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‘Pseudo-journalism’: Researchers warn ‘pink slime’ outlets are targeting US midterms with partisan content
WASHINGTON, Sept 29 — It bills itself as an “independent journalism” outfit, but the innocuous-sounding North Carolinian is among hundreds of partisan sites that researchers say masquerade as local news outlets […]
‘Currently impossible’: North Korea defections in freefall as Kim seals borders and China tightens surveillance
PAJU (South Korea), Sept 29 — A building-sized North Korean flag waves from a tower on the de facto border with South Korea, marking territory that experts say has become […]
Buying a strata home? The rules that can govern your pets, parking and even your access card
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — As strata properties become an increasingly common choice for homebuyers, owning one involves more than paying a mortgage and maintenance fees. While a new home […]
Myanmar military strike on crowded market in Rakhine state kills 33, injures dozens
KYAUKTAW (Myanmar), Sept 28 — A military airstrike on a market in western Myanmar killed 33 people today and wounded 36 more, a rebel faction which controls the area said […]
After 70 years together, Dr Mahathir weeps as Dr Hasmah laid to rest
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — After seven decades together, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today faced one of his most difficult moments as he accompanied his late wife, Tun Dr Siti […]
Thai court rejects ballots challenge to February vote, ruling QR codes and barcodes constitutional
BANGKOK, Sept 28 — Thailand’s Constitutional Court rejected today a challenge to the legality of ballots used in this year’s election, in a ruling that kept intact the decisive victory […]
Energy markets spike as Trump rebuffs Iran truce, US yields rise on inflation fears
LONDON, Sept 28 — Oil futures surged more than four per cent today, alongside gains for natural gas and diesel prices, after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s offer of […]
India’s Uttar Pradesh reels from heavy rains and floods that leave 81 dead
NEW DELHI, Sept 28 — At least 81 people were killed and 62 others injured as heavy rains triggered flooding and widespread damage during the past three days in the […]
Ringgit ends lower against US dollar on hawkish Fed signals
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar today, weighed down by continued hawkish sentiment surrounding US interest rates. At 6 pm, the ringgit dropped […]
Perak seeks RM1.4b in Budget 2027 for key water infrastructure
IPOH, Sept 28 — Perak is hoping for at least RM1.4 billion in the upcoming Federal Budget to fund key water supply infrastructure, particularly a project to transfer water from […]