Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir, 100, discharged from hospital
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA (REUTERS)Malaysian former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been discharged from hospital, his office said on Sunday, after being admitted for fatigue following a picnic celebration for his 100th birthday.Mahathir, leader of the Southeast Asian nation for more than two decades, has a history of heart problems and has undergone bypass surgeries. He has been hospitalised repeatedly in recent years, most recently in October for a respiratory infection.He was under observation at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur for fatigue-related issues on Sunday, his office said."Mahathir has been allowed home as of 4:45 p.m. (0845 GMT)," it said in a statement.A physician who was a member of parliament until 2022, Mahathir drove himself on Sunday to the celebration, which also marked the 99th birthday of his wife, Hasmah Mohd Ali, a day earlier, local media reported.The reports said he cycled for an hour before appearing tired. His birthday was on Thursday.
Mahathir was prime minister for 22 years until 2003. He returned as premier in 2018 after leading the opposition coalition to a historic win, but his government later collapsed in less than two years.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Gulf Today
3 hours ago
- Gulf Today
Children among 700 Palestinians killed waiting to get water in Gaza
The government media office in Gaza says attacks on people waiting in line for water have killed more than 700 Palestinians as part of a 'systematic thirst war,' a media outlet reported on Monday. The Israeli army has targeted 112 freshwater filling points and destroyed 720 water wells, putting them out of service. This has deprived more than 1.25 million people of access to clean water, the office said in a statement. 'We affirm that this racist policy constitutes a full-fledged war crime under the Geneva Conventions, and a grave violation of international humanitarian law and human rights law.' A boy draws water into a jerrycan from the tank of a destroyed mobile water cistern that was hit by Israeli bombardment in the Nuseirat camp. AFP The office said Israel has prevented the entry of 12 million litres of fuel monthly, the amount necessary to operate the minimum number of water wells, sewage treatment plants, garbage collection vehicles and other vital services. This ban has 'caused near-total paralysis of water and sewage networks and worsened the spread of diseases, especially among children,' the office said. Gazans' daily struggle for water after deadly strike The Al Manasra family rarely get enough water for both drinking and washing after their daily trudge to a Gaza distribution point like the one where eight people were killed on Sunday in a strike that Israel's military said had missed its target. Displaced Palestinian man Akram Al Manasra and his children make their way to collect water from a distribution point amid shortages in Gaza City on Monday. Reuters Living in a tent camp by the ruins of a smashed concrete building in Gaza City, the family say their children are already suffering from diarrhoea and skin maladies and from the lack of clean water, and they fear worse to come. "There's no water, our children have been infected with scabies, there are no hospitals to go to and no medications," said Akram Manasra, 51. A boy carries on his back a jerrycan filled with water drawn from the tank of a destroyed mobile water cistern. AFP He had set off on Monday for a local water tap with three of his daughters, each of them carrying two heavy plastic containers in Gaza's blazing summer heat, but they only managed to fill two - barely enough for the family of 10. Gaza's lack of clean water after 21 months of war and four months of Israeli blockade is already having "devastating impacts on public health" the United Nations humanitarian agency OCHA said in a report this month. For people queuing at a water distribution point on Sunday it was fatal. A missile that Israel said had targeted militants but malfunctioned hit a queue of people waiting to collect water at the Nuseirat refugee camp. Israel's blockade of fuel along with the difficulty in accessing wells and desalination plants in zones controlled by the Israeli military is severely constraining water, sanitation and hygiene services according to OCHA. Children queue with pots to receive meals from a charity kitchen in Gaza City. AFP Fuel shortages have also hit waste and sewage services, risking more contamination of the tiny, crowded territory's dwindling water supply, and diseases causing diarrhoea and jaundice are spreading among people crammed into shelters and weakened by hunger. "If electricity was allowed to desalination plants the problem