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Zuckerberg says Meta is building the future — after laying off 8,000 workers
NEW YORK, May 21 — Meta began laying off roughly 8,000 employees yesterday — about 10 percent of its global workforce — as co-founder and Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg pushes […]
Bursa opens higher as traders breathe easier over Middle East tensions
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street amid optimism after the United States signalled that the conflict with Iran could […]
Tonda Pizza Romana duped by ‘raw’ pizza scammer with ‘AI‑magic’ photo on GrabFood (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — In a world where we hear all sorts of scams, one savvy customer recently unlocked a new level of scamming genius that would make even […]
Uncle tells inquest Zara Qairina, an only child, had close bond with her mother
KOTA KINABALU, May 21 — The Coroner’s Court here was told today that the late Zara Qairina Mahathir had never complained that she was unloved nor expressed fear towards her […]
Sabah floods: 338 evacuees in Beaufort as of 8am
KOTA KINABALU, May 21 — The number of flood evauees in Beaufort remained largely unchanged at 338 people from 121 families as of 8am today, compared with 336 people from […]
Colosseum selfies, ‘Melody’ toffee and trade: Modi visits Rome
ROME, May 21 — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met yesterday in talks to strengthen ties and boost trade, a day after a night-time […]
Israeli minister sparks outcry over video of bound flotilla activists
ASHDOD, May 21 — Israel’s far-right national security minister posted a video yesterday showing detained activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla kneeling with their hands tied and foreheads on the ground, […]
Iran weighs US offer as Trump says peace talks on ‘borderline’
TEHRAN, May 21 — Iran said yesterday it was examining a new US proposal to end the Middle East war, as President Donald Trump described the talks as being on […]
US charges Raul Castro with murder, stoking speculation of tougher action against Cuba
MIAMI, May 21 — The United States yesterday indicted Cuba’s former leader Raul Castro on murder charges, fuelling speculation that President Donald Trump will try to topple the communist state. […]
Samsung union says South Korea strike on hold ‘until further notice’
SEOUL, May 21 — Samsung Electronics workers’ union said late yesterday that a planned strike had been put on hold until further notice after negotiations with management resumed with the […]