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Anwar hails Pakistan-brokered truce between Iran and US as key to restoring global peace
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today welcomed the just-announced ceasefire between the United States and Iran, hailing it as a crucial step towards restoring […]
No extra BUDI95 applications: MOF denies baseless claims, says 200-litre monthly cap remains
PUTRAJAYA, April 8 — Claims of additional BUDI Madani RON95 (BUDI95) subsidy application made available for the general public are untrue and baseless, says the Ministry of Finance (MOF). In […]
US acting attorney general rejects claims of ‘weaponised’ Justice Department under Trump
WASHINGTON, April 8 — Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche today defended investigations of individuals Donald Trump “has had issues with” and said only the president knows why his predecessor, […]
Israel issues multiple missile warnings after Iran fires toward territory following US ceasefire announcement
JERUSALEM, April 8 — Israel’s military issued three warnings in quick succession early today that Iran had fired missiles toward it, moments after US President Donald Trump said he […]
North Korea fires ‘unidentified projectile’ from Pyongyang following South Korea’s drone apology
SEOUL, April 8 — South Korea’s military said today that North Korea fired an “unidentified projectile” from its capital area the previous day. “The military detected an unidentified projectile […]
Tehran says US must accept uranium program and lift all sanctions in 10-point peace plan
TEHRAN, April 8 —Tehran said today its 10-point plan for securing an end to the war with the United States would require Washington to accept its uranium enrichment program […]
Pakistan PM says US-Iran ceasefire now covers ‘everywhere’, including Lebanon, with talks set for Islamabad
Islamabad, Pakistan, April 8, 2026 (AFP) -Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said today that the United States, Iran and their allies had agreed to a ceasefire “everywhere”, including Lebanon, following […]
Ringgit strengthens as markets react to two-week pause in US strikes on Iran
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — The ringgit strengthened to the 3.99 level against the US dollar, supported by improved market sentiment after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week […]
Oil prices plunge and stocks jump after US-Iran two-week ceasefire
SINGAPORE, April 8 — Oil prices dived, bonds rallied and stocks surged today after a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East spurred a relief rally as investors cheered the possible resumption […]
Penang Islamic dept halts temple’s Hari Raya open house, says celebration is religious
GEORGE TOWN, April 8 — The Penang Islamic Religious Affairs Department (JHEAIPP) has ordered a Chinese temple association to cancel its planned Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house, saying the event […]