
Gaza Arab plan may involve up to $20 billion regional contribution, sources say
Arab states plan a Gaza post-war strategy to oppose Trumps proposal for US control and Palestinian displacement.
Thu Feb 20 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia must fully leverage its strong aerospace ecosystem - MITI
The aerospace industry aims to increase its revenue to RM55 billion by 2030 from a revenue of around RM20-21 billion currently, MITI says.
Thu Feb 13 2025

Thailand's big casino gamble hangs on fine print of regulations
Thailand is setting its sights on becoming a global gaming hub, with plans to build a casino industry that generates billions in revenue.
Thu Feb 13 2025

Inside the collapse of Nissan and Honda's $60 billion mega deal
Nissan was deep in trouble late last year when rival Honda offered a lifeline.
Thu Feb 13 2025

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

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

Macron signals investments of 109 billion euros in French AI by private sector
AI requires huge amounts of energy to power massive data centres, with Europe seen struggling to meet future demand.
Mon Feb 10 2025

Palestinians appeal for help with short-term shelter in Gaza
Palestinian Authority estimates immediate funding needs of $6.5 billion for temporary housing for Gaza's more than two million people.
Fri Feb 07 2025

Khazanah reports RM5.1 billion operating profit for 2024
Khazanah records RM103.6 billion NAV in 2024, driven by strong domestic investments and strategic growth.
Wed Feb 05 2025

Singapore passes law against foreign interference in race-based organisations
Under the Racial Harmony Bill, race-based groups must disclose foreign and anonymous donations, affiliations, and leadership.
Wed Feb 05 2025

Beyonce wins top Grammys prize for first time with 'Cowboy Carter'
Beyonc triumphs over Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and others to win trophy that had eluded her, despite holding the most lifetime Grammys.
Mon Feb 03 2025

Beyonce competes for the big prize - again - at Sunday's Grammys
Beyonce leads all Grammy nominees this year with 11 nods.
Mon Feb 03 2025

Taylor Swift unveiled as presenter at Sunday's Grammys
Taylor Swift is nominated for the Grammy Awards for Album of the Year with her album 'The Tortured Poets Department', and five other awards.
Fri Jan 31 2025

Malaysia's official reserve assets at US$116.22 bil as at end-December 2024 - BNM
According to Bank Negara Malaysia, projected foreign currency inflows amount to US$2.49 billion in the next 12 months.
Fri Jan 31 2025

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant
Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today
So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit
Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas
Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say
The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports
The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025

185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco
The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government
The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Elon Musk wields chainsaw at conservative gathering, a gift from Argentina's Milei
This is the chainsaw for bureaucracy, says Elon Musk.
Fri Feb 21 2025
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For Azerbaijanis, the Khojaly genocide is more than a historical event - it is a collective trauma that shapes their identity and worldview.
Fri Feb 21 2025