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Elon Musk’s Grok ‘used in Iran strikes’ sparks alarm over AI-powered warfare claims, US says
SAN FRANCISCO, June 17 — Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence tool Grok was used in strikes against Iran, the United States government revealed in a legal briefing seen Tuesday by AFP. […]
US Fed set to hold rates steady as Warsh faces first test amid inflation fears and Trump pressure
WASHINGTON, June 17 — The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday at Kevin Warsh’s first meeting in charge of the central bank, with rate […]
Airbus confirms cancellation of AirAsia X order for 15 A330-900 jets
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Airbus has confirmed that AirAsia X’s order for 15 Airbus A330-900 aircraft has been cancelled by mutual agreement between the two parties. “Airbus can confirm […]
Here comes the boom: Malaysia inks deal for France’s Caesar mobile artillery and local tech transfer
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Malaysia has significantly upgraded its land-based firepower, securing 18 Caesar artillery systems in a deal announced yesterday at the Eurosatory 2026 international defence and security […]
Police bust student courier with RM1.17m ganja haul at Bukit Kayu Hitam
ALOR SETAR, June 17 — Police have seized 14.63 kilogrammes (kg) of ganja buds worth an estimated RM1.17 million from a car at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine […]
MetMalaysia warns of intense storms across peninsula until noon
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has triggered a thunderstorm alert for a wide stretch of Peninsular Malaysia this morning. Residents are urged to prepare for […]
PM Anwar, Uzbekistan president discuss energy, trade, halal industry and tourism during Tashkent transit stop
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Malaysia and Uzbekistan have the potential to expand cooperation in various strategic sectors, including energy, trade, investment, education, the halal industry and tourism, said Prime […]
Army corporal Norazmi laid to rest in Merbok with full military honours after Gurun grenade blast
SUNGAI PETANI, June 17 — The remains of the army personnel who died in an explosion while undergoing training at Hobart Camp, Gurun were buried at Al Busyra Mosque Muslim […]
Russian warship fires ‘warning shots’ at UK yacht in Channel standoff
LONDON, June 17 — Russia said one of its warships fired warning shots Tuesday at a yacht making a “dangerous approach” in the Channel, as the UK evaluated that the […]
US hospital shooting: One killed, one wounded, gunman still on the run as lockdown lifted in Delaware
WILMINGTON, June 17 — A suspect remains at large after a shooting at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware left one person dead and another injured on Tuesday afternoon, police said. Wilmington […]