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Yen rises after reported US‑Japan joint intervention, first since 1998
TOKYO, Aug 2 — Washington and Tokyo jointly intervened to shore up the Japanese yen for the first time in nearly 30 years after the currency sank to its weakest level in decades, the Financial Times has reported. The reported intervention came
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US embassies warn of ‘unforeseen escalation,’ urge Americans to consider departing Middle East
DUBAI, Aug 2 — US embassies in capitals across the Middle East yesterday warned their citizens to beware of “unforeseen escalation” in the regional conflict and urged them to be ready to leave. The warning, posted online by US embassies
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US ‘locked and loaded’ but Trump says Iran strikes on hold pending deal
WASHINGTON, United States, Aug 2 — President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States and Israel had agreed to hold off on any new strikes on Iran, provided a deal to end the months-long conflict is quickly reached. Fears
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South Korean won hits strongest monthly rally in 16 years after SK hynix’s Nasdaq listing
SEOUL, Aug 2 — The South Korean won appreciated at its fastest monthly pace since 2009, driven largely by a surge in US dollar inflows into the country’s foreign exchange market following SK hynix Inc.’s American depositary receipt (ADR) offering
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From apps to drones: Baltic founders build tools for a new security era as Russia threat grows
VILNIUS, Aug 2 — When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Rapolas Markevicius was managing a private equity fund in Lithuania, a Nato member on the alliance’s eastern flank that fears it could be Moscow’s next target. Four-and-a-half years
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Opec+ set to raise oil output in September as members push for more supply
LONDON, Aug 2 — Saudi Arabia, Russia and five other members of Opec+ are expected to raise their oil production quotas for September when they meet online Sunday as the Middle East war continues to disrupt global energy supplies. The
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Who is Ismail Lasim, the new Negeri Sembilan menteri besar?
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 — Datuk Ismail Lasim has been officially sworn in as the new menteri besar of Negeri Sembilan before the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir. The ceremony marks a major transition in
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It’s official: Ismail Lasim takes over as Negeri Sembilan menteri besar
KUALA PILAH, Aug 2 — Juasseh State Assemblyman Datuk Ismail Lasim was today sworn in as the new Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan. Ismail, 67, took his oath of office before the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir,
Read MoreNegeri Sembilan to swear In new menteri besar this morning, chosen candidate still unknown
KUALA PILAH, Aug 2 — Negeri Sembilan will install its new menteri besar this morning, with the swearing‑in ceremony scheduled to take place at the Balairung Seri, Istana Besar Seri Menanti at 10.15am, according to a media notice shared via
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Negeri Sembilan state election sees 30 candidates losing their deposits
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 — A total of 30 candidates lost their deposits after failing to garner at least one-eighth of the total of votes counted in the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election. Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), which did
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