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Where does the US get its steel and aluminum from?

Where does the US get its steel and aluminum from?

Here's a summary of the key trade partners impacted by higher tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Why Trump's proposal on Gaza is ringing alarm bells in the region

Why Trump's proposal on Gaza is ringing alarm bells in the region

Trump's plan touches on one of the most sensitive issues in the Arab-Israeli conflict, the right of Palestinians to return.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Malaysia, Turkiye exchange 11 MOUs covering energy, defence, trade and media

Malaysia, Turkiye exchange 11 MOUs covering energy, defence, trade and media

The exchange of MoUs reflects Malaysia and Turkiyes' commitment to deepening strategic, economic and cultural ties.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Trump's order curtailing US birthright citizenship blocked by third judge

Trump's order curtailing US birthright citizenship blocked by third judge

The preliminary injunction that the judge issued creates an extra legal barrier preventing Donald Trump's order from taking effect.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Olympics - Trump order on transgender athletes clashes with international norms

Olympics - Trump order on transgender athletes clashes with international norms

The International Olympic Committee staunchly refuse to apply any universal rule for its Games.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Trump signs executive order on plastic drinking straws

Trump signs executive order on plastic drinking straws

Donald Trump encourages the US government and consumers to buy plastic drinking straws.
Tue Feb 11 2025
This is a story about a doctor cum politician, who chose to stay

This is a story about a doctor cum politician, who chose to stay

Steven Sim explores the life story of a man who started fresh in Malaya and found himself part of the country's evolving identity.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Ceasefire is only way to bring Israeli prisoners home, Hamas official says

Ceasefire is only way to bring Israeli prisoners home, Hamas official says

Trump must remember that there is an agreement that must be respected by both parties, a senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri says.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Cops nab man in connection with Kluang shooting incident

Cops nab man in connection with Kluang shooting incident

The man arrested on suspicion of being involved in randomly firing several shots in front of a house in Simpang Renggam.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Philippines kicks off election campaigning amid high-stakes political drama

Philippines kicks off election campaigning amid high-stakes political drama

The election for upper house will feature allies of Marcos and Duterte and will effectively decide half of the jurors in that Senate trial.
Tue Feb 11 2025
[OPINION] Educating families for a better dementia quality of life

[OPINION] Educating families for a better dementia quality of life

Studies suggest social support plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for dementia patients.
Tue Feb 11 2025
OpenAI CEO says board will reject Musk's $97 billion offer, the Information reports

OpenAI CEO says board will reject Musk's $97 billion offer, the Information reports

Sam Altman says the company's board of directors intends to make clear it has no interest in Elon Musk's "supposed bid".
Tue Feb 11 2025
US woman sues Tate brothers, accuses them of luring her into sex work

US woman sues Tate brothers, accuses them of luring her into sex work

The suit by the woman alleged that the brothers attempted to "bully and harass" her through the defamation case.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Trump raises tariffs on aluminum, steel imports in latest trade war salvo

Trump raises tariffs on aluminum, steel imports in latest trade war salvo

US President Donald Trump raises US aluminum tariffs to 25 pct, up from 10 pct, removing country exceptions and quota deals.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Arab states reject Trump plan for Gaza, Egypt foreign minister tells Rubio

Arab states reject Trump plan for Gaza, Egypt foreign minister tells Rubio

Egyptian Foreign Minister stresses the importance of expediting Gaza's reconstruction while Palestinians remained there.
Tue Feb 11 2025
South Korean teacher admits to stabbing girl to death, police say

South Korean teacher admits to stabbing girl to death, police say

The female teacher is in hospital for self-inflicted wounds and hasn't been arrested yet as police continue investigating, an official says.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Singapore to deport Iranian woman, Malaysian husband for role in terror-linked firm

Singapore to deport Iranian woman, Malaysian husband for role in terror-linked firm

Investigations found that the travel agency, was a front for an operation directed by a foreigner based overseas.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Trump says Palestinians would not have a right to return to Gaza

Trump says Palestinians would not have a right to return to Gaza

Trump says he could make a deal with Jordan and Egypt to take the displaced Palestinians.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Thaipusam: A symbol of perseverance, unity and sacrifice - PM

Thaipusam: A symbol of perseverance, unity and sacrifice - PM

Thaipusam is a testament to how society can unite in an atmosphere full of respect, togetherness and family, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Musk-led group makes $97.4 billion bid for control of OpenAI

Musk-led group makes $97.4 billion bid for control of OpenAI

OpenAI was valued at $157 bil in its last funding round, cementing its status as one of the most valuable private companies in the world.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Trump says Hamas should free all hostages by midday Saturday or 'let hell break out'

Trump says Hamas should free all hostages by midday Saturday or 'let hell break out'

Trump cautions that Israel might want to override him on the issue and said he might speak to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Hamas says it will stop releasing Israeli hostages, throwing Gaza ceasefire into doubt

Hamas says it will stop releasing Israeli hostages, throwing Gaza ceasefire into doubt

Hamas announces this five days before Saturdays hostage release so mediators could pressure Israel to honor its ceasefire obligations.
Tue Feb 11 2025
New look Middle East had started to draw investors... and then came Trump

New look Middle East had started to draw investors... and then came Trump

Investors are buying Israel and Lebanon bonds, betting Beirut can resolve its political, economic, and financial crises.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Who owns US debt?

