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Oil up more than 1% on fresh Iran sanctions, lower US crude stocks
SINGAPORE: Oil prices climbed more than 1% on Wednesday, extending the prior day’s gains, as investors weighed a fresh round of U.S. sanctions on Iran, a drop in U.S. crude […]
Indonesia central bank holds policy rates to keep rupiah stable
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s central bank held policy rates steady for a third consecutive review on Wednesday, as expected, aiming to maintain rupiah exchange rate stability amid global uncertainty over trade tensions. […]
How militants attacked tourists in Kashmir’s Pahalgam, and India’s response
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – At least 26 people died and 17 others were injured when suspected militants opened fire at a popular tourist spot in the Pahalgam region of India’s […]
Who will be the next pope? Some hints to watch for
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – No one knows who the world’s Catholic cardinals will choose to succeed Pope Francis as the new leader of the global Catholic Church. But for those […]
PM to deliver remarks on US tariff issue at special Parliament sitting on May 5
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will deliver his remarks on the US tariff issue at the special Dewan Rakyat sitting, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Read full story Date: […]
News organisations in Asia Pacific embrace AI innovations
KUALA LUMPUR: From creating customised reader personas to developing an AI-aided therapist for readers, news organisations across the Asia Pacific shared their journeys in adopting AI in newsrooms. Read full […]
Man shot dead while hunting in oil palm plantation in Sibu
SIBU: A 35-year-old man was shot dead while hunting in an oil palm plantation area in Pasai Siong early Tuesday (April 22). Read full story Date: 23 April, 2025 6:00 […]
Fifteen plead guilty to providing false birth information to NRD
KUALA LUMPUR: Fifteen individuals have pleaded guilty to charges of providing false birth information to the National Registration Department (NRD) when registering their children’s birth certificates. Read full story Date: […]
Floods: Ramanan to seek emergency supply centre in Sungai Buloh
KUALA LUMPUR: Sungai Buloh MP Datuk Seri R. Ramanan will submit a request to the Social Welfare Department (JKM) to establish an emergency supplies storage centre in preparation for floods […]
World’s biggest small-commodities market unfazed by US tariffs
WHILE the United States’ unwarranted imposition of tariffs has strained the nerves of traders around the globe, merchants in Yiwu, Zhejiang province, are confident their exploration of diversified export markets […]