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‘A gun solved the problem of a gun’: Oregon school shooting leaves grandmother grappling with tragedy
BEND, Oct 18 — Kristen Vanetsky and her family moved to Bend, Oregon, after a shooting in their New Mexico neighbourhood, choosing Silver Rail elementary for her grandson because they considered […]
IMF chief says global outlook marked by ‘optimism and worry’ as Bangkok meetings end
BANGKOK, Oct 17 — International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva said today this year’s Annual Meetings with global policymakers were marked by “optimism and worry” about the global economic outlook […]
Ringgit seen firmer next week after Malaysia’s 3Q GDP beats expectations
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — The ringgit is expected to trade within a tight range with an upward bias next week, between RM4.07 and RM4.09, following Malaysia’s higher-than-expected advance estimate […]
Bursa Malaysia to stay guarded next week as investors watch US earnings and regional markets
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — Bursa Malaysia is expected to maintain a cautious bias next week as investors adopt a measured yet constructive stance while navigating domestic developments, amid lingering […]
Indonesia drops 2.4 tonnes of dry ice over South Sumatra in bid to disperse haze
JAKARTA, Oct 17 — Indonesia has deployed a total of 2.4 tonnes of dry ice over South Sumatra in a two-day weather modification operation aimed at dispersing thick haze caused […]
Boy dies after running onto road to retrieve ball in Terengganu
KUALA TERENGGANU, Oct 17 — An eight-year-old boy was killed after being struck by a lorry while retrieving a ball that had rolled onto the road in Kampung Surau Haji […]
Civil Defence Force to run emergency control centres round the clock for monsoon season
KLUANG, Oct 17 — The Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) is strengthening its preparedness for the Northeast Monsoon (MTL) by operating its operations control centres around the clock to coordinate […]
After another downpour, Lembah Subang resident asks minister to step in over recurring floods
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — Flash floods hit several parts of the Klang Valley after heavy rain this afternoon, as a Lembah Subang resident raised concerns over recurring floods in […]
IMF says AI slowdown could knock 0.4pc off global GDP by 2028
BANGKOK, Oct 17 — The artificial intelligence boom has been a key driver of global growth, but also poses economic risks should investment in the technology falter, experts and policymakers […]
Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro says role for father Jair is ‘not on the radar’ but doesn’t rule it out
RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 17 — Brazil’s right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro said yesterday that he had not considered giving his father a government position in the event of victory, […]