Hertz files for U.S. bankruptcy protection as car rentals evaporate in pandemic
A large portion of Hertz's revenue comes from car rentals at airports, which have all but evaporated during the coronavirus pandemic
Sat May 23 2020
Investor Carl Icahn steps down as adviser to U.S. President Trump
Carl Icahn ended his role as a special adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday after facing criticism that policy recommendations he offered could help his own investments.
Sat Aug 19 2017
Trump Taj Mahal closes for good following bitter dispute with unions
Trump Taj Mahal, the Atlantic City casino-hotel Donald Trump once suggested was proof of his deal-making mastery, closed for good on Monday, putting 3,000 people out of work.
Tue Oct 11 2016
Apple shares to close year with worst performance since 2008
Shares of Apple Inc, the largest US company by market value, are set to finish the year in the red on notable weakness for a stock that had largely been impervious to pain for several years.
Sun Jan 03 2016
Icahn revamps Dell offer, calls buyout 'giveaway'
Corporate raider Carl Icahn and other investors made a new offer Friday for US computer giant Dell.
Fri May 10 2013
Dell confirms buyout offers from Icahn and Blackstone
American computer maker Dell confirmed Monday that it has received two buyout offers, from billionaire Carl Icahn and investment fund Blackstone.
Mon Mar 25 2013
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024