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Fake rumours, real killings: Inside Congo’s deadly health misinformation crisis
Churches in Congo helped fan the rumours, which spread on social media and local news outlets Colonial-era atrocities and modern health trials contribute to mistrust Africa CDC says misinformation in […]
Governor warns of ‘crisis’ as operator says 30 passengers disembarked hantavirus‑hit cruise ship in Saint Helena last week
THE HAGUE, May 7 — A total of 30 passengers left the hantavirus-stricken Hondius on April 24 during its call at the remote British island of Saint Helena, the cruise […]
SpaceX IPO hands Musk sweeping power, curbs shareholder rights with supervoting shares, forced arbitration, Texas law
Filing reveals strict limits on shareholder rights, including forced arbitration and supervoting shares Musk’s control enabled by Texas incorporation, bypassing many standard governance protections for investors Some investors and experts […]
Asean may start oil reserve scheme with select countries, says investment, trade and industry minister
CEBU, May 7 — Asean may consider bringing in the private sector to help realise the newly-mooted oil stockpiling framework aimed at strengthening the region’s long-term energy security and preparedness. […]
Philippines warns Chinese research ship over ‘unauthorised operations’ in disputed South China Sea
MANILA, May 7 — The Philippine Coast Guard said today it deployed aircraft to issue radio warnings to a Chinese research ship in a disputed area of the South China […]
Visiting US senators urge stability, cooperation with China ahead of Trump–Xi meeting
BEIJING, May 7 — A delegation of US ‌senators visiting Beijing has called for stability and peaceful cooperation between the world’s two largest economies a week before the countries’ leaders […]
EU says won’t ‘change posture or presence’ in Kyiv despite Russia strike threat
BRUSSELS, May 7 — The EU said today it would not leave Kyiv after Russia warned of a possible retaliatory strike on the Ukrainian capital and urged foreign organisations to […]
Malaysia positions carbon market as strategic pillar to drive trade competitiveness, says Arthur Kurup
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Malaysia is positioning the carbon market as a critical economic driver to bolster industrial competitiveness and meet its ambitious climate targets under the newly approved […]
Ringgit edges higher against US dollar, regional peers after BNM maintains OPR
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — The ringgit extended its gains today, closing firmer against major currencies and most regional peers following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) move to maintain the Overnight […]
Four days and 131 pages: Rafizi says MACC done with recording his statement over RM1.1b semiconductor probe
PUTRAJAYA, May 7— Former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has completed giving his statement to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) after four days of questioning over alleged abuse of […]