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US tightens grip on Venezuela oil as Trump defends multibillion-dollar deal
CARACAS, Sept 2 — US officials on Tuesday defended President Donald Trump’s oil deal with Venezuela, saying it would lower oil prices for Americans and counter Russian and Chinese influence […]
Mount Sinabung erupts again, over 600 residents evacuated in North Sumatra
JAKARTA, Sept 2 — Mount Sinabung in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province erupted again on Wednesday morning, as more than 600 residents have been evacuated amid increased volcanic activity. According to […]
Nepal families hold funerals for loved ones still missing after deadly floods
NUWAKOT, Sept 2 — Nepali families were holding symbolic funeral ceremonies to “liberate the souls” of loved ones missing since deadly flash floods swept away their villages and homes in […]
Samarahan moves out of hazardous category as Sarawak haze eases slightly
KUCHING, Sept 2 — Samarahan moved out of the Hazardous air quality category this morning after its Air Pollutant Index (API) reading fell from 302 at 8am to 292 at […]
Stocks tumble as oil spikes, bond yields hit multi-decade highs on Mideast flare-up
HONG KONG,Sept 2 — Stocks fell and bond yields held at multi-decade highs as investors ramp up rate hike bets amid a fresh flare-up in Middle East tensions that has […]
Six areas in Sabah record unhealthy API readings KK Polytechnic highest at 185
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 2 — Six areas in Sabah recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 8 am today, with the Kota Kinabalu Polytechnic station recording the highest […]
Alleged provocateur arrested for inciting crowd crush at National Day parade in Putrajaya
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — A 30-year-old cook has been arrested for allegedly inciting a crowd to breach security barriers to secure seats during the National Day 2026 celebrations at […]
US judge rules alleged Charlie Kirk killer to stand trial for murder
WASHINGTON, Sept 2 — A US judge ruled Tuesday that the man accused of killing conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk will face trial for murder, finding that prosecutors have sufficient evidence […]
MACC seeks to remand ex-minister over Tabung Haji Saudi Arabia hotel issue
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 2 — A former minister arrived at the Magistrate’s Court here today for remand proceedings in connection with investigations into the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) Report on […]
Democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in Hong Kong national security trial
HONG KONG, Sept 2 — Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty to foreign collusion on Wednesday in a second national security trial against him that could see him […]