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Asian markets wobble between AI frenzy and Iran war jitters
HONG KONG, May 27 — Asian equities were mixed today with gains driven by tech stocks and guarded optimism the United States and Iran will reach a peace deal. Negotiations […]
‘I got the boot’: Subang MP Wong Chen claims abrupt removal from MDV after turnaround
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Subang MP Wong Chen has revealed his abrupt removal as the non-executive chairman of Malaysia Debt Ventures (MDV), despite leading the government-linked company (GLC) back […]
Fahmi: Putrajaya to examine’s Suhakam’s Taiping Prison findings before taking action
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The government will scrutinise Suhakam’s findings on the Taiping Prison incident that left one inmate dead before deciding on further action, says Communications Minister Datuk […]
Missing hiker Nur Izzati Humaira laid to rest in early morning burial
TANJONG MALIM, May 27 — The remains of 19-year-old Nur Izzati Humaira Azizul, the girl who died after going missing while hiking Bukit Changkat Asa last Saturday, were laid to […]
Save MSMEs to prevent ‘magnified’ job losses, Guan Eng urges Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — DAP national advisor Lim Guan Eng has urged Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to prioritise the survival of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) […]
Trump turns White House lawn into UFC arena for 80th birthday cage fight
WASHINGTON, May 27 — It has played host to countless world leaders and moments in history. Now US President Donald Trump has built a huge cage-fighting arena on the White […]
US, India, Japan and Australia revive ‘Quad’ push amid unease over China and Iran
NEW DELHI, May 27 — The United States, India, Australia and Japan announced new maritime and critical minerals cooperation yesterday, reviving a forum viewed suspiciously by China following questions over […]
‘Like a zombie’: Europe reels under blistering early summer heatwave
LONDON, May 27 — People in western Europe turned to fans and fountains as they sweltered through a record-breaking heatwave yesterday, with temperatures set to soar even further. Hit by […]
As IPO nears, Leopard tank maker KNDS rides Europe’s rearmament wave
FRANKFURT, May 27 — Franco-German tank and weapons maker KNDS reported booming earnings yesterday as it gears up to launch the latest initial public offering in the fast-growing defence sector. […]
BP sacks chairman Albert Manifold less than a year into role, shares slide
LONDON, May 27 — British oil giant BP unexpectedly removed Albert Manifold as chairman yesterday after less than one year in the role, citing “serious concerns” about governance standards, oversight […]