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Can Magyar fix Hungary? ‘Herculean’ challenge awaits the man who ended Orban’s 16-year rule
BUDAPEST, April 15 — After the euphoria of his stunning defeat of Viktor Orban in Sunday’s parliamentary elections, Peter Magyar faces the Herculean task of loosening the longtime nationalist leader’s […]
Pope vs Dr Not Jesus: Why the US religious right is turning against Trump
WASHINGTON, April 15 — US President Donald Trump has feuded with Pope Leo XIV over the Iran war – setting off an unholy row that could have serious political implications […]
Who’s blockading whom? How the US lockdown of Iranian oil affects global markets
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — The US military said it would block shipping traffic in and out ​of Iran’s ports starting at 1400 GMT on Monday, a move that would […]
Scams in the digital age: How hackers and AI are reshaping online fraud in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — When a caller claims to be from Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia (LHDN), the message is rarely ignored. It often appears to be a routine […]
Malaysia’s social media age limit: Why experts say parental monitoring must go beyond filters
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — Malaysia’s plans to delay social media access for those under 16 in the second half of this year are a constructive foundation to ensure kids’ […]
Big Brother, Little Brother: Vietnam trades collective leadership for Chinese-style control
HANOI, April 14 — Vietnam is increasingly edging closer to China’s model of governance, tightening state control while embracing Chinese technology and ​regulation as its most powerful leader in decades […]
Running on fumes: Airlines warn of groundings as jet fuel becomes the new gold
LONDON, April 14 — Air travel’s worst crisis in years lurched deeper on Tuesday as Qantas Airways warned of spiralling costs, Lufthansa said it may have to ground planes and […]
Economy minister: Biodiesel blend rate to be increased from B10 to B15
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — The government has agreed to increase the biodiesel blend rate from B10 to B15, beginning with B12, in order to sustain the country’s diesel supply […]
Malaysia’s own combat drone in works, says defence minister
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) — Malaysia is set to develop its own combat drone under a proposed National Combat Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to strengthen the national aerospace ecosystem. Defence Minister […]
Dr Mahathir in his own words, on his fall: ‘I just lost control of my legs’ (VIDEO)
SHAH ALAM, April 14 — Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has recounted the moment he fell during a walking exercise earlier this year, an incident that left him […]