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US congressional panel to subpoena billionaire Leslie Wexner over Epstein ties
WASHINGTON, Jan ‌7 (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives Oversight Committee will subpoena billionaire ‌Leslie Wexner to sit for a deposition before the panel ‌over his ties with late […]
Bushfires rage in Australia’s southeast, authorities warn of ‘catastrophic’ Friday conditions
SYDNEY, Jan ‌8 (Reuters) – Uncontrolled fires burned through bushland in Australia’s Victorian ‌state on Thursday, forcing communities to evacuate and authorities ‌to warn of a “catastrophic” fire danger rating […]
Malaysia Airlines flight from Paris turns back after guidance system issue
KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysia Airlines Airbus A350 is said to have declared an emergency shortly after departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in Paris on Wednesday (Jan 7). Read […]
Floods: Situation improves in S’wak while Sabah sees slight increase in evacuees
KUALA LUMPUR: The flood situation in Sarawak is reported to be improving, while Sabah has recorded a slight increase in the number of evacuees as of 8am Thursday (Jan 8). […]
Cop claims trial to cheating woman over summonses
BUTTERWORTH: A police constable has claimed trial to a charge of cheating a woman by allegedly offering to settle her brother’s summonses. Read full story Date: 8 January, 2026 11:08 […]
62-year-old man faces five charges over IED explosion in Nilai
SEREMBAN: A 62-year-old male suspect believed to have caused an explosion with an improvised explosive device (IED) in Nilai near here on Dec 22 will be slapped with five charges […]
Umno General Assembly seen as crucial test of party direction ahead of GE16, say analysts
KUALA LUMPUR: The 2025 Umno General Assembly, scheduled for next week, is expected to serve as a key platform for the party to reaffirm its political direction and readiness for […]
FBM KLCI falls as bearish momentum picks up
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI edged lower as trading commenced on Thursday, as investors continued to drag their feet amid the lack of buying enthusiasm for local equities. Read full […]
Ringgit opens firmer against US$, major currencies
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar and major currencies on Thursday, supported by stable regional foreign exchange conditions, despite firmer US economic data overnight. Read full […]
Ecuador protests Spain’s release of alleged gangster tied to 2024 TV station attack
QUITO/MADRID, Jan 7 (Reuters) – Ecuador’s government on Wednesday protested a Spanish court’s release ‌of an alleged crime boss who Quito had been seeking to extradite ‌after he was accused […]