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Ben & Jerry's co-founder quits, says Unilever 'silenced' brand on Gaza
WASHINGTON: Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield, part of the duo whose names shaped the popular US ice cream brand…

Reduced 19pct US tariff fuels hope
KUALA LUMPUR: The United States has lowered its tariffs on imports from Malaysia to 19 per cent, bringing a wave…

Felda recognised by Malaysia Book of Records for record-breaking oil palm treasure hunt
KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) has been recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) for organising…

Reduced 19pc US tariff fuels hope
KUALA LUMPUR: The United States has lowered its tariffs on imports from Malaysia to 19 per cent, bringing a wave…

Brazilians burn Trump effigies over tariffs and sanctions
BRASÍLIA: Brazilians set fire to effigies of Donald Trump in protests across several cities Friday, denouncing the US president's politically…

Colombia appoints former gay porn actor as equality minister
BOGOTÁ: A former porn actor and gay rights activist will be Colombia's new equality minister, a government source told AFP…

Steenbergen wins world 100m freestyle to deny O'Callaghan
SINGAPORE: Defending champion Marrit Steenbergen denied Mollie O'Callaghan a sprint double at swimming's world championships on Friday as the Dutchwoman…

Cambodia to nominate Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize, says deputy PM
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia will nominate US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, its deputy prime minister said on…

Inari, Sanan jointly acquire Lumileds International for RM1.03bil
KUALA LUMPUR: Inari Amertron Bhd and Sanan Optoelectronics Co Ltd have jointly acquired 100 per cent equity interest in Lumileds…

#SHOWBIZ: My Chemical Romance sells out 2nd day concert in just a few hours
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian fans of legendary US rock band My Chemical Romance have secured a historic two nights of concerts…

Five more Malaysians sent to Narathiwat prison for drug-related crimes
NARATHIWAT: Five more Malaysians have been sent to Narathiwat prison this year for drug-related offences, bringing the total number of…

Boy, 4, dies after fall from 8th floor flat
KUALA LUMPUR: A 4-year-old boy who fell from the 8th floor of the Sri Perantau Flats in Port Klang this…

UK ninja sword ban begins as 1,000 weapons surrendered in knife crime crackdown
LONDON: At least 1,000 weapons have been surrendered under a British government amnesty launched last month to combat knife crime,…

EPF monthly payouts a step towards retirement security, say experts
KUALA LUMPUR: The government's proposal to introduce monthly pension payouts under the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has been welcomed by…

RHB Bank seals 20-year insurance and bancatakaful deals with Tokio Marine and Takaful Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's RHB Bank on Friday said it entered exclusive 20-year bancassurance and bancatakaful agreements with Tokio Marine Life…

China's Qin wins 'miracle' second breaststroke gold at swim worlds
SINGAPORE: China's roaring Qin Haiyang won his second breaststroke gold of the Singapore swimming world championships on Friday, edging a…

US' revised tariff on Malaysian goods helps restore fair competition: Top Glove
KUALA LUMPUR: Top Glove Corporation Bhd said the revised 19 per cent tariff on Malaysian goods by the United States…

SRG.OG get their revenge, advance to MSCxEWC final
KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor Red Giants (SRG.OG) are now just one win away from becoming the first team to win the…

Water supply in Pontian fully restored, says Johor's Ranhill SAJ
JOHOR BARU: A technical fault at the Ulu Choh 1 Tank Outlet and nearby Kampung Sarpin caused the unexpected water…

MOH outlines RM40 billion plan to strengthen healthcare under 13MP
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is committed to strengthening Malaysia's healthcare service delivery and enhancing digitalisation under the 13th Malaysia…

Malaysian SMEs band together at CEO Connects 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are coming together to tackle mounting global economic uncertainties through CEO Connects…

Queen shares reflections in new personal blog 'Lessons from life'
KUALA LUMPUR: A new blog by Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, titled 'Lessons from Life,' was introduced,…

Medicaid, Trump tax cuts 'kick off' 2026 campaign
RESIDENTS of Columbus, Indiana awoke last week to a yellow billboard purchased by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) blaring: "Under…

4 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon
ANKARA: Lebanon's Health Ministry announced on Friday that a series of Israeli airstrikes, carried out Thursday evening, led to the…

Cross-border trade to thrive after high-level consultation
IT took bilateral summitry at the highest level to revive cross-border free-trade arrangement at the Tebedu-Entikong border crossing between Sarawak…

'There is still hope': Pilgrims from war zones gather in Rome
KHADER Qassis travelled 32 hours from the West Bank, passing military checkpoints across three countries, to join hundreds of thousands…

Raja Muda of Selangor presents awards to state's top micro entrepreneurs
KLANG: Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah graced the Platform Selangor (Plats) Awards Night (MAPS)…

NST Leader: The preschool mandate
HERE'S why preschool will soon be compulsory: In 2021, a total of 286,861 Malaysian children between 4 and 6 years…

3 men arrested for alleged same-sex, group sexual activity
MELAKA: Three men were detained yesterday by the Melaka Islamic Religious Department (Jaim) and the police, for allegedly engaging in…