4-0 triumph at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimpu. With early goals from Dimitrios Diamantakos and Souvik Chakrabarti, East Bengal took a commanding lead in the first half. Anwar Ali and Nandha Kumar Sekar sealed the deal with their goals, making it a complete first-half performance for East Bengal. Despite benching key players in the second half, East Bengal maintained their lead and secured a clean sheet to close out the game.
A 48-year-old Indian national, Vijayaletchumy fell into a sinkhole while walking on Jalan Masjid India in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysian Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his condolences and assured that the search and rescue operation will continue. The victim's family is scheduled to return home to India the next day after a two-month visit to Malaysia.
After a controversial termination of his contract with Mohun Bagan, Anwar Ali has officially signed a record-breaking five-year deal with East Bengal, reportedly worth Rs 24 crores. Despite objections from the Players' Status Committee, Ali was granted a No Objection Certificate to complete his move. The payment structure of his contract, which includes a Rs 8.5 crores loyalty bonus, has raised some eyebrows in the football community. As the highest-paid footballer in India, all eyes will be on Ali to see if he can live up to the expectations and lead East Bengal to victory.
Congress MP Tariq Anwar has condemned the BJP for trying to gain political mileage from the recent rape and murder case of a postgraduate trainee doctor in Kolkata. He criticized BJP President J.P. Nadda for calling the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal as "anti-women, anti-youth, and anti-democracy" and accused him of trying to use former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren for political gain in the upcoming Assembly polls. Anwar also urged the central government to quickly nab the culprits in the case under the CBI's jurisdiction.
In a post on her social media account, newly appointed Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra thanked Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for his congratulatory message on her appointment. She highlighted the longstanding friendship between Thailand and Malaysia, expressing her desire to further advance their partnership and beneficial cooperation. At only 37 years old, Paetongtarn takes office as the country's prime minister after being elected by Parliament and endorsed by King Maha Vajiralongkorn. BERNAMA, the national news agency of Malaysia, promotes authentic and comprehensive news and information through various platforms, including social media.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed his grief over the death of Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Media and Strategic Communications director Rozaid Abdul Rahman. Anwar, who considered Rozaid a friend and family member, praised his contributions in media strategy and relationships. The funeral was attended by several government officials, including former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Minister of Communications Fahmi Fadzil.
Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim is scheduled to visit India for a state visit from 19-21 August 2024, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This will be the first visit of PM Anwar Ibrahim as the Prime Minister of Malaysia. Both countries have strong historical and socio-cultural linkages, and their bilateral relationship was elevated to the status of Enhanced Strategic Partnership in 2015. As they enter the second decade of this partnership, this visit is expected to further strengthen ties and create a multi-sectoral cooperation agenda for the future.
Following a report stating that Tesla had cancelled plans to build a factory in Malaysia, Minister Tengku Zafrul clarified that discussions with the electric vehicle company never involved commitments for a factory. He also discredited the report, urging reporters to verify with the company. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim supported Zafrul's statement, stating that China's competition, not Malaysia's performance, led to the deferment of Tesla's expansion plans. The original report alleging the scrapped plans in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand has sparked debates on the accuracy of the news and the relationship between the country and the company.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is speaking out against tech giant Meta for removing a Facebook post paying tribute to slain Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh. The leader was in Iran for a presidential ceremony when he was assassinated in a rocket attack. Hamas has condemned the act as an assassination and placed blame on Israel, which has not confirmed or denied involvement. The post, which garnered condemnation from world leaders, including Anwar Ibrahim, was quickly removed from Facebook.