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Apple agrees to US$250m settlement over 2024 AI Siri claims
SAN FRANCISCO, May 6 — Apple yesterday agreed to pay US$250 (RM988 million) to settle a class action lawsuit accusing it of misleading millions of iPhone buyers by falsely touting artificial intelligence capabilities for its Siri voice assistant in late
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FAA contractor arrested after email declaring he would ‘neutralise’ Trump
WASHINGTON, May 6 —A man who worked as a contractor for the Federal Aviation Administration in New Hampshire has been arrested and charged with making a threat against Donald Trump after the White House received an email the suspect apparently
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US says Iran offensive over but will show ‘firm response’ if necessary
WASHINGTON, Mqy 6 — The United States has completed its offensive operations against Iran, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said yesterday, even as Washington warned it was ready to unleash a “devastating” response to any new attacks on shipping in
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Trump pauses ‘Project Freedom’ ship escorts to attempt deal with Iran
WASHINGTON, May 6 — President Donald Trump said yesterday he was halting the US military operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz after just one day, in a bid to reach a deal with Iran to end the
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Sandakan authorities end disaster status for Kampung Bahagia fire that destroyed 1,000 houses
KOTA KINABALU, May 6 — The Sandakan District Disaster Management Committee (JPBD) has declared the end of the fire disaster in the district yesterday. In a statement, Sandakan JPBD chairman Datuk Walter Kenson said the operation was concluded this evening.
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No agenda, no notice: Six Negeri Sembilan leaders file suit over controversial sitting
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Datuk Mubarak Thahak and five other individuals have filed an originating summons to obtain minutes of a special sitting of the Negri Sembilan Dewan Keadilan and Undang (DKU) held on April 17. The five other
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Election fever? Grand ceramah by Pakatan comes at unusual moment amid Negeri Sembilan crisis
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Amid the ongoing political crisis in Negeri Sembilan, a grand ceramah organised by Pakatan Harapan and its coalition partners is scheduled to take place, raising questions about its timing. The ceramah, taking place in the
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‘Super El Niño’ fears: Asia faces energy strain, crop damage and worsening food insecurity
BANGKOK, May 6 — Already reeling from the effects of conflict in the Middle East, Asia is now facing the prospect of strong El Nino conditions that could spike energy demand, sap hydropower, and damage crops. El Nino is a
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