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World economies reel from Trump’s tariffs punch
ASIA/SOUTH-EAST ASIA (AFP): Global markets reeled at the weekend after President Donald Trump's tariffs barrage against nearly all US trading partners…
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
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
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
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
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
WASHINGTON: The US State Department has launched an investigation into Harvard University’s visiting scholar program, scrutinising whether the institution complies…
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
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
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
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 said on Wednesday it has built initial versions of an affordable car, a move likely meant to stem the…
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
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
President Emmanuel Macron and wife Brigitte sued US right-wing influencer and podcaster Candace Owens over claims France’s first lady is…
Britain and India to sign landmark free trade pact during Modi visit
LONDON/NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Britain and India will sign a landmark free trade agreement on Thursday during a visit by Indian…
Trump admin unveils AI strategy to maintain US dominance
The ‘America’s AI Action Plan’ outlined an aggressive, low-regulation strategy to boost big tech’s race to stay ahead of China.…
Kremlin anticipates tough Ukraine talks in Istanbul amid war
ISTANBUL: Russia has warned that upcoming talks with Ukraine in Istanbul will be “very difficult,“ tempering expectations of any major…
US judge rejects bid to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts from Florida probe
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A U.S. judge on Wednesday denied a U.S. Justice Department bid to unseal grand jury transcripts related to…
French president Macron sues influencer over claim France’s first lady was born male
(Reuters) -French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte filed a defamation lawsuit in the U.S. on Wednesday against right-wing…
Tunisia leader shows Trump adviser images of starving Gaza children
TUNIS: Tunisian President Kais Saied met with US envoy Massad Boulos, senior Africa adviser to former President Donald Trump, and…
Epstein files fight leads US House Republicans to start summer break early
WASHINGTON: The top Republican in the US House of Representatives said on Tuesday he would send lawmakers home a day…
Factbox-Who could replace Japan’s Ishiba as leader of the ruling party?
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba plans to announce his resignation by the end of next month, media said…
Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba to quit after election drubbing
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will announce his resignation by the end of next month, Japanese media reported on…
Oil rises on Japan trade deal and stronger demand indicated by US inventories
BEIJING: Oil prices steadied in early trading on Wednesday after falling for three consecutive sessions as a US trade deal…
Reaction to U.S. trade deal with Japan
(Reuters) -President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the U.S. and Japan had struck a trade deal that includes a 15%…
Anwar appeals to Trump to help end Gaza bloodshed
Victims in Gaza rushing for some food. More than 1,000 people have been reported killed while trying to receive food…
Japan PM Ishiba vows to stay on after bruising election defeat
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said he would remain in office to oversee US tariff talks and tackle rising consumer prices.…
Marines ending Los Angeles deployment, Pentagon says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Pentagon announced on Monday it was ending its deployment of some 700 active-duty Marines sent to Los…