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Former French president vows to appeal ‘scandalous’ verdict in explosive campaign finance case
PARIS, Sept 26 — A court on Thursday sentenced former French president Nicolas Sarkozy to five years in prison over a scheme for late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi to fund his 2007 presidential run. In a verdict that will make
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China sets first absolute climate targets — here’s what’s in the 2035 plan
NEW YORK, Sept 26 — China has announced a new climate action plan at a UN meeting — its first pledge to include absolute targets for cutting planet-warming gases — setting a goal of reducing emissions by 7–10 per cent
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Bosch to slash 13,000 jobs in Germany as EV shift stalls and global demand shifts east
FRANKFURT, Sept 26 — German industrial giant Bosch said Thursday it would cut 13,000 jobs, mostly in its auto unit, in the latest blow for the country’s ailing car sector. The auto industry in Europe’s biggest economy has been hammered
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Ringgit edges lower on upbeat US jobs and GDP data, with traders bracing for more dollar strength
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 — The ringgit eased against the US dollar on Friday as the greenback gained momentum following stronger United States (US) economic data. At 8.05am, the local note depreciated to 4.2200/2300 against the US dollar from Thursday’s
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Govt aims to cut drug addiction rates, boost rehab effectiveness by 2026
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 26 — The government is eyeing a reduction in drug addiction rates and improved effectiveness of treatment and rehabilitation by 2026 through expanded access to services and more dynamic, comprehensive treatment methods. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr
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MACC debunks viral TikTok videos reviving false claims about Anwar and offshore accounts
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has warned the public against spreading false claims online, after renewed allegations surfaced that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim owns multiple foreign bank accounts. MACC said viral TikTok posts
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Trump signs executive order for US-led TikTok reboot, with Ellison, Dell and Murdoch among investors in US$14b deal
WASHINGTON, Sept 26 — Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order laying out a proposed deal for a US version of TikTok that would see Chinese ownership reduced to 20 per cent and put control in the hands of
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‘ChatGPT, what stocks should I buy?’ AI fuels boom in robo-advisory market
LONDON, Sept 26 — As ChatGPT nears its third birthday, at least one in 10 retail investors is using a chatbot to pick stocks, fuelling a boom in the robo-advisory market, but even fans say it is a high-risk strategy
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Budi95 fuel not just for motorists, Anwar confirms special appeals process
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 26 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today assured individuals relying on RON95 petrol for their livelihoods, such as boat operators and small farmers, that they will not be left out of the Budi95 targeted fuel subsidy
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300L Budi95 allocation more than what 98pc of Malaysians use
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 26 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today defended Putrajaya’s decision on a monthly 300L allocation under the Budi95 targeted fuel subsidy scheme, saying it was based on usage data covering the vast majority of Malaysians. He
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