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French left urges Macron to stop US contraceptive destruction

French left urges Macron to stop US contraceptive destruction

PARIS: France’s left-wing politicians on Saturday called on President Emmanuel Macron to intervene over US plans to destroy nearly $10…
Macron’s solo move on Palestine recognition driven by Gaza crisis

Macron’s solo move on Palestine recognition driven by Gaza crisis

PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement that France would become the first Western member of the United Nations Security Council to…
Malaysia's new ambassador to US pledges stronger bilateral relations

Malaysia's new ambassador to US pledges stronger bilateral relations

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's new Ambassador to the United States (US), Tan Sri Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob, reaffirmed his commitment to…
Malaysia’s New Ambassador To US Pledges Stronger Bilateral Relations

Malaysia’s New Ambassador To US Pledges Stronger Bilateral Relations

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s new Ambassador to the United States (US), Tan Sri Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob,…
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US$1 Billion Worth Of NVIDIA AI Chips Sold In China Inspite Of US Bans

Before the approval from Trump to Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, to sell its H20 chips, and just some months…
Fake AI photos of Trump with Epstein spread online

Fake AI photos of Trump with Epstein spread online

WASHINGTON: Fake AI-generated photos and videos claiming to show former US President Donald Trump with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein…
Cover Image for US lifts sanctions on Myanmar junta allies after general praises Trump

US drops sanctions on Myanmar junta allies after Trump praise

Donald Trump sent a tariff warning to Myanmar, widely viewed as the first US recognition of the junta’s rule post-coup.…
Violence in Mexican state of Sinaloa continues one year after 'El Mayo' Zambada's arrest in US

Violence in Mexican state of Sinaloa continues one year after ‘El Mayo’ Zambada’s arrest in US

Culiacan, Mexico (Reuters) -The street vendor said the few tourists who still visit Culiacan no longer look for posters of…
Zelenskiy says Ukraine has secured three Patriot systems, looking to finance seven more

Zelenskiy says Ukraine has secured three Patriot systems, looking to finance seven more

KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine has received confirmation from partners that they will provide three Patriot missile defence systems and discussions are…
Hulk Hogan meninggal dunia

Hulk Hogan meninggal dunia

Legenda gusti profesional Hulk Hogan atau nama sebenarnya Terry Gene Bollea, meninggal dunia pada usia 71 tahun di negeri Florida,…
Brazil's top court rules out Bolsonaro arrest, for now

Brazil’s top court rules out Bolsonaro arrest, for now

BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazil's Supreme Court decided on Thursday not to order the arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro for an…
US House Speaker Johnson says Epstein case 'not a hoax'

US House Speaker Johnson says Epstein case ‘not a hoax’

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Republican House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson said the Jeffrey Epstein scandal was "not a hoax" in an…
US Treasury chief says trade talks with China may include Russia, Iran oil buys

US Treasury chief says trade talks with China may include Russia, Iran oil buys

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday that the Trump administration was in no rush to cut a trade…
Tariff Uncertainty Clouds US Apparel Sourcing Decisions, Say Industry Experts

Tariff Uncertainty Clouds US Apparel Sourcing Decisions, Say Industry Experts

 NEW YORK, July 24 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Ongoing tariff uncertainty is putting pressure on US textile and apparel firms, as sourcing executives warn…
Ringgit ends higher on Malaysia-US trade deal optimism

Ringgit ends higher on Malaysia-US trade deal optimism

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar, buoyed by optimism that Malaysia could secure a more favourable…
Chinese firms urged to deepen Asean roots as US cracks down on transshipments

Chinese firms urged to deepen Asean roots as US cracks down on transshipments

Beijing should encourage its firms to deepen integration with Southeast Asian economies instead of using the region as a transshipment…
Tesla profits drop as Musk warns of rough quarters ahead

Tesla profits drop as Musk warns of rough quarters ahead

NEW YORK: Tesla announced another quarterly profit decline as CEO Elon Musk cautioned investors about potential “rough” quarters ahead following…
Philippines to adopt open market policy with US, Marcos Jr announces

Philippines to adopt open market policy with US, Marcos Jr announces

ISTANBUL: Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr declared the Philippines’ shift to an “open market” policy with the US, eliminating tariffs…
Spy cockroaches and AI robots: Germany plots the future of warfare

Spy cockroaches and AI robots: Germany plots the future of warfare

MUNICH/BERLIN/FRANKFURT: For Gundbert Scherf – the co-founder of Germany's Helsing, Europe's most valuable defence start-up – Russia's invasion of Ukraine changed…
US probes Harvard over visiting scholar program compliance

US probes Harvard over visiting scholar program compliance

WASHINGTON: The US State Department has launched an investigation into Harvard University’s visiting scholar program, scrutinising whether the institution complies…
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Finance Ministry: SST expansion crucial, will make extra RM5b this year and double in 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — The government expects to collect an additional RM5 billion in revenue during the second half…
Ringgit strengthens against US dollar amid fiscal support measures

Ringgit strengthens against US dollar amid fiscal support measures

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, supported by improved market sentiment following…
Tesla likely faces 'a few rough quarters' from end of US EV support, Musk says

Tesla likely faces 'a few rough quarters' from end of US EV support, Musk says

SAN FRANCISCO: Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Wednesday that US government cuts in support for electric vehicle makers…
US trade deals raise regional stakes

US trade deals raise regional stakes

KUALA LUMPUR: The US' new tariff deals with Japan and the Philippines, could heighten regional competition, but economists say Malaysia…
Tesla says it started building initial versions of an affordable car

Tesla says it started building initial versions of an affordable car

Tesla said on Wednesday it has built initial versions of an affordable car, a move likely meant to stem the…
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U.S. EPA drafts proposal to overturn landmark climate finding

LOS ANGELES, July 23 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is preparing a proposal to revoke a landmark…
Macron sues right-wing podcaster over claim France’s first lady was born male

Macron sues right-wing podcaster over claim France’s first lady was born male

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte filed a defamation lawsuit in the U.S. on Wednesday against right-wing influencer…
Macron sues influencer over claim France’s first lady was born male

Macron sues influencer over claim France’s first lady was born male

President Emmanuel Macron and wife Brigitte sued US right-wing influencer and podcaster Candace Owens over claims France’s first lady is…