
At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Gaza hunger crisis could return if Israeli blockade continues, UN relief agency chief says
UNRWA warns the situation in Gaza is quickly deteriorating.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria
Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump
Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war
Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned
A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings
With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025
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[COLUMNIST] Lighting up lives: How solar power is transforming Orang Asal villages in Sabah
For years, families in these villages relied on diesel generators, but the high cost of fuel and maintenance meant electricity was a luxury.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Court postpones verdict in Aliff Syukri obscene content case to March 14
Datuk Seri Aliff Syukri Kamarzaman faces four charges of uploading obscene content on his Instagram account in 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Trump says he will buy a 'new Tesla' to show support for Musk
Tesla's market capitalisation has more than halved since hitting an all-time high of $1.5 trillion on December 17.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Tanker hired by US military ablaze off UK after hit by container ship
The ship is carrying 15 containers of sodium cyanide, a toxic chemical used mainly in gold mining, and an unknown quantity of alcohol.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Failure to pay PTPTN loan: UMNO Youth supports proposal to ban borrowers from overseas travel
UMNO Youth chief says the borrowers involved must be responsible in settling their debts with PTPTN for the sake of future generations.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Pope Francis no longer faces immediate danger, responding to treatment, Vatican says
The Vatican says pope's doctors decided to lift an earlier "guarded" prognosis, meaning the pontiff was no longer in immediate danger.
Tue Mar 11 2025

AI Revolution: Will Malaysia’s workforce sink or swim?
AI is no longer a distant concept, it is actively transforming industries, reshaping job markets, and redefining the skills needed.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Dalai Lama says his successor to be born outside China
Beijing insists it will choose his successor, but the Dalai Lama says any successor named by China would not be respected.
Tue Mar 11 2025

US judge says Musk's DOGE must release records on operations run in 'secrecy'
The ruling, the first of its kind, marks an early victory for advocates pushing DOGE to be more transparent about its role in mass firings.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Staying in the Middle East.
The IDF's bombardment of southern Lebanon last year inflicted large-scale destruction.
Israel claimed it only targeted Hezbollah military sites.
But the reality on the ground tells a very different story, as RT's Steve Sweeney reports from the scene.
Israel claimed it only targeted Hezbollah military sites.
But the reality on the ground tells a very different story, as RT's Steve Sweeney reports from the scene.
Fri Mar 07 2025
The Economy with Ibrahim Sani: Economic Policy | Can it be real? Is political risk reducing?
Economic policy unplugged with insights from Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Principal Adviser at KSI Strategic Institute, uncover the reality behind political risk in a rapidly changing global market.
Thu Mar 06 2025
MWC 2025: TM leading Malaysia’s digital leap with AI, 5G
As Malaysia accelerates its digital transformation, investments in AI, 5G, and cloud infrastructure are becoming critical to shaping the nation’s future. The digital economy is expected to contribute more than 25% to Malaysia’s GDP by 2025, with key players like Telekom Malaysia (TM) at the forefront of this evolution. From Private 5G solutions to AI-driven enterprise services, TM is laying the foundation for Malaysia to emerge as a regional technology hub.
Thu Mar 06 2025
MWC 2025: YTL’s breakthroughs in AI and digital transformation
Artificial intelligence and digital innovation are reshaping industries worldwide and Malaysia is making bold moves to lead the transformation. The global AI market is projected to reach USD 1.8 trillion by 2030, and Malaysia is positioning itself among the top 20 AI nations. From AI-powered manufacturing to next-generation supercomputing, YTL Communications is at the forefront, driving advancements that will redefine connectivity, automation and financial inclusion.
Thu Mar 06 2025
Oil settles down more than 2% on Wednesday
Oil prices settled down for the fourth consecutive session on Wednesday after U.S. crude oil stockpiles posted a larger-than-expected build, adding a further headwind as investors worried about OPEC+ plans to increase output in April and U.S. tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico.
Thu Mar 06 2025
S&P 500: Prestasi setakat 5 Mac 2025
Gambaran menyeluruh Indeks S&P 500 disediakan oleh MarketWatch, merangkumi berita terkini pasaran saham, data dagangan, dan analisis pergerakan pasaran. Saham-saham dalam Indeks Standard & Poor's 500 disusun mengikut sektor dan industri, memudahkan pemahaman tentang corak prestasi pasaran. Setiap saiz saham mencerminkan permodalan pasaran (market cap), mencerminkan kekuatan dan kedudukan syarikat-syarikat utama dalam pasaran.
Wed Mar 05 2025
Trump 2.0: US stock markets fall after tariffs spark trade war fears
Shares in the US have fallen over concerns that President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will lead to a wider trade war. The president has followed through on a threat to impose 25% tariffs on imports into the US from Canada and Mexico, and a 20% levy against goods arriving from China.
Wed Mar 05 2025
AWANI Tonight: 28th Feb 2025
#AWANITonight with Hafiz Marzukhi
- Peaceful assembly: Do not misuse freedom to spread lies, says PM
- Gaza: Talks underway for second phase of ceasefire deal
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- Peaceful assembly: Do not misuse freedom to spread lies, says PM
- Gaza: Talks underway for second phase of ceasefire deal
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Fri Feb 28 2025
AWANI Tonight: Talks underway for second phase of ceasefire deal
Talks have commenced in Egypt for the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, just before the first phase of the truce expires tomorrow.
Fri Feb 28 2025
AWANI Tonight: Do not misuse freedom to spread lies, slanders - PM
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim warned against misusing the freedom of assembly to spread falsehoods, emphasising that peaceful assemblies should be based on genuine concerns.
Fri Feb 28 2025