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Cops identify KL hit-and-run suspect as police inspector with schizophrenia, facing medical retirement
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — The driver detained for allegedly being involved in a hit-and-run case involving a traffic policeman last Friday is a police inspector who suffers from a […]
Peru election count drags on as Fujimori leads, runoff looms
LIMA, April 14 — Peru’s presidential race remained wide open on Monday, with roughly half the ballots still uncounted after a second day of extended voting, leaving conservative Keiko Fujimori […]
Trump AI post portraying him as Jesus-like figure fuels backlash in Pope Leo feud
WASHINGTON, April 14 — US President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself as a Jesus-like figure on Sunday, drawing widespread criticism even from some religious conservatives who typically […]
‘Ball in Iran’s court’: US ramps up pressure after failed talks
WASHINGTON, April 14 — US Vice President JD Vance said Monday that Washington has made its red lines clear in talks with Iran on ending the Mideast war and it […]
Scandal rocks Capitol Hill: Two congressmen resign as US House braces for rare expulsions
WASHINGTON, April 14 — Two US lawmakers stepped down Monday and two more faced possible expulsion over a series of scandals that have rattled both parties and thrown the House […]
Trump ups the stakes: Iranian boats near blockade to be ‘immediately eliminated’
WASHINGTON, April 14 — US President Donald Trump warned Monday that any Iranian attack boats that approach the American naval blockade around Iran’s ports would be destroyed, despite international calls […]
Bursa Malaysia opens higher, trims losses as Wall Street rally lifts sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — Bursa Malaysia pared yesterday’s losses to open higher on Tuesday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street. At 9.10am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) […]
IEA, IMF, World Bank warn fuel, fertiliser prices could stay elevated for prolonged period amid supply shocks
ISTANBUL, April 14 — The International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group warned Monday that fuel and fertiliser prices could remain elevated for […]
Ringgit rebounds to 3.96 on hopes of more US-Iran peace talks
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — The ringgit jumped 135 basis points to rebound to the 3.96 level against the US dollar at the opening today, supported by improved global risk […]
Public awareness on plastic waste still very low, says Perak Sultan
IPOH, April 14 — Public awareness of the dangers posed by plastic waste remains low, despite ongoing intervention efforts, said the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah. Sultan Nazrin […]