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Shanghai benchmark hits 10-year high as easing deflation lifts sentiment
SHANGHAI: Mainland China and Hong Kong stocks advanced on Friday, with the Shanghai benchmark topping the psychologically important 4,100 points to a decade high, as investor sentiment improved on signs […]
Disney CEO meets top Chinese official as ‘House of Mouse’ navigates US‑China tensions
BEIJING: One of China’s top officials met with Disney CEO Bob Iger in Beijing on Friday, state media reported, as the “House of Mouse” seeks to strengthen its foothold in […]
Oil advances on concerns about supply disruptions in Venezuela, Iran
SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose for a second day on Friday, up more than 1% and set for their third weekly gain, on uncertainty about the future of supply from Venezuela […]
Factbox-What is the Oreshnik missile that Russia has fired at Ukraine?
Jan 9 (Reuters) – Russia said on ‌Friday it had fired an Oreshnik missile at Ukraine. Here’s what to know about this weapon. Read full story Date: 9 January, 2026 […]
US border agent shoots and wounds two people in Portland
Jan 8 (Reuters) – ‌A U.S. immigration agent shot and wounded a man and a woman in Portland, Oregon, authorities said on Thursday, leading city and ‌state officials to call for […]
Royal pardon for Najib to be the main war-cry at Umno AGM
KUALA LUMPUR: Calls for a royal pardon for former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak will dominate the Umno annual general assembly to be held next week, says party secretary-general […]
Bersih, C4 urge AGC to explain NFA decision on Zahid
PETALING JAYA: The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) should explain its decision of no further action (NFA) on the 47 charges of criminal breach of trust, corruption and money laundering linked […]
Only 28.94% schools nationwide have working CCTV, Education Ministry to take quick action
PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry has taken immediate measures to address school safety concerns following an audit, which found that only 28.94% of schools have fully functioning CCTV systems. Read full story […]
AKPS seizes over RM100,000 worth of watermelon seeds
KUALA LUMPUR: Some 49.5kg of watermelon seeds worth more than RM100,000 were seized following an inspection at the Free Commercial Zone, KLIA Cargo, on Thursday (Jan 8). Read full story […]
Monthly Sara aid credited today, offers much-needed support to recipients
KUALA LUMPUR: Recipients of the monthly Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) assistance, which continues this year, began receiving their payments on Friday (Jan 9), providing relief to more low-income households amid […]