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Bursa Malaysia To Continue Uptrend Following MITI-US Officials Meeting

Bursa Malaysia To Continue Uptrend Following MITI-US Officials Meeting

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at midday following the meeting between Investment, Trade…
Trump to Be Interviewed by Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg

Trump to Be Interviewed by Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump announced Thursday he will sit for an interview with the reporter who uncovered a major security…
Iran Seeks Nuclear Talks with E3 Amid US Negotiations

Iran Seeks Nuclear Talks with E3 Amid US Negotiations

TEHRAN: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday he would be willing to visit Germany, France and Britain for…
EU saman Apple, Meta RM3.6 bilion

EU saman Apple, Meta RM3.6 bilion

LONDON: Kesatuan Eropah (EU) telah mengenakan denda berjumlah 700 juta euro (RM3.6 bilion) terhadap dua gergasi teknologi Amerika Syarikat (AS),…
EU still far from tariff deal with US: French minister

EU still far from tariff deal with US: French minister

WASHINGTON: The European Union and United States are far from reaching a deal on tariffs, France's economy minister said Thursday,…
Could a Bawani-PSM upset win teach antagonisers some humility?

Could a Bawani-PSM upset win teach antagonisers some humility?

In the upcoming Ayer Kuning by-election, non-Malay voters—representing a massive 44% of the electorate—will have the opportunity to remind our…
Bilateral Trade Deal Among Topics Discussed With USTR

Bilateral Trade Deal Among Topics Discussed With USTR

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has expressed its openness to negotiate with the United States (US) on four key…
US asks top court to allow trans troops ban to take effect

US asks top court to allow trans troops ban to take effect

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump's administration on Thursday asked the US Supreme Court to permit the president's ban on transgender troops serving…
Powerful earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes in Istanbul

Indonesia maintains financial stability amid global economic uncertainty: minister

JAKARTA, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's Financial System Stability remains strong in the first quarter despite rising global economic and…
Russia strikes Kyiv; Trump urges Putin to “STOP” attacks

Russia strikes Kyiv; Trump urges Putin to “STOP” attacks

KYIV: Russia pounded Kyiv with missiles and drones overnight, killing at least 10 people in the biggest attack on the…
Canada election race tightens, Conservatives narrow gap with Liberals, poll says

Canada election race tightens, Conservatives narrow gap with Liberals, poll says

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - Canada's ruling Liberals are still in the lead ahead of an election on Monday but the…
White House Slams EU tech fines on Apple, Meta as 'economic extortion'

White House Slams EU tech fines on Apple, Meta as 'economic extortion'

WASHINGTON: Large EU fines on Meta and Apple for breaking competition rules amount to "economic extortion," the White House said,…
Pope Francis' funeral will feature huge security operation in Rome

Pope Francis’ funeral will feature huge security operation in Rome

ROME (Reuters) - From patrols on the River Tiber to surveillance drones and snipers deployed around St. Peter's Square, Rome…
Malaysia’s 2025 GDP May Be Revised Downward Due To Tariffs, Says BNM Governor

Malaysia’s 2025 GDP May Be Revised Downward Due To Tariffs, Says BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s GDP growth forecast for 2025, currently projected at between 4.5 per cent and 5.5…
Trump on Russia strikes on Kyiv: 'Vladimir, STOP!"

Trump on Russia strikes on Kyiv: ‘Vladimir, STOP!”

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump turned his criticism on Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday after Russia pounded Kyiv…
Muhyiddin lauds special parliamentary sitting to discuss US tariffs

Muhyiddin lauds special parliamentary sitting to discuss US tariffs

LANGKAWI: Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today lauded the government's move to call for a special parliamentary sitting on…
UK PM Starmer nears EU defence pact in shadow of Trump trade talks

UK PM Starmer nears EU defence pact in shadow of Trump trade talks

LONDON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Britain is edging towards a new defence agreement with the European Union that officials on both sides…
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Malaysia’s 2025 GDP forecast may be revised downward due to tariffs, says Bank Negara governor

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — Malaysia’s GDP growth forecast for 2025, currently projected at between 4.5 per cent and 5.5…
Nestle beats Q1 sales forecast, cites unclear tariff impact

Nestle beats Q1 sales forecast, cites unclear tariff impact

LONDON: Nestle on Thursday said the indirect impact of U.S. tariffs was “unclear” and posted better-than-expected first-quarter organic sales growth,…
Russia accuses Zelenskiy of wrecking peace diplomacy

Russia accuses Zelenskiy of wrecking peace diplomacy

MOSCOW: Russia accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday of wrecking diplomacy aimed at reaching a peace deal after he…
20 tourists feared dead in militant strike

20 tourists feared dead in militant strike

SRINAGAR: At least 20 people were feared killed after suspected militants opened fire on tourists in India's Jammu and Kashmir…
Trump's 100-day report card: What's in it for Malaysian markets?

Trump's 100-day report card: What's in it for Malaysian markets?

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian investors are advised to adopt a sector-sensitive approach when navigating the current Trump-era uncertainties amid heightened market…
Powerful earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes in Istanbul

US deports Iraqi man at centre of debate on refugee policy

NAIROBI/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has deported to Rwanda a resettled Iraqi refugee who it long tried to extradite…
Beijing says claims of ongoing US-China trade talks ‘groundless’

Beijing says claims of ongoing US-China trade talks ‘groundless’

Beijing has responded with new 125% duties on imports from the US. (NurPhoto pic) BEIJING: Beijing said today that any…
At Texas Trump-themed burger joint, diners eating it up

At Texas Trump-themed burger joint, diners eating it up

BELLVILLE: It is lunchtime at a Texas eatery called Trump Burger and diners are enjoying fast food and the frenetic…
Vietnam and US start trade talks: Hanoi

Vietnam and US start trade talks: Hanoi

HANOI: Vietnam and the United States have started talks “on bilateral economic and trade issues” in the wake of threatened…
I give it 3 months before Trump pauses all tariffs, says Dr M

I give it 3 months before Trump pauses all tariffs, says Dr M

Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad said tariffs are meant to make imports pricier, to boost demand for local products,…
How Muslim voters are redefining the 2024 elections across the West

How Muslim voters are redefining the 2024 elections across the West

IN the bustling bazaar of American politics, the aroma of change is in the air, carried by the potent voices…