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El Nino Watch: How the weather phenomenon is impacting the world this week
BANGKOK, Oct 14 — Food security concerns, wildfires and power warnings are among the impacts around the world this week from an exceptionally strong El Nino weather cycle. Here is […]
Goldman Sachs profit rises as Wall Street dealmaking and equities rebound
NEW YORK, Oct 14 — Goldman Sachs reported higher third-quarter profit yesterday that topped analyst estimates even as activity moderated from the booming prior quarter. Profit at the New York financial […]
Multi-lane fast flow: What motorists need to know as Malaysia moves towards barrier-free tolling
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — Malaysia is moving towards multi-lane fast flow (MLFF), a tolling system that would eventually allow motorists to pay tolls without stopping at conventional toll plazas. […]
‘Devastating’ waves leave California beach homes on brink of collapse
LOS ANGELES, Oct 13 — Emergency repairs and cleanup were underway yesterday in California’s wave-battered city of Long Beach, where several homes appeared on the brink of collapse and remained […]
Activist Greta Thunberg joins French students in nationwide protests over school conditions
PARIS, Oct 13 — French high school pupils staged fresh nationwide rallies today urging better learning conditions, supported by university students and Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, with authorities and participants […]
Police: Two investigation papers opened over RM350,000 bribery claim against senior MACC officer
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 — Two separate investigation papers have been opened into allegations that a senior Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officer received a bribe of RM350,000 from an individual […]
Saudi Arabia faces economic contraction as war woes mount
RIYADH, Oct 13 — Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter, faces a major economic contraction this year, the IMF said today, as deadly attacks by Yemen’s Houthis squeeze a […]
IMF warns AI market correction, cyber threats could shake global financial system
BANGKOK, Oct 13 — The IMF warned on Tuesday of “elevated” risks faced by the global financial system, with potential perils including an AI-related market correction and cyber threats that […]
Myanmar refugees convicted of offences must serve sentence in Malaysia before repatriation, says Saifuddin Nasution
SUNGAI PETANI, Oct 13 — Myanmar refugees convicted of criminal offences must complete their sentences in this country before being repatriated to their home country. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin […]
Anwar calls for stronger federal-state cooperation under National Covenant framework
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 — The federal and state governments must strengthen cooperation under the proposed National Covenant framework to ensure more sustainable, equitable and balanced development, Prime Minister Datuk […]