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Second day of trilateral negotiations begins in Abu Dhabi as sides seek elusive path to end Europe’s deadliest conflict since WWII. ABU DHABI: Ukraine, Russia and the United States will begin a second day of high-stakes talks on Thursday. The negotiations in the Emirati capital represent the latest diplomatic effort to halt Moscow’s nearly four-year […]
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Trump urges Republicans to “nationalize” voting in 15 areas, escalating attacks on the electoral system ahead of the midterms. WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has escalated his attacks on the US electoral system, calling for Republicans to “nationalize” voting in at least 15 areas ahead of this year’s midterm elections. In an interview this week, Trump
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said Malaysia’s improving economic indicators would mean little if growth does not translate into better living standards for ordinary Malaysians. Speaking at the Malaysia Economic Forum 2026 here, Anwar said that while the country was on track to record GDP growth of about
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — A man allegedly set fire to his brother-in-law’s house at PPR Desa Tun Razak in Cheras here yesterday after accusing him of interfering in his marriage. Cheras district police chief ACP Mohd Rosdi Daud said the 34-year-old suspect was detained at around 11.25am, just a few hours after the incident
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — The government expects the country’s fiscal deficit to continue to shrink to 3.5 per cent in 2026, close to achieving the medium-term target of 3.0 per cent under the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) 2023, reflecting increasingly strong fiscal discipline. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan
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Kuala Lumpur’s iconic Sultan Abdul Samad Building, beautifully restored and revitalised with heritage galleries, visitor spaces, and vibrant cafes THE Sultan Abdul Samad Building (BSAS) reopened on February 2 (Monday) following nearly a year of restoration, and it looks absolutely gorgeous! A heritage landmark in Kuala Lumpur, BSAS once housed the High Courts of Malaya
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In the race with Elon Musk’s Tesla to dominate the market for driverless robotaxis, Google sister company Waymo has strengthened its finances to fund global expansion. Read full story The Star : Tech Feed
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SYDNEY, Feb 3 — Australia’s central bank today raised its benchmark policy rate for the first time in two years, saying the economy was growing faster than expected and inflation was likely to remain above target for some time. The Reserve Bank of Australia now joins the Bank of Japan as the only other developed-world
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