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Ringgit eases vs US dollar on cautious sentiment amid worries over oil supply
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar at the close on Thursday on concerns over oil supply disruptions amid the war in Iran. Read full story Date: […]
Explainer-Who might the US be talking to in Cuba?
HAVANA, March 12 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump has said repeatedly the United States is in talks with high-level Cuban representatives, and that Cuba is eager to reach a […]
Middle East conflict: Oil shock ‘largest supply disruption’ in history, says IEA
PARIS (AFP): The Mideast war “is creating the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market”, as Iran’s chokehold on regional supplies forces Gulf producers to slash […]
Up to 3.2 million people displaced inside Iran by conflict, UN says
GENEVA, March 12 (Reuters) – The U.N. refugee agency said on Thursday that up to 3.2 million people have been displaced inside Iran since the conflict began on February 28. […]
Middle East conflict: KLM, British Airways also cancel flights to Dubai
AMSTERDAM (AFP): Dutch airline KLM announced Wednesday (March 11) that it had cancelled all flights to Dubai until March 28 for safety reasons because of the war in the region. […]
Japan PM Takaichi cancels meeting with Muslim envoys due to cold symptoms, TBS says
TOKYO, March 12 (Reuters) – Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has cancelled a planned meeting with Gulf Cooperation Council country ambassadors and an iftar dinner with a wider group of […]
Malaysia condemns Al-Aqsa Mosque closure during Ramadan
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has strongly condemned the continued closure of the gates of Al-Aqsa Mosque to Muslim worshippers during Ramadan. Read full story Date: 12 March, 2026 7:00 pm Source: […]
Flexible work arrangements help ensure continuity of govt operations, says Public Service DG
PUTRAJAYA: Flexible work arrangements, including work from home (WFH), can help ensure the continuity of government operations when facing unforeseen situations such as geopolitical conflicts, disasters and public health crises, […]
Transport Ministry to meet airlines, other stakeholders weekly while Mideast conflict continues
PETALING JAYA: The Transport Ministry has taken note of the challenges faced by airlines, as fuel costs now account for nearly half of their operating expenses, which may force some […]
Taiping Zoo sends three elephants to Osaka in wildlife collaboration
IPOH: Three elephants from Taiping Zoo and Night Safari have been transported to a zoo in Osaka, Japan, as part of a collaboration that began several years ago. Read full […]