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Oil extends gains, stocks drop as peace talk hopes fade

LONDON, April 24 -- Oil prices extended gains today and stock markets largely declined as investors worried about a lack of progress in ending the Middle East crisis, with Tehran keeping the Strait of... Read More


Anwar urges young Malaysians to grasp geopolitics, guard against misinformation amid global uncertainty

JOHOR BAHRU, April 24 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on the country's younger generation to be knowledgeable about geopolitics and to understand the current global realities. H... Read More


S. Korea prosecutors seek 30 years for ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol over drone flights into North

SEOUL, April 24 -- South Korean special prosecutors requested a further 30-year term for jailed ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol today for allegedly sending military drones into North Korea in 2024. Yoon i... Read More


Nothing off the radar: Malaysia's army to deploy mobile CBRNE command centre in 2027 as AI upgrades its threat‑response readiness

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 -- For decades, a specialised unit in the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) - the 12th Squadron Royal Engineer Regiment - has been quietly tracking down some of the deadliest threats... Read More


From trimming menus to margins: How some Malaysian businesses are surviving the global energy crisis 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 --  Local businesses are already feeling the adverse effects of the global energy crisis caused by the Iran war After surviving the Covid-19 pandemic six years ago, these ... Read More


Magic‑mushroom therapies: What research shows as Trump seeks faster review of psychedelic treatments

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- US President Donald Trump this week signed an executive order directing health regulators to speed reviews of psychedelic treatments and increase federal funding for research i... Read More


Godzilla returns with a more immersive roar in 'Minus Zero', says director (VIDEO)

LAS VEGAS, April 24 -- Godzilla will be closer to audiences than ever before in Godzilla Minus Zero, the film's Japanese director said. "I don't think we've ever been able to get this close... Read More


UMW Aerospace delivers first 100pc Malaysian-made rear fan case to Rolls-Royce

KULA LUMPUR, April 24 -- Sime UMW's aerospace unit UMW Aerospace has delivered its first 100 per cent Malaysian-made rear fan case to Rolls-Royce plc, marking a significant milestone in its manufactur... Read More


Ringgit holds ground against US dollar at close, edges up against euro and pound

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 -- The ringgit closed higher against most major currencies on Friday, while remaining stable versus the US dollar. At 6pm, the ringgit was unchanged at 3.9630/9670 against the ... Read More


Anwar: Two Malaysian fuel tankers stranded after Hormuz exit, Putrajaya opens talks with Iran

JOHOR BAHRU, April 24 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government is in talks with its Iranian counterpart following reports that two Malaysian fuel-carrying tankers are stranded an... Read More