India’s ethanol push threatens edible oil self-sufficiency goals

NASHIK (India): India’s drive to produce more ethanol is leading its farmers to switch away from growing oilseeds, undermining government efforts in the world’s largest buyer of cooking oils to reduce costly imports. Helped by record corn and rice harvests, New Delhi is using more of the grains to make ethanol and meet its target… Continue reading India’s ethanol push threatens edible oil self-sufficiency goals
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India’s ethanol push threatens edible oil self-sufficiency goals

NASHIK (India): India’s drive to produce more ethanol is leading its farmers to switch away from growing oilseeds, undermining government efforts in the world’s largest buyer of cooking oils to reduce costly imports. Helped by record corn and rice harvests, New Delhi is using more of the grains to make ethanol and meet its target… Continue reading India’s ethanol push threatens edible oil self-sufficiency goals

US soybean prices surge as Trump pushes China to boost orders

U.S. soybean prices soared to a two-week high on Monday after President Donald Trump urged China to quadruple its purchases ahead of a tariff truce deadline, though analysts questioned the feasibility of any such deal. China, the world’s biggest soybean importer, has not yet pre-purchased soybeans from the upcoming U.S. harvest amid trade tensions with… Continue reading US soybean prices surge as Trump pushes China to boost orders
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US soybean prices surge as Trump pushes China to boost orders

U.S. soybean prices soared to a two-week high on Monday after President Donald Trump urged China to quadruple its purchases ahead of a tariff truce deadline, though analysts questioned the feasibility of any such deal. China, the world’s biggest soybean importer, has not yet pre-purchased soybeans from the upcoming U.S. harvest amid trade tensions with… Continue reading US soybean prices surge as Trump pushes China to boost orders

University student loses RM187,800 in phone scam in Kuala Terengganu

KUALA TERENGGANU: A university student lost RM187,800 after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate posing as a Touch ‘n Go representative. Kuala Terengganu district police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor confirmed the incident occurred between Aug 4 and 9. The 26-year-old victim received a call from a scammer accusing her of misusing the app… Continue reading University student loses RM187,800 in phone scam in Kuala Terengganu

Does one size fit all? Not for secondary school education

IT cannot be denied that Malaysians are constantly fixated on education. It remains a hotly debated topic in coffee shops and boardrooms, back and forth in heated emotional arguments, as many parents see quality education as a pathway for success. Today the government has expanded the definition of “compulsory education” to include secondary school education… Continue reading Does one size fit all? Not for secondary school education
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Ringgit up against US dollar, major currencies ahead 2Q GDP announcement

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit extended its uptrend against the US dollar and major currencies at the opening on Tuesday ahead of Malaysia’s second quarter 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) data to be released on Friday, said an analyst. He said traders are now eyeing Malaysia’s GDP print for monetary policy clues, but with markets heavily… Continue reading Ringgit up against US dollar, major currencies ahead 2Q GDP announcement
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US CDC boosts security after deadly Atlanta HQ shooting

THE U.S. CDC has tightened security following an attack Friday on its Atlanta headquarters that left a police officer and the gunman dead, including having most employees work from home this week and removing vehicle decals showing where they work. The union representing workers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the violence… Continue reading US CDC boosts security after deadly Atlanta HQ shooting
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Ringgit up against US dollar, major currencies ahead 2Q GDP announcement

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit extended its uptrend against the US dollar and major currencies at the opening on Tuesday ahead of Malaysia’s second quarter 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) data to be released on Friday, said an analyst. He said traders are now eyeing Malaysia’s GDP print for monetary policy clues, but with markets heavily… Continue reading Ringgit up against US dollar, major currencies ahead 2Q GDP announcement

US CDC boosts security after deadly Atlanta HQ shooting

THE U.S. CDC has tightened security following an attack Friday on its Atlanta headquarters that left a police officer and the gunman dead, including having most employees work from home this week and removing vehicle decals showing where they work. The union representing workers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the violence… Continue reading US CDC boosts security after deadly Atlanta HQ shooting

Putin-Trump meeting may boost US-Russia relations, says Moscow

MOSCOW hopes the upcoming meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump will give momentum to the normalization of relations between the two countries, TASS agency reported on Tuesday. “We hope that the upcoming high-level meeting will give an impulse to the normalization of bilateral relations,“ TASS cited Russian Deputy Foreign Minister… Continue reading Putin-Trump meeting may boost US-Russia relations, says Moscow
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Putin-Trump meeting may boost US-Russia relations, says Moscow

