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Mamdani’s power play worked: Four takeaways from Tuesday’s New York primaries
WASHINGTON, June 24 — New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s endorsements loomed large over three congressional primaries yesterday as he used his popularity to help replace two incumbent Democrats with challengers […]
Trump says assured by Iran no tolls to be charged at Hormuz
WASHINGTON, June 24 — US President Donald Trump said today he has been assured by Iran that no fees will be collected from ships in the Strait of Hormuz, as […]
Summer Davos has a warning: AI alone won’t save the global economy
DALIAN, June 24 — Breakthroughs in technologies such as AI are touted as drivers of economic growth, but headwinds include concerns over job losses and geopolitical tensions, speakers told AFP […]
Brent crude under US$75 for first time since start of Middle East war
LONDON, June 24 — The price of Brent North Sea crude, the international benchmark, extended losses today to trade under US$75 (RM310) a barrel for the first time since the […]
Fuel prices drop: Finance ministry announce lowered petrol and diesel rates amid easing global market
PUTRAJAYA, June 24 — The Ministry of Finance today announced a reduction in retail prices for petrol and unsubsidised diesel for the week of June 25 to June 30, 2026, […]
Rubio heads to Gulf to sell Iran peace deal amid allies’ concerns
ABU DHABI, June 24 — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with top United Arab Emirates officials today on a Middle East tour, seeking to reassure Gulf allies […]
First ships sail through Hormuz under UN-backed evacuation plan
LONDON, June 24 — Ships have already sailed through the Strait of Hormuz under a newly launched evacuation scheme by the UN’s shipping agency, a spokesman said today. “Ships have […]
TikTok owner ByteDance launches paid tier for China’s most popular AI chatbot
BEIJING, June 24 — Chinese tech giant and TikTok creator ByteDance introduced paid subscriptions for the country’s most popular AI chatbot today, as it seeks to monetise its enormous user […]
Education minister files police report over AI-generated video, calling it malicious and defamatory
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Wanita chief Fadhlina Sidek has filed a police report over the circulation of an AI-generated video spreading false allegations against her. […]
Occupational safety department investigating fatal accident at Sungai Buloh water tank cleaning site
PUTRAJAYA, June 24 — The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) is investigating a fatal workplace accident involving an industrial trainee during water tank cleaning works at Menara Saujana […]