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Russia wants list of dissidents that Musk claims USAID is funding

LONDON, Feb. 15 -- Moscow has urged the US to disclose the names of Russian opposition figures who received funding from USAID, which Elon Musk called a "criminal organization." According to The Time... Read More


Myanmar border guards chief pledges to help Thailand crack down on scammers amid alleged links to trafficking rings

BANGKOK, Feb. 15 -- Colonel Saw Chit Thu, leader of Myanmar's Karen Border Guard Force (BGF), has promised to collaborate with Thailand in efforts to dismantle call-centre scam operations near the Tha... Read More


DeepSeek's rise: Is the Chinese language the secret ingredient to its AI edge?

BEIJING, Feb. 15 -- DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence start-up, has recently gained global attention for its high-performing, cost-effective and open-source large language model (LLM). Indu... Read More


'See you in court': Perak PAS commissioner ready to face Hannah Yeoh over defamation suit

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 14 -- Perak PAS commissioner Razman Zakaria has signalled his readiness to face Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh in court over a potential defamation lawsuit. His lawyer, Khai... Read More


PKR elections: Anwar leaves presidential, deputy contests to party decision

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 14 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says PKR's leadership will decide on contests for the party's top two positions. Anwar said he would not interfere and respected the d... Read More


Python found near Ahmad Maslan's home, Civil Defence Force personnel steps in to capture it

SHAH ALAM, Feb. 14 -- A python was discovered within the government quarters compound where Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan resides yesterday morning. The Pontian MP shared the incident... Read More


Two smugglers, 20 undocumented migrants caught in human trafficking bust at Kelantan hotel

KOTA BHARU, Feb. 14 -- The Southeast Brigade of the General Operations Force (PGA) disrupted a human trafficking operation after arresting two smugglers and 20 undocumented migrants during a raid at a... Read More


Woman who claimed parents were hurt by Tesla brake failure ends up paying EV maker instead

BEIJING, Feb. 14 -- A Chinese woman who protested against Tesla over an alleged brake failure lost her defamation lawsuit against the electric car maker and was ordered to pay US$23,000 (RM102,000) in... Read More


A brightly glowing future? Iran, Saudi Arabia, S. Korea seen obtaining nukes inside of decade

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Over 40 per cent of global strategists and foresight practitioners believe South Korea will possess nuclear weapons within the next 10 years, according to a survey by the Atlant... Read More


No bail for Bangkok University students facing extortion, assault charges in hot soup attack against peer

BANGKOK, Feb. 13 -- Eight suspects have been denied bail in a physical assault and extortion case involving a fellow Bangkok University student. Rasipa "Preem" Satchawan, 22, and Chakatpol "Oshi" Wac... Read More