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Asia shares slip, oil choppy as Gulf war escalates
SYDNEY: Share markets slid in Asia on Monday and the dollar firmed as the United States and Iran traded escalating threats and Israel planned for “weeks” more fighting, sending oil prices […]
Pope voices ‘deep concern’ over ongoing conflict in West Asia
LONDON: (Bernama-Anadolu) Pope Leo XIV on Sunday (March 22) expressed his “deep concern” over the ongoing conflict in West Asia, as well as other parts of the world “torn apart […]
Stricter rules for fireworks stalls on Penang mainland after midnight blaze
BUTTERWORTH: The fireworks stall in Nibong Tebal, Penang that went up in flames recently has had its permit cancelled. Read full story Date: 23 March, 2026 11:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Gold slides over 3% as Middle East tensions stoke inflation fears
GOLD prices slipped more than 3% on Monday, extending their drop to a roughly four-month low, as an escalating Middle East conflict stoked inflation concerns and expectations of higher global […]
Saudi Aramco boss pulls out of major international energy conference due to Iran conflict, source says
DUBAI: Saudi Aramco Chief Executive Amin Nasser has cancelled his planned appearance at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston to remain in Saudi Arabia because of the Iran conflict, an […]
Bank Negara outlines MHIT plan to tackle Malaysia’s healthcare challenges
BANK Negara deputy governor Aznan Abdul Aziz explains why the base medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) plan marks the first step in tackling Malaysia’s healthcare challenges under the RESET initiatives. […]
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un reappointed as president of state affairs, KCNA says
SEOUL, March 23 (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was reappointed as president of state affairs, state media KCNA reported on Monday, after the isolated nation convened the […]
Slovenia’s Freedom Movement wins narrowly in election
LJUBLJANA, March 22 (Xinhua) — Slovenia’s ruling Freedom Movement (FM), led by Prime Minister Robert Golob, secured a narrow victory in the country’s parliamentary election on Sunday, according to preliminary […]
When duty and responsibility remain their top priority
KOTA KINABALU: As laughter fills homes and tables overflow with festive dishes, Lt (M) Mohd Izham Syahimi Ramli is surrounded by the roar of engines and the endless horizon. Read […]
Nine students do M’sia proud at Bangkok Innovation Awards
PETALING JAYA: Nine Malaysian students have earned international recognition in innovation projects, securing top awards at competitions in Bangkok, Thailand. Read full story Date: 23 March, 2026 8:00 am Source: […]