China ready to go deeper into debt to counter Trump's tariffs
Beijing is expected to gradually take on greater fiscal responsibility as local municipalities are too deep in debt.
Tue Dec 10 2024
Musk-owned Tesla has market value over US$1 trillion after Trump win
The stock market value of Tesla, increases to over US$1 trillion for the first time since 2022.
Tue Dec 10 2024
Musk spent over a quarter of a billion dollars to help elect Trump
The huge donations made Elon Musk one of the biggest underwriters of a presidential campaign in US history.
Tue Dec 10 2024
From budgets to diplomacy, South Korea reels from martial law fallout as Trump looms
Key ministers have resigned and many agencies are in crisis control mode.
Tue Dec 10 2024
What happens next for TikTok after court ruling against it?
Here's what will likely happen next for TikTok.
Tue Dec 10 2024
[COLUMNIST] Trump's tariff threat: The timely catalyst for global realignment
It is becoming increasingly evident that even the edge of innovation is steadily shifting to the global South-East!
Mon Dec 09 2024
Trump aims to deport all immigrants in the US illegally
Trump says he plans to also take executive action on his first day in office to try to end birthright citizenship.
Mon Dec 09 2024
Trump vows to pardon Jan. 6 defendants on Day One
Trump also calls the prosecutions of his supporters corrupt and hinted at pardoning over 900 defendants who had pleaded guilty.
Mon Dec 09 2024
After Trump's win, his election denial movement marches on
Since winning the 2024 election, President-elect Donald Trump has gone quiet on his false claims of voter fraud.
Sat Dec 07 2024
Euphoria all around as Bitcoin vaults above $100,000, stocks hit record highs
World stocks hits fresh record highs with sentiment bolstered by upbeat comments on the economy from Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell.
Thu Dec 05 2024
No official proposal from BRICS countries regarding de-dollarisation - Tengku Zafrul
Malaysia views BRICS as an increasingly important platform for presenting views and positions on regional economic issues.
Thu Dec 05 2024
Trump's Middle East envoy in diplomatic push to help reach Gaza ceasefire before inauguration
Trump says there would be "hell to pay" in the Middle East if hostages held in the Gaza were not released prior to his inauguration.
Thu Dec 05 2024
Malaysia’s strategic EV pivot amid Trump’s tariff threats, global economic shifts
Malaysia's energy mix still depends heavily on natural gas and coal for electricity generation.
Thu Dec 05 2024
A Trump cabinet full of alleged sexual predators? Here’s why it makes perfect sense
Even if accidental, choosing potential cabinet members who have sexual abuse allegations against them seems a strange coincidence.
Thu Dec 05 2024
What is the legal effect of President Biden's pardon of his son Hunter?
Here's a look at the circumstances leading up to the pardon and its legal consequences.
Tue Dec 03 2024
Lawsuit accuses major food companies of marketing 'addictive' food to kids
The lawsuit claims food companies knowingly made harmful, addictive products, engineered to keep consumers hooked.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Malaysia-Australia to continue enhancing defence cooperation
The decision was made at the 4th Malaysia-Australia Joint Defence Programme High-Level Committee Meeting, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Rise in East Coast flood victims; Perak, Johor unchanged
In Terengganu, the number of victims in the state swelled to 5,853 people.
Wed Dec 11 2024
South Korea police raid Yoon office over failed martial law as impeachment vote looms
Presidential security official says, the raid widens investigation into the embattled leader's failed attempt to impose martial law.
Wed Dec 11 2024
South Korea police chief arrested as Yoon impeachment looms over failed martial law
Cho Ji-ho is accused of deploying police to block lawmakers from entering parliament after Yoon Suk-Yeol declared martial law on Dec. 3.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Rebel-backed figure takes charge as Syria's interim prime minister
Mohammed al-Bashir says he would lead the interim authority until March 1.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Article 19 & CIJ call for revisions to protect rights in Online Safety Bill 2024
ARTICLE 19 and the Centre for Independent Journalism are concerned about specific provisions of the Online Safety Bill 2024.
Wed Dec 11 2024
South Korea ex-defence minister accused of role in martial law tries to commit suicide, official says
Former South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun, has tried to commit suicide inside a detention centre, a justice ministry official told.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Stronger ringgit benefits cocoa farmers, reduces agricultural input import costs - MPIC
The reduced import costs would lower production costs for smallholders while boosting their profit margins, it said.
Wed Dec 11 2024
The strength of TV and BVOD ensures brand longevity for advertisers
The combination of mainstream television (TV) and broadcaster video-on-demand (BVOD) is emerging as a key strategy.
Wed Dec 11 2024