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Iran pauses strikes but warns of escalation as Trump urges foes to ‘immediately stop’ attacks
Israel hits petrochemical plant in southwestern Iran Trump tells Iran, Israel to ‘stop shooting’ Sounds of explosions heard in Tehran Latest attacks follow Iranian missile strikes on Israel DUBAI, June […]
‘Not an impossible challenge’: UK PM Starmer orders tech firms to block nude images for minors or face new laws
UK says tech firms must stop underage nude images Times says Starmer may ban harmful social media platforms Government could introduce fines or even criminal liability for tech bosses LONDON, […]
AmBank to acquire Menara AmBank and related assets for RM331m to secure long‑term office space
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — AMMB Holdings Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary AmBank (M) Bhd has signed a conditional agreement to acquire Menara AmBank at Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, Kuala Lumpur, along […]
AirBorneo says flight disruptions to continue as concurrent aircraft maintenance hits Sabah, Sarawak services
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — AirBorneo has confirmed ongoing flight disruptions across Sabah and Sarawak, with delays and cancellations expected to continue over the coming days due to concurrent aircraft […]
Anwar arrives in Tokyo for three-day Japan visit, Nikkei Forum on agenda
TOKYO, June 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived here tonight for a three-day official visit to Japan, aimed at further strengthening bilateral ties and participating in the […]
Trump urges Israel and Iran to ‘stop shooting,’ says both seeking ceasefire
WASHINGTON, June 8 — US President Donald Trump said today that Iran and Israel were seeking an “immediate CEASEFIRE,” after the two countries attacked each other for the first time […]
Indonesia’s Prabowo appoints new free meals agency chief after graft arrests
JAKARTA, June 8 — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto today appointed a new head of the agency responsible for implementing his flagship free meals programme, replacing the previous office holder who […]
Marcos Jr. vows ‘will not leave Mindanao behind’ as death toll climbs to 32 after 7.8 quake in Philippines
Tsunami warnings lifted across several countries Military and rescue units deployed, relief mobilised Quake felt strongly in parts of northern Indonesia, southern Philippines Philippines, Indonesia sit on Pacific ‘Ring of […]
Ringgit declines as US dollar strengthens and oil rises on West Asia tensions
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar today as stronger-than-expected United States (US) labour market data reinforced expectations that the US Federal Reserve would […]
Bursa Malaysia slips but outperforms regional markets amid tech rout and geopolitical jitters
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — Bursa Malaysia recorded a decline of 0.82 per cent at the close today with the diversified composition of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) […]