MOSCOW hopes the upcoming meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump will give momentum to the normalization of relations between the two countries, TASS agency reported on Tuesday. “We hope that the upcoming high-level meeting will give an impulse to the normalization of bilateral relations,“ TASS cited Russian Deputy Foreign Minister… Continue reading Putin-Trump meeting may boost US-Russia relations, says Moscow

China extends tariff suspension on US goods for 90 days

BEIJING: China on Tuesday said it will suspend additional tariffs on U.S. goods for 90 more days, its commerce ministry said in a statement, after President Donald Trump signed an executive order extending the tariff truce. China will maintain its tariffs on U.S. goods at 10%, the statement said, and take action to address non-tariff… Continue reading China extends tariff suspension on US goods for 90 days
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China extends tariff suspension on US goods for 90 days

BEIJING: China on Tuesday said it will suspend additional tariffs on U.S. goods for 90 more days, its commerce ministry said in a statement, after President Donald Trump signed an executive order extending the tariff truce. China will maintain its tariffs on U.S. goods at 10%, the statement said, and take action to address non-tariff… Continue reading China extends tariff suspension on US goods for 90 days

Trump meets Intel CEO after resignation demand amid China ties scrutiny

U.S. President Donald Trump said he met with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan on Monday, days after seeking his resignation, praising Tan and calling the meeting “a very interesting one.” Shares of the chipmaker rose 3% in extended trading. Last week, Trump had demanded the immediate resignation of Tan, calling him “highly conflicted” over his ties… Continue reading Trump meets Intel CEO after resignation demand amid China ties scrutiny
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Trump meets Intel CEO after resignation demand amid China ties scrutiny

U.S. President Donald Trump said he met with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan on Monday, days after seeking his resignation, praising Tan and calling the meeting “a very interesting one.” Shares of the chipmaker rose 3% in extended trading. Last week, Trump had demanded the immediate resignation of Tan, calling him “highly conflicted” over his ties… Continue reading Trump meets Intel CEO after resignation demand amid China ties scrutiny

Texas Republicans pressure Democrats to return for flood-recovery vote

WASHINGTON: Texas Republicans tried on Monday to pressure Democrats to return to the state legislature after their absence again prevented a vote on a redistricting plan favored by President Donald Trump that seeks to add Republican seats in Congress. After House Speaker Dustin Burrows declared there were too few members to conduct business, he said… Continue reading Texas Republicans pressure Democrats to return for flood-recovery vote
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Texas Republicans pressure Democrats to return for flood-recovery vote

WASHINGTON: Texas Republicans tried on Monday to pressure Democrats to return to the state legislature after their absence again prevented a vote on a redistricting plan favored by President Donald Trump that seeks to add Republican seats in Congress. After House Speaker Dustin Burrows declared there were too few members to conduct business, he said… Continue reading Texas Republicans pressure Democrats to return for flood-recovery vote

Crypto exec Do Kwon to plead guilty in $40b fraud case

NEW YORK: Do Kwon, the South Korean cryptocurrency entrepreneur facing U.S. fraud charges over two digital currencies that lost an estimated $40 billion in 2022, is expected to enter a guilty plea, court records showed on Monday. In a brief scheduling order, U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer said he had been advised that Kwon may… Continue reading Crypto exec Do Kwon to plead guilty in $40b fraud case
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Crypto exec Do Kwon to plead guilty in $40b fraud case

NEW YORK: Do Kwon, the South Korean cryptocurrency entrepreneur facing U.S. fraud charges over two digital currencies that lost an estimated $40 billion in 2022, is expected to enter a guilty plea, court records showed on Monday. In a brief scheduling order, U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer said he had been advised that Kwon may… Continue reading Crypto exec Do Kwon to plead guilty in $40b fraud case

Ukraine peace talks discussed by Zelenskiy aide with US official

ANDRIY YERMAK, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s chief of staff, said on Monday he discussed diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine-Russia war with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. “For Ukraine, the priority is a just and lasting peace, which requires an unconditional ceasefire as a prerequisite for substantive negotiations,“ Yermak said in a post on… Continue reading Ukraine peace talks discussed by Zelenskiy aide with US official
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Ukraine peace talks discussed by Zelenskiy aide with US official

ANDRIY YERMAK, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s chief of staff, said on Monday he discussed diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine-Russia war with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. “For Ukraine, the priority is a just and lasting peace, which requires an unconditional ceasefire as a prerequisite for substantive negotiations,“ Yermak said in a post on… Continue reading Ukraine peace talks discussed by Zelenskiy aide with US official

