[COLUMNIST] BRICS' currency dilemma: A necessary quality leap beyond the dollar
It is important to note that earlier MCC-based systems were often undermined by those in control of existing international banking system.
Mon Sep 16 2024
Mitch McConnell to step down as Republican Senate Leader in November
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving leader in the Senate history, announced Wednesday that he will step down from the position at the end of the year.
Thu Feb 29 2024
Paul McCartney's stolen Beatles bass guitar found after 51 years
The instrument was stolen from a van in the Notting Hill area of London in October 1972, the search team said.
Mon Feb 19 2024
Judge voids Elon Musk's 'unfathomable' $56 billion Tesla pay package
Kathaleen McCormick's ruling on Elon Musk's pay follows decisions against private equity firm that tried to wriggle out of a takeover deal.
Wed Jan 31 2024
Beatlemania is back as chart-topping 'Now And Then' breaks records
The Beatles makes history with the record-breaking track "Now And Then".
Mon Nov 13 2023
The Beatles release AI-powered new song with Lennon's voice
The song also features parts recorded by surviving members Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr as well as the late George Harrison.
Fri Nov 03 2023
Republican Mike Johnson elected US House speaker, ending leadership vacuum
The 220 to 209 party-line vote elevated Mike Johnson to the powerful role that has been vacant since Kevin McCarthy was ousted on Oct. 3.
Thu Oct 26 2023
Restored Paul McCartney and Wings tour bus to be auctioned
In 1972, Paul McCartney and his band set off for "Wings Over Europe" tour, travelling on the 1953 Bristol KSW double-decker bus.
Wed Oct 18 2023
Kevin McCarthy ousted by US House Republicans in historic vote
The 216-to-210 vote marked the first time in history that the House removed its leader Kevin McCarthy.
Wed Oct 04 2023
Dolly Parton says turning to rock was 'one of the most fun things I've done'
"Rockstar", inspired by Dolly Parton's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last year, features nine original songs and 21 covers.
Fri Jun 30 2023
'Last' Beatles record to be released this year thanks to AI - McCartney
Paul McCartney did not name the track but said the technology was used on "a demo that John had, that we worked on".
Wed Jun 14 2023
Who is Madeleine McCann and what happened to her?
The search for Madeleine McCann whose disappearance 16 years ago triggered a global hunt and huge media attention.
Tue May 23 2023
Police to search Portuguese dam 16 years after Madeleine McCann vanished
Portuguese police will search a reservoir inland from where British three-year-old Madeleine McCann disappeared in 2007.
Tue May 23 2023
Biden says expects to reach agreement with Republicans on raising debt limit
US President Joe Biden says he is "optimistic" about his talks with Republicans on raising the debt ceiling and will likely meet with congressional leaders on Tuesday, reported Sputnik.
Mon May 15 2023
U.S. Speaker meets Taiwan leader and stresses need to speed up arms deliveries
A China foreign ministry spokesperson quickly denounced the meeting, accusing the U.S. of colluding with separatists seeking "Taiwan independence".
Thu Apr 06 2023
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024