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Shares and dollar tumble as tariff tensions flare
SYDNEY/LONDON: Stocks and the dollar fell on Monday as U.S.-China trade tensions bubbled and investors turned defensive ahead of U.S. jobs data and a widely expected cut in European interest […]
Trade tensions, political uncertainty dim air travel outlook; record traveller forecast trimmed
Trade tensions and a decline in consumer confidence amid political and economic uncertainty have dented otherwise strong projected demand for air travel. Read full story Date: 2 June, 2025 9:03 […]
Exclusive-Iran poised to dismiss US nuclear proposal, says Iranian diplomat
DUBAI (Reuters) -Iran is poised to reject a U.S. proposal to end a decades-long nuclear dispute, an Iranian diplomat said on Monday, slamming it as a “non-starter” that fails to […]
Oil jumps 3% after OPEC+ keeps output increase unchanged
Oil prices jumped by about 3% on Monday after producer group OPEC+ kept output increases in July at the same level as the previous two months. Read full story Date: […]
Putra Heights inferno: Victims seek extension of temporary aids
PETALING JAYA: Victims affected by the gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights are hoping the temporary aids be extended, as some has recently expired. Read full story Date: 2 June, 2025 9:02 […]
Umno’s ministers’ quota must be discussed internally in the unity government
LONDON: Umno’s demand for its quota of seven full ministers in the Cabinet must be discussed internally by the unity government, following Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz’s exit […]
Cuepacs supports royal decree for civil servants to remain professional, apolitical
KUALA LUMPUR: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public Service (Cuepacs) expressed supports for His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia’s decree emphasising that civil servants must be […]
Mara-sponsored students may pursue studies in the UK amid US policy changes, says Zahid
LONDON: Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) sponsored students, who were initially bound for further studies in universities in the United States this year, will most likely be sent to the United […]
Sign language interpreter Tan Lee Bee receives award from King for her service over four decades
KUALA LUMPUR: With more than four decades of dedication as a sign language interpreter, Tan Lee Bee was amply recognised when she was conferred the Bintang Ahli Mangku Negara (AMN) […]
Steelmakers in South Korea, Vietnam tumble on Trump’s new tariffs
SEOUL/SINGAPORE: Shares in South Korean and Vietnamese steelmakers, major Asian exporters of the metal to the United States, dropped on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would double […]