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China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

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’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
[COLUMNIST] Trump’s Gaza (pipe) dream

[COLUMNIST] Trump’s Gaza (pipe) dream

The Gaza plan is dangerous and counter-productive as it's merely another recipe for regional instability.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sivasangari eyes new career-high in world rankings

Sivasangari eyes new career-high in world rankings

After climbing to a career-best world number seven, national women's squash ace S. Sivasangari is determined to keep rising.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Outburst against Steven Sim: DAP will probe if there's a complaint - Loke

Outburst against Steven Sim: DAP will probe if there's a complaint - Loke

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke says the disciplinary committee has not received any reports related to the incident so far.
Wed Feb 19 2025
US judge will not block Elon Musk from firing federal workers, accessing data

US judge will not block Elon Musk from firing federal workers, accessing data

The case raises questions about Musk's apparent unchecked authority as a top deputy to President Donald Trump.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Dozens of false killer whales stranded on remote Australian beach

Dozens of false killer whales stranded on remote Australian beach

Rescue crews trying to save the majority of the large dolphins that survived the ordeal, according to authorities.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Trump restricts AP access over Gulf of Mexico issue

Trump restricts AP access over Gulf of Mexico issue

The AP, citing editorial standards, says it would continue to use the gulf's established name.
Wed Feb 19 2025
China to fly back 200 nationals rescued from Myanmar scam centres, Thai official says

China to fly back 200 nationals rescued from Myanmar scam centres, Thai official says

This is part of a multinational effort to crack down on illegal online operations run from the region.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Somber Tiger Woods back in action in TGL loss to New York GC

Somber Tiger Woods back in action in TGL loss to New York GC

Tiger Woods makes his first start since the death of his mother when he competed in a TGL match at Palm Beach Gardens.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro charged in alleged coup plot

Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro charged in alleged coup plot

A total of 34 people were charged, including several military officials.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Trump and Musk target tax enforcers, rocket scientists, bank regulators for job cuts

Trump and Musk target tax enforcers, rocket scientists, bank regulators for job cuts

Concerns grow over transparency, oversight, and Musk's influence on government operations.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Police confirm drug intoxication caused death of three at New Year's Eve concert

Police confirm drug intoxication caused death of three at New Year's Eve concert

According to police, another victim remains in hospital in stable condition but requires close monitoring.
Wed Feb 19 2025
How can Thailand and Malaysia unlock new trade opportunities together?

How can Thailand and Malaysia unlock new trade opportunities together?

Umesh Pandey emphasised the importance of enhancing economic cooperation and removing trade barriers
Wed Feb 19 2025
Trump says he will introduce 25% tariffs on autos, pharmaceuticals and chips

Trump says he will introduce 25% tariffs on autos, pharmaceuticals and chips

Trump has long pointed to what he calls unfair treatment of US automotive exports in foreign markets.
Wed Feb 19 2025
[COLUMNIST] Trump’s call and the Yalta legacy: Russia’s strategic patience in a multipolar world

[COLUMNIST] Trump’s call and the Yalta legacy: Russia’s strategic patience in a multipolar world

The West's attempts to weaken Russia through sanctions, proxy wars, and diplomatic pressure have failed.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Lebanon says it will consider continuing Israeli presence as occupation

Lebanon says it will consider continuing Israeli presence as occupation

Officials and diplomats expected Israel to keep some troops on the Lebanese side of the border.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Indian exports face uncertainty over Trump's reciprocal tariffs

Indian exports face uncertainty over Trump's reciprocal tariffs

Here are key aspects of the impact of reciprocal tariffs on India.
Wed Feb 19 2025
249 South Korean teachers caught illegally selling exam questions to private academies

249 South Korean teachers caught illegally selling exam questions to private academies

The South Korean public and private school teachers have been caught selling mock exam questions, earning around US$14.7 mln over six years.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Freed hostages bring signs of life from depths of Gaza tunnels

Freed hostages bring signs of life from depths of Gaza tunnels

Marking 500 days of captivity, hostage families and supporters protested across Israel, demanding the release of captives in Gaza.
Wed Feb 19 2025
US, Russia forge ahead on peace talks, without Ukraine

US, Russia forge ahead on peace talks, without Ukraine

High-level teams would discuss ending the conflict and restoring the countries' respective diplomatic missions separately.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Russia says NATO states can't enforce Ukraine peace, wants membership pledge scrapped

Russia says NATO states can't enforce Ukraine peace, wants membership pledge scrapped

Sergei Lavrov says, he and Kremlin foreign policy adviser had underscored that NATO membership for Ukraine was unacceptable to Russia.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Optimizing IT Budgets: The key to innovation in Malaysia’s economy

Optimizing IT Budgets: The key to innovation in Malaysia’s economy

Seth Ravin, CEO of Rimini Street, discusses how optimizing IT budgets can drive innovation in Malaysia’s economy. Key topics include Malaysia's 2025 budget’s role in digital competitiveness, the importance of ERP transformation in the AI era, and strategies for reinvesting IT savings into innovation. The conversation also explores opportunities for enhancing operational efficiency in key industries and aligning digital transformation with national economic goals.
Tue Feb 18 2025
AWANI Tonight: Education: Act quick to enhance English proficiency among students - PM

AWANI Tonight: Education: Act quick to enhance English proficiency among students - PM

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the Education Ministry to quickly implement initiatives to enhance students' English proficiency, emphasizing the need to expedite education reforms in this area.
Wed Feb 12 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