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Flash: U.S. Fed keeps interest rate unchanged at 3.5-3.75 pct
Flash: U.S. Fed keeps interest rate unchanged at 3.5-3.75 pct Read full story Date: 19 March, 2026 3:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Venezuela acting president replaces long-time defense minister
March 18 (Reuters) – Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez said on Wednesday that General Gustavo Gonzalez Lopez will replace General Vladimir Padrino as defense minister, a position Padrino has held […]
Ghana cuts policy rate to 14 pct amid geopolitical tensions
ACCRA, March 18 (Xinhua) — Ghana’s central bank on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate by 150 basis points to 14 percent amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Read full story Date: […]
Zimbabwe announces 2nd fuel price hike amid Middle East conflict
HARARE, March 18 (Xinhua) — Zimbabwe on Wednesday announced the second increase in petrol and diesel prices in recent weeks as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to […]
Tajikistan sends humanitarian aid to Iran
DUSHANBE, March 18 (Xinhua) — The government of Tajikistan has sent humanitarian aid to the people of Iran at the instruction of Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, the presidential press service […]
Countries propose safe corridor to free 20,000 seafarers stranded in Gulf
LONDON, March 18 (Reuters) – A proposal from the UN’s shipping agency on Wednesday calls for a safe maritime corridor to free some 20,000 seafarers stranded in the Gulf by […]
Colombia minister examining with Ecuador whether sovereignty was violated in border spat
BOGOTA, March 18 (Reuters) – Explosions in cocaine labs near the border with Ecuador killed 14 people in January, Colombia’s Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday, when asked to […]
Vaccines facing misinformation spike: WHO experts
Geneva (AFP): Vaccine programmes are being challenged by rising misinformation and an uncertain pipeline for research funding, the World Health Organization’s immunisation experts said Wednesday. Read full story Date: 19 […]
Altimet: Hari Raya celebrations in Lembah Jaya to be toned down
KUALA LUMPUR: Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations in the Lembah Jaya state assembly area will be toned down this year. Read full story Date: 19 March, 2026 12:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Ramanan channels nearly RM800,000 of MP salary to Sungai Buloh community
KUALA LUMPUR: Sungai Buloh MP Datuk Seri R. Ramanan has channelled nearly RM800,000 of his salary and allowances towards various community initiatives in his constituency since 2023. Read full story […]