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US envoys head to Pakistan for uncertain Iran talks amid fragile ceasefire
ISLAMABAD, April 25 — US envoys headed to the Pakistani capital today in a bid to kickstart a new round of peace negotiations with Iran amid a fragile ceasefire, though the prospect of direct talks remained uncertain. The White House
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Trump’s US$10b IRS case delayed as judge questions whether sitting president can sue govt
WASHINGTON, April 25 — A US district judge yesterday ordered a hearing on the whether a sitting president can sue the federal government, after Donald Trump launched a US$10 billion (RM39.6 billion) case against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Trump
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Japan’s Iwate wildfires force over 3,000 to evacuate as firefighters struggle to contain blazes
TOKYO, April 25 — Two forest fires in northern Japan’s Iwate Prefecture burned into a fourth day today as ground and aerial firefighting efforts expanded to more than 1,000 personnel. The blazes are pushing closer to the residential areas of
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Trump’s attendance adds awkward turn to White House Correspondents’ Dinner
WASHINGTON, April 25 — Things could get awkward tonight when US President Donald Trump takes his seat at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, his first time attending the gala while in office. The White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA), which organises
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Musk vs OpenAI: Court to examine dispute over nonprofit mission as Musk seeks billions in damages
SAN FRANCISCO, April 25 — Jury selection is to begin Monday in a high-profile legal battle between billionaire Elon Musk and artificial intelligence startup OpenAI, which he accuses of betraying its non-profit mission. The clash in a courtroom across the
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China denounces US House panel move to tighten chip tool export controls
BEIJING, April 25 — China’s commerce ministry today criticised a US House of Representatives panel voted to advance the “MATCH Act,” a bill designed to close gaps in restrictions on chipmaking equipment. China opposes “any abuse of export controls under
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PM Anwar urges JPJ to be more professional, firm in enforcement
BATU KAWAN, April 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to continue enhancing its professionalism and firmness in carrying out its duties, particularly in enforcing traffic laws. He said that as
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What we know about new MACC chief Abdul Halim Aman
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — After the announcement of Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman as the new Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), Malaysians will likely be curious about Abdul Halim’s background. His appointment, made under subsection 5(1)
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Anwar floats diesel road tax cut to offset high pump prices
BATU KAWAN, April 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Transport Ministry to study the possibility of reducing road tax for diesel vehicles, offering a potential relief measure for owners grappling with soaring fuel prices that
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Padini says MACC probe targets ‘external parties,’ not company itself
KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — Padini Holdings Berhad has clarified that the recent freezing of its bank accounts by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is related to an investigation involving its “external counterparties,” and not the company or its management.
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