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San Francisco archdiocese announces US$395m sexual abuse settlement
SAN FRANCISCO, June 30 — The San Francisco archdiocese announced a US$395 million (RM1.6 billion) settlement yesterday with more than 500 people who say clergy in the California jurisdiction sexually […]
Former Gojek boss Nadiem Makarim faces judgment in graft case in Jakarta
JAKARTA, June 30 — An Indonesian court is set to issue a verdict today in the corruption trial of former education minister Nadiem Makarim, a businessman who had left a […]
Exiled Chinese tycoon Guo Wengui jailed 30 years in New York for US$1b fraud
NEW YORK, June 30 — Exiled Chinese entrepreneur Guo Wengui, convicted of defrauding thousands of people of more than US$1 billion (RM4 billion), was sentenced yesterday to 30 years in […]
Bursa opens slightly higher as Wall Street gains lift sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — Bursa Malaysia opened marginally higher on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street’s overnight gains as investor sentiment was lifted by the continued pause in military strikes between […]
EU tells China trade status quo ‘not an option’ after talks
BRUSSELS, June 30 — Europe and China vowed yesterday to tackle their trade frictions through dialogue despite the EU warning the status quo was not an option, following all-day talks […]
ECB chief Lagarde says eurozone more ‘resilient’ to geopolitical shocks
FRANKFURT, June 30 — The eurozone will face more frequent geopolitical shocks but growing “resilience” means it is better placed to cope, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said yesterday. […]
Syed Saddiq appeal ruling postponed to July 13 after Federal Court judge falls ill
PUTRAJAYA, June 30 — The Federal Court today postponed its decision on the prosecution’s appeal against Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman’s acquittal over four criminal charges involving Armada […]
Bringing life back to old Air Itam township in Penang
GEORGE TOWN, June 30 — Air Itam township spreads out from the iconic Air Itam Market which is always bustling with activities from as early as 5am. But by the […]
Johor state election: EC issues 24,677 postal ballot papers
JOHOR BAHRU, June 30 — The Election Commission (EC) has issued 24,677 postal ballot papers to eligible voters for the 16th Johor State Election. EC secretary Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus […]
E-hailing driver pleads not guilty to molest of passenger in Melaka
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — An e-hailing driver pleaded not guilty at the Ayer Keroh Magistrates’ Court in Melaka yesterday to a charge of molesting a passenger last month. The […]