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Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake destroys buildings, roads in Panama; over 80 aftershocks recorded
PENONOMÉ (Panama), Oct 10 — A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked Panama yesterday, causing buildings and roads to collapse in the center of the country but no immediate reports of casualties. […]
Anthropic AI model sent fake murder tip to unsolved killings website, Philadelphia police say
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 10 — An artificial intelligence model developed by Anthropic submitted a fabricated tip about an unsolved homicide to Philadelphia police, authorities said yesterday, criticising the company for […]
Outrage mounts over plan to livestream US military’s first firing squad execution since 1945, Vance voices doubt
WASHINGTON, Oct 10 — Condemnation of US plans for a public execution by military firing squad escalated yesterday, as Vice President JD Vance cast doubt on whether it would be […]
Having a baby? Budget 2027 proposes up to RM3,000 tax relief for postnatal care
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — The federal government is proposing to introduce a new tax relief of up to RM3,000 for care services provided by confinement centres or qualified individuals […]
Climate hopes shift from politics to the courts as legal battles heat up
WASHINGTON, Oct 10 — The political fight against global warming may be losing steam, but the legal battle is heating up. Over the past decade, legal activists have successfully taken […]
Real inclusion: How Budget 2027 benefits ordinary Malaysians in giving them a share of the country’s wealth and success
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim tabled Budget 2027 yesterday, the fifth by his administration, appearing to shift greater focus towards ensuring […]
Set on fire, thrown from cars: Iran’s women stunt performers break barriers
TEHRAN, Oct 9 — As evening falls at a Tehran skatepark, a woman calmly steps forward with her body ablaze, performing a daring stunt that challenges convention in front of […]
Civil servants to get RM1,500 aid, pensioners RM750 under Budget 2027
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — A total of 1.3 million civil servants in Grade Utama B and below, including those on contract appointments, will receive RM1,500 in special financial assistance […]
Rehda backs Budget 2027 housing measures but calls for more action on rising costs
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda) has welcomed measures in Budget 2027 to support homeownership, while urging the government to do more to […]
PLUS to close Bangi Toll Plaza road shoulder for widening works until June 2027
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) will temporarily close the road shoulder after the exit lane of the Bangi Toll Plaza towards Bandar Baru Bangi from today […]