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Trump says Iran was ‘weeks from a weapon’ as he signals US Navy tanker escorts and contradicts Rubio
WASHINGTON, March 4 — President Donald Trump said yesterday the US Navy was ready to escort oil tankers through a crucial Gulf shipping route, as he justified his war on Iran by saying he believed Tehran was about to strike
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More than a secretary, less than a general: The hunt for the next UN chief begins
UNITED NATIONS, March 4 — A new United Nations secretary-general will be elected this year for a five-year term starting on January 1, 2027. Here are the candidates – and potential candidates – so far, and details on how the
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Tehran reels from US–Israeli strikes as Trump declares it is ‘too late’ for talks
TEHRAN, March 4 — US and Israeli strikes pummelled targets across Tehran yesterday, as President Donald Trump warned it was “too late” for Iran to seek talks to escape a war now in its fourth day. Drones and missiles crashed
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Bursa Malaysia slips at the open, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower today, tracking Wall Street’s weaker performance overnight. At 9.10 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 2.83 points, or 0.16 per cent, to 1,709.12 from Tuesday’s close of
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Amazon delays, rising prices and stranded tankers: How the Hormuz shutdown is already hitting consumers
PARIS, March 4 — With few captains willing to brave the Strait of Hormuz as war rages around the Gulf, companies will have to do business without one of the world’s most vital shipping lanes, especially for oil and gas.
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Ringgit opens firmer but stays under pressure as geopolitical fears lift US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar today but is expected to remain under pressure amid mounting geopolitical tensions, with traders continuing to favour the greenback as a safe-haven asset. At 8 am,
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Nearly RM1b spent under SARA aid as 6.7 million recipients buy basic goods, says Finance Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — About 6.7 million recipients of the monthly Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) programme as at March 1, 2026, have used the aid to purchase basic necessities at registered premises. Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said
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Malaysian consulate: 1,600 Umrah pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia after airline cancellations
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — About 1,600 Malaysian Umrah pilgrims have been reported stranded in Saudi Arabia following flight cancellations and disruptions by several airlines due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, said Malaysia’s Consul General in Jeddah,
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Chinese investors invited to explore vast opportunities in Sabah, says Hajiji
KOTA KINABALU, March 4 — Chinese investors are invited to explore vast opportunities in Sabah, particularly in the sectors of the Blue Economy, renewable energy, smart infrastructure, digital innovation, and sustainable tourism. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor extended this
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Anwar says he will meet Indonesia’s Prabowo soon to reinforce ties
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will hold a meeting in the near future to discuss efforts to strengthen bilateral ties between the neighbouring countries. The Prime Minister said that
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