
US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong
Trump's crackdown on de minimis would make the products sold by the likes of Shein and Temu more expensive.
Wed Feb 05 2025

Musk, Bezos and Zuckerberg to attend Trump's inauguration
Jeff Bezos' Amazon and Mark Zuckerberg's Meta are among the companies that have donated to Trump's inauguration, each giving $1 million.
Wed Jan 15 2025

Amazon to pilot AI-designed material for carbon removal
Data centers are requiring more energy to sustain AI's development and more water to keep them cool.
Wed Dec 04 2024

Malaysia eyes global AI hub status with AWS RM29.2 bln investment - Anwar
The government's objective is to position Malaysia as a leading generative AI hub, both regionally and globally.
Fri Sep 27 2024

Amazon rivers' low water levels bring fresh challenges for locals
Many of the traditional rural population who live on river banks have been relying on outside supplies of drinking water.
Fri Sep 13 2024

World's forests failed to curb 2023 climate emissions, study finds
A record amount of carbon dioxide entered Earth's atmosphere last year, further feeding global warming, the researchers said.
Tue Jul 30 2024
AWANI Review: AI-Driven Future: Insights from Amazon’s CTO
As Amazon's CTO, Dr Werner Vogels has a front row seat to how technology is reshaping the world. For him, AI isn't about flashy advances, it's about solving real-world problems. He highlights Malaysia's potential to effectively use AI for practical solutions
Sat May 11 2024

Amazon to spend nearly $9 bln to expand cloud infra in Singapore
The investment adds to the S$11.5 billion the company has already invested in the Asia Pacific Region till 2023, AWS said in a statement.
Tue May 07 2024

Try your luck in Brussels: Shop sells still-sealed unwanted Amazon parcels
Arnaud Userstam, who founded the shop, said connected watches and smartphones are the items people are happiest to get.
Fri Mar 29 2024

New species of Amazon anaconda, world's largest snake, discovered
It was thought that there was only one species of green anaconda in the wild, but the scientific journal Diversity this month revealed that the new "northern green anaconda" belonged to a new species.
Fri Mar 01 2024

When Amazon's new AI tool answers shoppers' queries, who benefits?
Rufus, as the software is known, will help users by guiding them to toaster ovens or dinosaur toys that best fit their needs, says Amazon.
Fri Feb 09 2024

Gold miners bring fresh wave of suffering to Brazil's Yanomami
Yanomami people are dying from flu, malaria and malnutrition brought into the Amazon rainforest reservation by resurgent illegal miners.
Sat Jan 20 2024

Spike in Asia, Africa migrants turns Amazon jungle outpost into crossroads
A recent crackdown on migrant smuggling and human trafficking throughout the Americas turned up migrants from 69 countries.
Sat Dec 16 2023

Brazil wants farmers to help save the Amazon. Will it work?
Farmers would be encouraged to invest subsidized loans in either improving pasture productivity or converting pasture into cropland.
Sat Dec 16 2023

Amazon rainforest port records lowest water level in 121 years amid drought
Some areas of the Amazon have seen the lowest rain levels from July to September since 1980, according to the alert center.
Sun Oct 22 2023

Trump administration is pointing spy satellites at US border
Trump admin orders spy agencies to use satellites on US-Mexico border in crackdown on illegal immigration & drug cartels.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Musk says he will finish most of $1 trillion federal cost cuts within weeks
Elon Musk says he would finish most of the work to cut $1 trillion in federal spending when his tenure ends in as soon as 64 days.
Fri Mar 28 2025

US car buyers face higher prices, less choice under Trump's tariffs
Trump says tariffs will boost US production, but analysts warn theyll impact automakers' choices and raise costs for consumers.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Rohingya in Bangladesh face dire consequences if aid money drops, say UN agencies
UNHCR & IOM warn as they launch a joint appeal for food, education aid for Rohingya fleeing Myanmar violence for eight years.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Malaysia’s EPF Spotlighted in WEF Longevity Economy Report as global model for retirement reform
Malaysia gains WEF 2025 spotlight for leading inclusive, tech-driven retirement reforms amid global ageing challenges.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Amendment to Education Act: Reduce student dropout rate, increase enrolment
MOE adds a rule holding parents accountable for ensuring kids complete primary and secondary education.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Trump orders elimination of 'anti-American ideology' from Smithsonian institutions
The Republican president, in an executive order, directed that Vice President JD Vance undertake the action.
Fri Mar 28 2025

US Defense Secretary reaffirms 'ironclad commitment' to the Philippines
Pete Hegseth, Marcos Jr. reaffirm strong US-Philippines ties, stressing peace amid China's growing threats in the Indo-Pacific.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Myanmar junta declares state of emergency in multiple regions following strong earthquake
Ruling military says will make inquiries on the situation quickly and conduct rescue operations along with providing humanitarian aid.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Detention of South Sudan's VP Machar cancels peace deal, his party says
The U.N. peacekeeping mission in South Sudan called for restraint, saying the country stood on the brink of relapsing into widespread conflict.
Fri Mar 28 2025