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Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.

Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.

Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.

The result is due to be announced on March 9.

Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.

Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.

While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.

The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.

Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.

Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.

Out of the top 100 movies in 2024, more than half featured a story centered on a female actor as a lead or co-lead.

Nothing in Texas law would stop Tesla from launching a robotaxi service.

AI should be used as a tool to enhance, not replace, critical thinking.

Today, children in the digital age can interact with anyone online, exposing them to various security risks.

The US has run budget deficits every year since 2001, spending more than it collects and steadily increasing its debt.

DeepSeek's rise embodies the govts push for open-source collaboration while remaining deeply embedded within a state-guided AI ecosystem.

The states alleged that Musk's team has no legal authority to access payment systems with sensitive data of millions of Americans

Why not withdraw from the most powerful international forum of all - the United Nations Security Council?

Fahmi Fadzil says details will be presented by Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail in Parliament soon.

As China advances its relationships in Africa with technology incentives, the United States is pulling back.

Trump administration will study tariff rates and trade barriers before implementing specific measures.

The fire agency says the blaze likely started in insulation material near an indoor pool on the first floor.

Draft ideas will be discussed at a meeting in Riyadh this month of countries including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan and the UAE.

No one expects you to know how a flower was grown, worker conditions, or its full carbon footprint assessment.

NAIO has identified a diverse group of experts and community representatives to contribute to these Working Groups.

Termination emails have been sent in the past 48 hours to workers across the government, mostly recently hired employees still on probation.

Bank Negara Malaysia says the growth is mainly due to continued expansion in domestic demand and a rebound in exports.

TikTok, the second-most downloaded app in the US last year, says its latest app was now available for download.

The Indian federal government took over direct control of the restive northeastern state of Manipur.

Trump says Ukraine would have a seat at the table during any peace negotiations with Russia over ending the war.

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.

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- 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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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.

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.

Malaysia scored 50 points in the 2024 Global Corruption Perceptions Index, maintaining its 57th ranking among 180 countries.

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.

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- 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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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.

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.

The EPF recently introduced the Retirement Income Adequacy Framework, a three-tiered savings benchmark—basic, adequate, and enhanced—meant to be used as a reference to maintain different levels of financial security post-retirement. Is this framework enough to ensure financial security in old age? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Joseph Cherian, Deputy CEO and Practice Professor of Finance, at the Asia School of Business.