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US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s global tariffs in 6-3 ruling, saying emergency law does not authorise duties
WASHINGTON, Feb 21 — The US Supreme Court yesterday ruled Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs illegal—a stunning rebuke of the president’s signature economic policy that upended international trade. The conservative-majority high court ruled six-three in the judgment, saying that a 1977
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Trump calls Supreme Court justices ‘fools and lap dogs’, alleges foreign sway over tariffs ruling
WASHINGTON, Feb 21 — US President Donald Trump launched an extraordinary personal attack yesterday on the Supreme Court justices who struck down his global tariffs, including two of his own appointees, and claimed they were being “swayed by foreign interests.”
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US forces kill three in latest strike on alleged drug traffickers in Eastern Pacific
WASHINGTON, Feb 21 — US forces yesterday launched a strike against alleged drug traffickers in the Eastern Pacific, killing three people, the military said. “Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated
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Taste over price: Ramadan bazaar crowds stay strong despite pricier ‘kuih’ and drinks
KOTA BHARU, Feb 21 — Rising costs of raw ingredients, which have pushed up food prices slightly at the Ramadan bazaar here, have not stopped shoppers from splashing out on iftar treats. A Bernama check at the Ramadan bazaar outside
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Expert: Targeted TB screening works better than mandatory nationwide screening amid rise in cases
SHAH ALAM, Feb 21 — A targeted and systematic approach to tuberculosis screening is seen as more effective than the implementation of comprehensive mandatory screening in addressing the current increase in cases, especially involving vulnerable and high-risk groups. Head of
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Social Welfare Dept deploys 5,744 volunteers, 976 psychological support personnel nationwide for flood readiness, says Nancy Shukri
KUCHING, Feb 21 — A total of 5,744 Social Welfare Department (JKM) volunteers and 976 members of the Psychological Support Team (PST) have been placed on standby nationwide following unpredictable weather conditions caused by the Northeast Monsoon, particularly the risk
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LLM: Post-CNY midday crawl on major expressways as traffic builds nationwide
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — Traffic on several major expressways across the country began slowing by midday today amid rising vehicle numbers, with delays expected at several stretches. A spokeswoman for the Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia (LLM) said northbound traffic on
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HRD Corp moves to strengthen governance, suspends three more management staff
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — The Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) has suspended three additional members of its management team as part of efforts to strengthen institutional discipline and safeguard industry confidence. In a statement today, HRD Corp chief
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DPM Zahid says all govt agencies fully mobilised as Sabah flood victims jump to 3,685
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called on the people to continue to pray for the well-being of the people in Sabah who are currently facing the test of flooding as Muslims
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Chinese tourist found dead after going missing while swimming with son at Langkawi’s Tanjung Rhu
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — The body of a Chinese national man who was feared drowned while swimming at Tanjung Rhu Beach, Langkawi, yesterday was found this morning. Langkawi police chief ACP Khairul Azhar Nuruddin said the body of Mingfei
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