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Malaysian glove maker WRP to wind down operations as Iran war drives costs, supply crunch
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — Malaysian rubber glove manufacturer WRP Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd will begin winding down its operations this month, citing disruptions to global energy and petrochemical supply chains linked to the Middle East conflict. In a letter
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Ringgit firms at 3.97 amid ceasefire optimism, but outlook stays fragile
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — The ringgit remained firmer at the 3.97 level against the US dollar and other major currencies at Thursday’s opening, supported by improved market optimism following the two-week ceasefire, which spurred risk-on sentiment. At 8am, the
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Singapore hails West Asia ceasefire as key step for regional de-escalation
SINGAPORE, April 9 — Singapore welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire in West Asia and the commitment to restore shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. In a statement, the ministry added that
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Singapore flags rising domestic security risks from West Asia conflict
SINGAPORE, April 9 — Singapore has warned that the ongoing conflict in West Asia is heightening global security risks, including domestically, amid rising extremist threats and online radicalisation. In a written response to a parliamentary question, Coordinating Minister for National
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Escaped wolf prompts school closure in South Korea
SEOUL, April 9 — A wolf that escaped from a zoo in South Korea remained at large Thursday, authorities said, prompting a local school to close over safety concerns as the search continued. The male wolf — born in 2024
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Iran warns of sea mine risk, issues alternative routes through Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN, April 9 — Iran announced alternative routes on Thursday for ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz, citing the risk of sea mines in the main zone of the vital waterway. Tehran has agreed to temporarily reopen the strait,
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Iran says ceasefire talks ‘unreasonable’ after Israel’s deadliest Lebanon strikes
BEIRUT, April 9 — Israel pounded Lebanon with its heaviest strikes yet on Wednesday, killing hundreds of people and drawing a threat of retaliation from Iran, which suggested it would be “unreasonable” to proceed with talks to forge a permanent
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UN rights chief calls Lebanon killings ‘horrific’, urges global action
GENEVA, April 9 — The scale of the killing in Israeli strikes on Lebanon Wednesday is “horrific”, the UN rights chief said, urging the international community to help end the unfolding “nightmare”. At least 112 people were killed and 837
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Lebanon violence threatens US-Iran ceasefire
TEHRAN, April 9 — The fragile two-week truce between Iran and the United States was hanging in the balance on Wednesday, with Tehran threatening to resume hostilities as Israel launched a major bombardment of Lebanon. Washington and Tehran both claimed
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How Pakistan stepped in to bridge US-Iran divide
ISLAMABAD, April 9 — Pakistan has emerged as a key intermediary between Iran and the United States to secure a temporary ceasefire and host negotiations to end the war in the Middle East. On Wednesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said
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