UK and Canada stress Ukraine peace must involve Kyiv

LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney agreed that peace in Ukraine must be built with Kyiv and not imposed upon it, a Downing Street spokesperson said on Monday. The two leaders welcomed continued international diplomacy, led by U.S. President Donald Trump, “to bring peace and agreed that this must… Continue reading UK and Canada stress Ukraine peace must involve Kyiv
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UK and Canada stress Ukraine peace must involve Kyiv

LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney agreed that peace in Ukraine must be built with Kyiv and not imposed upon it, a Downing Street spokesperson said on Monday. The two leaders welcomed continued international diplomacy, led by U.S. President Donald Trump, “to bring peace and agreed that this must… Continue reading UK and Canada stress Ukraine peace must involve Kyiv

Every student matters regardless of disability

WE are deeply concerned by the recent report of a student who had his course options removed by UPU upon disclosure of his autism status. This undermines the basic principles of fairness and inclusion. Every young person deserves a pathway to further education that respects their abilities, not a barrier defined by their disability status.… Continue reading Every student matters regardless of disability
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Every student matters regardless of disability

WE are deeply concerned by the recent report of a student who had his course options removed by UPU upon disclosure of his autism status. This undermines the basic principles of fairness and inclusion. Every young person deserves a pathway to further education that respects their abilities, not a barrier defined by their disability status.… Continue reading Every student matters regardless of disability

Wall Street stocks dip as chip sector reacts to China revenue-sharing deal

WALL STREET’S main indexes were down on Monday as investors await inflation data this week and chip companies seesawed after agreeing to share a portion of revenue from China sales with the U.S. under a trade policy shift from the Trump administration. Nvidia was flat after reversing premarket losses, and Advanced Micro Devices was up… Continue reading Wall Street stocks dip as chip sector reacts to China revenue-sharing deal
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Wall Street stocks dip as chip sector reacts to China revenue-sharing deal

WALL STREET’S main indexes were down on Monday as investors await inflation data this week and chip companies seesawed after agreeing to share a portion of revenue from China sales with the U.S. under a trade policy shift from the Trump administration. Nvidia was flat after reversing premarket losses, and Advanced Micro Devices was up… Continue reading Wall Street stocks dip as chip sector reacts to China revenue-sharing deal

Trump exempts gold from tariffs, easing bullion market fears

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he would not impose tariffs on gold, a move welcomed by global bullion markets and which ended days of speculation that the yellow metal could be caught up in the ongoing global trade spat. “Gold will not be Tariffed!” Trump said in a statement posted on his social… Continue reading Trump exempts gold from tariffs, easing bullion market fears
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Trump exempts gold from tariffs, easing bullion market fears

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he would not impose tariffs on gold, a move welcomed by global bullion markets and which ended days of speculation that the yellow metal could be caught up in the ongoing global trade spat. “Gold will not be Tariffed!” Trump said in a statement posted on his social… Continue reading Trump exempts gold from tariffs, easing bullion market fears

Your EPF, Makcik’s spicy take

NOW comes the million-ringgit question splitting uncles at mamaks and aunties on Facebook like a nasi lemak sambal war: Should Malaysians get their EPF as a monthly allowance – like school pocket money – or in one glorious lump sum, jackpot-style? But here is the latest plot twist: Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying says… Continue reading Your EPF, Makcik’s spicy take
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Trump pushes for end to no-cash bail in US crime crackdown

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he would ask Congress to tighten U.S. crime laws as part of a crackdown on violent crime in the District of Columbia and other U.S. cities. Trump said Congress should end reforms in Chicago, New York and some other cities that allow some accused criminals to get… Continue reading Trump pushes for end to no-cash bail in US crime crackdown
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Trump pushes for end to no-cash bail in US crime crackdown

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he would ask Congress to tighten U.S. crime laws as part of a crackdown on violent crime in the District of Columbia and other U.S. cities. Trump said Congress should end reforms in Chicago, New York and some other cities that allow some accused criminals to get… Continue reading Trump pushes for end to no-cash bail in US crime crackdown

Trump deploys National Guard in Washington DC amid crime concerns

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he was deploying 800 National Guard troops to Washington and temporarily taking over the city’s police department, an extraordinary assertion of presidential power in the nation’s capital. Trump’s move, which bypassed the city’s elected leaders, was emblematic of his second-term approach, which has seen him wield executive… Continue reading Trump deploys National Guard in Washington DC amid crime concerns
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Trump deploys National Guard in Washington DC amid crime concerns