Who owns US debt?

The US government has nearly $36 trillion of debt on issue and its bonds are the bedrock of the global financial system.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Why Canada must seize the moment and launch its long-awaited Africa strategy

Why Canada must seize the moment and launch its long-awaited Africa strategy

US tariffs under Trump highlight Canada's need to diversify foreign ties, including with Africa.
Tue Feb 11 2025
South Korea spy agency says DeepSeek 'excessively' collects personal data

South Korea spy agency says DeepSeek 'excessively' collects personal data

DeepSeek also provided different answers to potentially sensitive questions in different languages, the NIS noted.
Mon Feb 10 2025
China hopes Dalai Lama can 'return to right path', says its foreign ministry

China hopes Dalai Lama can 'return to right path', says its foreign ministry

China is open to talks about the Dalai Lama's future if he abandons his separatist stance, according to a foreign ministry spokesperson.
Mon Feb 10 2025
Police ensure safety, smooth traffic flow during Thaipusam celebrations at Batu Caves

Police ensure safety, smooth traffic flow during Thaipusam celebrations at Batu Caves

Seven roads around Batu Caves will be closed in stages, depending on current conditions, from midnight yesterday until Feb 14.
Mon Feb 10 2025
Gov't considers national law to tackle plastic waste pollution

Gov't considers national law to tackle plastic waste pollution

Nik Nazmi says current legal controls and enforcement are limited to local authorities and do not constitute a comprehensive policy.
Mon Feb 10 2025
Paris AI summit draws world leaders and CEOs eager for technology wave

Paris AI summit draws world leaders and CEOs eager for technology wave

Delegations will discuss managing AI's massive energy needs amid global warming and its applications in the developing world.
Mon Feb 10 2025
AWANI Tonight: 11th Feb 2025

AWANI Tonight: 11th Feb 2025

#AWANITonight with Hafiz Marzukhi

- ASEAN reaffirms support for lasting ceasefire and reconstruction in Gaza
- Malaysia's score and ranking in the corruption index remain unchanged

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Tue Feb 11 2025
AWANI Tonight: Trump suggests ending Gaza ceasefire if hostages not freed by Saturday

AWANI Tonight: Trump suggests ending Gaza ceasefire if hostages not freed by Saturday

U.S. President Donald Trump says the Gaza ceasefire deal should be scrapped if all Israeli captives are not freed by Saturday. This comes after Hamas suspended more releases, accusing Israel of violating the deal.
Tue Feb 11 2025
AWANI Tonight: Musk makes USD97 bil bid for Open AI, Altman hits back

AWANI Tonight: Musk makes USD97 bil bid for Open AI, Altman hits back

The battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman over OpenAI escalated as the Tesla founder launched a USD97.4 bil bid for the startup’s asset, only for Altman to hit back with a counteroffer for X.
Tue Feb 11 2025
AWANI Tonight: Malaysia’s score, ranking unchanged in global Corruption Index

AWANI Tonight: Malaysia’s score, ranking unchanged in global Corruption Index

Malaysia scored 50 points in the 2024 Global Corruption Perceptions Index, maintaining its 57th ranking among 180 countries.
Tue Feb 11 2025
AWANI Review: From Livelihood - Can Content Creation Be A Real Career?

AWANI Review: From Livelihood - Can Content Creation Be A Real Career?

The creator economy is booming - but is content creation a sustainable career? Where’s the money really going, and how can creators turn engagement into income? Cult Creative CEO Shermaine Wong breaks it down and reveals why brands are betting big on micro-influencers.
Sat Feb 08 2025
AWANI Tonight: 4th Feb 2025

AWANI Tonight: 4th Feb 2025

#AWANITonight with Faye Kwan

- Govt to announce new paddy floor price next week
- DeepSeek poses no threat to data centres in M’sia - Digital Minister

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Tue Feb 04 2025
AWANI Tonight: DeepSeek poses no threat to data centres in M'sia

AWANI Tonight: DeepSeek poses no threat to data centres in M'sia

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo states that Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is not a threat to Malaysia's data centre growth, as the government evaluates its energy consumption impact and potential benefits.
Tue Feb 04 2025
AWANI Tonight: PLKN 3.0: Relaunched with lower cost and more trainees

AWANI Tonight: PLKN 3.0: Relaunched with lower cost and more trainees

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin announces that the cost of implementing the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 has been significantly reduced to RM2,000 per trainee, which is notably lower than previous versions.
Tue Feb 04 2025
Consider This: The Reality of Retirement Savings in Malaysia

Consider This: The Reality of Retirement Savings in Malaysia

The EPF recently introduced the Retirement Income Adequacy Framework, a three-tiered savings benchmark—basic, adequate, and enhanced—meant to be used as a reference to maintain different levels of financial security post-retirement. Is this framework enough to ensure financial security in old age? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Joseph Cherian, Deputy CEO and Practice Professor of Finance, at the Asia School of Business.
Tue Feb 04 2025
AWANI Tonight: 3rd Feb 2025

AWANI Tonight: 3rd Feb 2025

#AWANITonight with Hafiz Marzukhi

- Electricity tariff will still rise, but not by 14% - PM
- Trump vows tariff on EU, as Canada, Mexico & China retaliate

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Mon Feb 03 2025