of a lethal lack of water, which is what's becoming the situation now in Gaza, would be changed within 24 hours," said James Elder, the spokesperson for the U.N.'s children's agency UNICEF. A boy stands near a destroyed mobile water cistern that was hit by Israeli bombardment. AFP "What possible reason can there be for denying of a legitimate amount of water that a family needs?" he added. COGAT, the Israeli military aid coordination agency, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Last week, an Israeli military official said that Israel was allowing sufficient fuel into Gaza but that its distribution around the enclave was not under Israel's purview. THIRSTY AND DIRTY For the Manasra family, like others in Gaza, the daily toil of finding water is exhausting and often fruitless. Inside their tent the family tries to maintain hygiene by sweeping. But there is no water for proper cleaning and sometimes they are unable to wash dishes from their meagre meals for several days at a time. Manasra sat in the tent and showed how one of his young daughters had angry red marks across her back from what he said a doctor had told them was a skin infection caused by the lack of clean water. They maintain a strict regimen of water use by priority. After pouring their two containers of water from the distribution point into a broken plastic water butt by their tent, they use it to clean themselves from the tap, using their hands to spoon it over their heads and bodies. Water that runs off into the basin underneath is then used for dishes and after that - now grey and dirty - for clothes. "How is this going to be enough for 10 people? For the showering, washing, dish washing, and the washing of the covers. It's been three months we haven't washed the covers, and the weather is hot," Manasra said. His wife, Umm Khaled, sat washing clothes in a tiny puddle of water at the bottom of a bucket - all that was left after the more urgent requirements of drinking and cooking. "My daughter was very sick from the heat rash and the scabies. I went to several doctors for her and they prescribed many medications. Two of my children yesterday, one had diarrhoea and vomiting and the other had fever and infections from the dirty water," she said. Reuters / Agencies
Al Etihad
5 hours ago
- Al Etihad
Trump says weapons to NATO include Patriot missiles and batteries
14 July 2025 19:57 WASHINGTON (REUTERS)President Donald Trump said on Monday that the weapons the U.S. would send to NATO to support Ukraine in its war against Russia would include Patriot missile systems and batteries."It's a full complement with the batteries," Trump said when asked whether he would send Patriot missiles specifically. "We're going to have some come very soon, within days... a couple of the countries that have Patriots are going to swap over and will replace the Patriots with the ones they have."
TECHx
10 hours ago
- TECHx
Bitcoin Hits $120,000 as U.S. Debates Crypto Bills
Home » Latest news » Bitcoin Hits $120,000 as U.S. Debates Crypto Bills Bitcoin crossed the $120,000 level for the first time on Monday. The new high marked a significant point for the world's largest cryptocurrency. The increase came as investors responded to expected policy changes in the digital asset space. On Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives began debating a set of bills. These bills aim to establish a regulatory framework for the digital asset industry. The industry has long requested clear rules to guide operations in the U.S. U.S. President Donald Trump has recently voiced support for the sector. He has called himself the 'crypto president.' He also urged policymakers to update regulations in favor of the industry. His stance has drawn attention from investors and lawmakers alike. Bitcoin rose to a record high of $121,207.55 during the Asian session. It later traded 1.5% higher at $120,856.34. The cryptocurrency is now up 29% for the year. The following developments were reported: Investors are betting on long-awaited regulatory clarity. Crypto-related policy discussions in Washington are gaining momentum. Bitcoin's rise has sparked gains across the broader cryptocurrency market. Ether, the second-largest token, reached a five-month high. It hit $3,048.23 on Monday before trading at $3,036.24. The total market capitalization of the sector reached around $3.78 trillion. This figure is based on data from CoinMarketCap. Analysts noted that market momentum continues despite ongoing global trade uncertainty. Tariff-related developments under Trump's platform have not slowed investor interest in crypto. The Bitcoin $120,000 milestone comes at a time of growing alignment between crypto industry goals and U.S. political priorities. Observers will closely monitor how the upcoming policy decisions affect the market. Source: Reuters
