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Schools seek fairer fund distribution
PETALING JAYA: Although education groups welcome the increased allocations for vernacular schools, they are asking for better disbursement methods and an increased coverage scope for the funds. Read full story […]
U.S. stocks close higher
NEW YORK, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) — U.S. stocks ended higher on Monday. Read full story Date: 6 January, 2026 7:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Morocco sees record 19.8 mln tourists in 2025
RABAT, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) — Morocco welcomed a record 19.8 million tourists in 2025, a 14 percent rise from 2024, the Ministry of Tourism, Handicrafts and Social and Solidarity Economy […]
6 killed in fire at Egyptian addiction treatment center
CAIRO, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) — Six people died and seven others suffered smoke inhalation in a fire on Monday at an addiction treatment facility in Egypt’s Qalyubia governorate, north of […]
Oil prices settle higher as Venezuela shock outweighs supply glut fears
NEW YORK, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) — Oil prices rose on Monday, as markets weighed the geopolitical shock of a U.S. military operation in Venezuela against persistent concerns over global oversupply. […]
Colombia to continue work with US on drug trafficking, government says
BOGOTA, Jan 5 (Reuters) – Colombia will continue to work with the United States to fight drug trafficking using Washington’s intelligence and technology, the South American nation said on Monday. […]
Israel cuts interest rate by 25 basis points
JERUSALEM, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) — Israel’s central bank on Monday cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4 percent, a move that defied most analysts’ expectations. Read […]
Venezuelans navigate ‘tense calm’ of daily life after Maduro
Jan 5 (Reuters) – A semblance of normal life took shape across many parts of Venezuela on Monday morning after the dramatic U.S. capture of toppled President Nicolas Maduro over […]
Delegation led by Yemen’s main separatist group to travel to Saudi Arabia, sources say
CAIRO, Jan 5 (Reuters) – A delegation led by Yemen’s main separatist group STC leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi will travel to Saudi Arabia, two sources told Reuters on Monday. Read full […]
U.S. dollar ticks down
NEW YORK, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar fell in late trading on Monday. Read full story Date: 6 January, 2026 5:00 am Source: thestar.com.my