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Hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks expose gaps in global pandemic preparedness, expert says
GENEVA, May 20 — The deadly hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks show that while the response to declared public health crises has improved, awareness of pandemic risks still lags, a leading […]
Cubans want change, but not at gunpoint
HAVANA, May 20 — Arminda de la Cruz has a mechanism for coping with both the endless blackouts in Cuba and the looming threat of a US invasion: reggaeton. “I […]
Rockets, robots and rage-posts: Mapping Elon Musk’s sprawling empire as SpaceX eyes blockbuster IPO
NEW YORK, May 20 — Elon Musk defines himself as an engineer trying to save humanity, while his critics call him a far-right showman who overpromises and underdelivers. Either way, […]
MAG expects jet fuel prices to stay at US$120-US$130 per barrel amid geopolitical tensions
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) expects jet fuel prices to hover between US$120 and US$130 per barrel over the next one year, based on current forward […]
Speaker confirms Rafizi and Nik Nazmi have resigned as MPs, EC informed of Pandan and Setiawangsa vacancies
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has confirmed receiving resignation notices from Datuk Seri Mohd Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad respectively as […]
Spanish director Pedro Almodovar calls Trump, Netanyahu and Putin ‘monsters’ at Cannes Film Festival
CANNES, May 20 — Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodovar called Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin “monsters” today at the Cannes Film Festival where he is presenting his latest […]
India warns of ‘extreme’ heatwave risk as temperatures soar amid looming El Nino conditions
NEW DEHLI, May 20 — India’s weather agency warned on Wednesday of the risk of upcoming “extreme” heat made worse by the potentially powerful El Nino weather pattern, issuing […]
Marks and Spencer forecasts return to profit growth after cyberattack hit annual earnings
LONDON, May 20 — British clothes-to-food retailer Marks and Spencer forecast Wednesday a return to profit growth as it recovers from a cyberattack that disrupted its online services last […]
Ringgit rises against US dollar on stronger trade data, record April exports despite global uncertainties
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — The ringgit firmed against the US dollar as market sentiment improved on the back of Malaysia’s trade performance, which rose 28.6 per cent year-on-year […]
Federal Court affirms 30-year sentence for ex-Rela member who shot dead friend at Terengganu temple
PUTRAJAYA, May 20 — The Federal Court today upheld the 30-year jail sentence of a former Rela member for shooting dead his good friend, who was also the former Marang […]