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he was deploying 800 National Guard troops to Washington and temporarily taking over the city’s police department, an extraordinary assertion of presidential power in the nation’s capital. Trump’s move, which bypassed the city’s elected leaders, was emblematic of his second-term approach, which has seen him wield executive… Continue reading Trump deploys National Guard in Washington DC amid crime concerns

Explosion at U.S. Steel plant kills one, leaves two missing

MULTIPLE explosions at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh killed at least one person and injured 10 others, authorities said on Monday, and emergency crews were searching through the rubble for an employee believed to be missing. The blasts at the Clairton Coke Works – part of a sprawling industrial complex along the Monongahela River… Continue reading Explosion at U.S. Steel plant kills one, leaves two missing

Timeless journey of love, loss, destiny

TILL the End of the Moon is not merely a series, it is an expedition. Starring Luo Yunxi and Bai Lu, this lavishly crafted Chinese fantasy drama invites viewers to go on a breathtaking journey that traverses four distinct ‘worlds’. Each world carries its own beauty, dangers and heartbreaks, offering audiences an immersive escape into… Continue reading Timeless journey of love, loss, destiny

Efforts to curb bullying, status of Obudsman Malaysia among focus of today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting

KUALA LUMPUR: Measures to prevent bullying in public and private institutions of higher learning and the Government’s decision regarding the status of the establishment of Ombudsman Malaysia are among the matters that will be brought up at today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting. According to the Order Papers published on the Parliament’s official website, Afnan Hamimi Taib… Continue reading Efforts to curb bullying, status of Obudsman Malaysia among focus of today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting

Trump says Ukraine and Russia must cede land to end war

WASHINGTON/KYIV/BRUSSELS: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Kyiv and Moscow will both have to cede land to end the war in Ukraine and talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week will instantly show whether the Kremlin leader is willing to make a deal. European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy plan to… Continue reading Trump says Ukraine and Russia must cede land to end war

Wildfires in Turkey force evacuations as authorities battle blazes

ISTANBUL: Firefighters in Turkey are battling wildfires in the centre of the northwestern province of Canakkale, fanned by strong winds, and hundreds of residents have evacuated in precaution, local authorities and media said on Monday. Airplanes, helicopters, vehicles and around 700 personnel are fighting the blazes, city Governor Omer Toraman said in a post on… Continue reading Wildfires in Turkey force evacuations as authorities battle blazes

Spoof done right

LEGACY sequels often miss the mark, but The Naked Gun lands a perfect punchline. Directed by Akiva Schaffer and produced by Seth MacFarlane, the film revives the iconic slapstick action-comedy franchise three decades after its last outing. This time, the chaos is inherited by Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., played by Liam Neeson, whose deadpan delivery… Continue reading Spoof done right

Hiring Indonesian nurses must safeguard public interest, says Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR: Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has stated that any study on recruiting nurses from Indonesia must prioritise public interest, staff welfare, and healthcare efficiency. He confirmed the ministry’s full cooperation with the Public Service Department (JPA) for the study proposed by the Public Service Commission (SPA). The study follows a suggestion… Continue reading Hiring Indonesian nurses must safeguard public interest, says Dzulkefly

Penang DPP reviews upside down flag case, seeks Putrajaya guidance

KEPALA BATAS: The Penang Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) is currently reviewing the investigation paper related to the upside down Jalur Gemilang incident at a hardware shop in Jalan Bertam Perdana. Seberang Perai Utara district police chief ACP Anuar Abd Rahman confirmed the investigation paper was submitted to the DPP’s office at 2.30 pm today. He… Continue reading Penang DPP reviews upside down flag case, seeks Putrajaya guidance

Negeri Sembilan boosts internet coverage for VNSY 2026 tourism push

SEREMBAN: The widespread adoption of QR Pay across Negeri Sembilan’s business premises has highlighted the need for robust internet coverage ahead of Visit Negeri Sembilan Year (VNSY) 2026. State Heritage, Technology, Innovation and Digital Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Faizal Ramli noted that most foreign tourists prefer online payments, even at local eateries. He emphasised the… Continue reading Negeri Sembilan boosts internet coverage for VNSY 2026 tourism push

UTM pledges full cooperation in probe into cadet’s death

JOHOR BAHRU: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) has reaffirmed its commitment to fully assist in the investigation into the death of Reserve Officer Training Unit (PALAPES) cadet Syamsul Haris. The university’s corporate communications centre released a statement confirming its cooperation with the victim’s family and authorities to ensure a fair and transparent probe. UTM’s senior management… Continue reading UTM pledges full cooperation in probe into cadet’s death