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US ignites Iran war, but Gulf Arab states pay the price, Gulf sources say, as fallout spreads
DUBAI, March 11 — The US may have pulled the trigger on the Iran war, but it is the oil-producing Gulf that will pay the price, Gulf sources and analysts say, signalling unease in ties between a region under Iranian
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China warns US military is giving AI ‘power over life and death’, risking ‘Terminator‑style’ dystopia
BEIJING, March 11 — China warned the United States today that the excessive use of artificial intelligence in its military could plunge the world into a Terminator-like dystopian future. US President Donald Trump’s administration has sought the unconditional use of AI
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Kremlin alleges UK involvement in Ukraine’s missile strike on Bryansk, warns it will ‘take it into account’
MOSCOW, March 11 — The Kremlin today accused British specialists of involvement in a deadly Ukrainian strike on the Russian city of Bryansk that used British Storm Shadow missiles and said it would take Britain’s role “into account”. The Bryansk
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‘Totally unsustainable’: Airlines across Asia hike ticket prices amid surging fuel costs from Mideast conflict
TOKYO, March 11 — Airlines in the Asia-Pacific region, including Qantas, Air India and Cathay Pacific, have hiked fares — or will soon — to factor in surging jet fuel prices spurred by war in the Mideast. The average world
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Newly released documents reveal foreign hacker breached FBI’s Epstein files in 2023, raising intelligence concerns
WASHINGTON, March 11 — A foreign hacker compromised files relating to the FBI’s investigation of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a break-in at the bureau’s New York Field Office three years ago, according to a source familiar with
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Thai navy says cargo ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz, 20 crew rescued, three missing
BANGKOK, March 11 — A Thai bulk carrier travelling in the crucial Strait of Hormuz was attacked today, with 20 crew members rescued so far, the Thai navy said. Photos shared by the Royal Thai Navy showed heavy black smoke
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Less populous states with limited revenue to benefit as capitation grants rise under new law
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — The Dewan Negara today passed the Capitation Grant Bill 2026, which seeks to amend the rates of grant allocated according to the population of each state based on a new rates structure. Deputy Finance Minister
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Govt may amend, introduce stricter laws to tackle 3R issues
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 —The government is considering amending or introducing stricter laws to address issues involving race, religion, and royalty (3R), following incidents where some parties appeared to disregard existing legal provisions. Government spokesperson Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the
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Azam Baki shareholding issue: Fahmi says chief secretary to decide next steps after Cabinet review
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — The Cabinet has left it to the Chief Secretary to the Government to determine the next course of action regarding the shareholding issue involving Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, Communications
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HLB Islamic unveils new brand identity, launches ‘Hayat’ wealth stewardship proposition
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — Hong Leong Islamic Bank has refreshed its consumer-facing brand identity as HLB Islamic, alongside a strengthened core proposition that encourages customers to manage wealth through a Shariah-guided lifecycle approach. The move marks a new chapter
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