Malaysian mother teaches son accountability after breaking friend’s spectacles

A Malaysian mother recently taught her son a hard lesson in accountability after he accidentally broke his friend’s spectacles. Even though her son’s friend had forgiven him for breaking the spectacles — which cost RM370 — the boy’s mother decided he should still learn to take responsibility and pay for the damages, even if it… Continue reading Malaysian mother teaches son accountability after breaking friend’s spectacles

‘Sorry, not sorry’: Man says M’sian food beats S’pore’s at 1/3 the price, sparks viral debate

A Malaysian living abroad has set social media ablaze with a fiery take on food that’s dividing netizens across borders. Brent Farris, a Malaysian who frequently travels between the two countries, says on Facebook that he’s been holding in for years — and he didn’t hold back. ALSO READ: S’porean MP claims hawker meals in… Continue reading ‘Sorry, not sorry’: Man says M’sian food beats S’pore’s at 1/3 the price, sparks viral debate

China’s rare earths are flowing again, but not freely

BEIJING: The threat of mass shutdowns across the automotive supply chain is fading as Chinese rare earth magnets begin to flow, though automakers and suppliers say production plans still face uncertainties and a continued risk of shortages. European suppliers have received enough licences to avoid the widespread disruptions predicted earlier this month but hundreds of… Continue reading China’s rare earths are flowing again, but not freely
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China’s rare earths are flowing again, but not freely

BEIJING: The threat of mass shutdowns across the automotive supply chain is fading as Chinese rare earth magnets begin to flow, though automakers and suppliers say production plans still face uncertainties and a continued risk of shortages. European suppliers have received enough licences to avoid the widespread disruptions predicted earlier this month but hundreds of… Continue reading China’s rare earths are flowing again, but not freely

Anwar, Prabowo gesa keamanan lebih luas di Timur Tengah

JAKARTA: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim dan Presiden Indonesia Prabowo Subianto bersetuju bahawa keamanan bukan hanya perlu dicapai antara Israel dan Iran tetapi juga meliputi seluruh rantau Timur Tengah. Anwar menyatakan rasa lega dengan perkembangan genjatan senjata sementara antara Israel dan Iran. Namun, beliau menegaskan bahawa Malaysia dan Indonesia tetap mengecam keras kekejaman Israel… Continue reading Anwar, Prabowo gesa keamanan lebih luas di Timur Tengah
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University of Virginia president resigns under pressure from Trump on DEI policies

THE president of the University of Virginia, James Ryan, resigned on Friday under pressure from President Donald Trump’s administration over the school’s diversity, equity and inclusion policies. In a letter to the UVA community, Ryan said he had made the “excruciating decision” to step down after concluding that resisting Trump officials’ demands would put the… Continue reading University of Virginia president resigns under pressure from Trump on DEI policies
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University of Virginia president resigns under pressure from Trump on DEI policies

THE president of the University of Virginia, James Ryan, resigned on Friday under pressure from President Donald Trump’s administration over the school’s diversity, equity and inclusion policies. In a letter to the UVA community, Ryan said he had made the “excruciating decision” to step down after concluding that resisting Trump officials’ demands would put the… Continue reading University of Virginia president resigns under pressure from Trump on DEI policies

PSG vs Inter Miami Club World Cup clash rekindles Messi’s turbulent Paris stint

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN’S triumphant UEFA Champions League victory last month marked a new era for the club, but their upcoming Club World Cup clash with Inter Miami this Sunday reopens old wounds. The reunion with Lionel Messi, now starring for the MLS side, reminds PSG fans of a period marked by unfulfilled expectations. PSG’s dominant 5-0… Continue reading PSG vs Inter Miami Club World Cup clash rekindles Messi’s turbulent Paris stint
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PSG vs Inter Miami Club World Cup clash rekindles Messi’s turbulent Paris stint

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN’S triumphant UEFA Champions League victory last month marked a new era for the club, but their upcoming Club World Cup clash with Inter Miami this Sunday reopens old wounds. The reunion with Lionel Messi, now starring for the MLS side, reminds PSG fans of a period marked by unfulfilled expectations. PSG’s dominant 5-0… Continue reading PSG vs Inter Miami Club World Cup clash rekindles Messi’s turbulent Paris stint

OpenAI turns to Google’s AI chips to power its products, source says

OPENAI has recently begun renting Google’s artificial intelligence chips to power ChatGPT and its other products, a source close to the matter told Reuters on Friday. The ChatGPT maker is one of the largest purchasers of Nvidia’s graphics processing units (GPUs), using the AI chips to train models and also for inference computing, a process… Continue reading OpenAI turns to Google’s AI chips to power its products, source says
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OpenAI turns to Google’s AI chips to power its products, source says

OPENAI has recently begun renting Google’s artificial intelligence chips to power ChatGPT and its other products, a source close to the matter told Reuters on Friday. The ChatGPT maker is one of the largest purchasers of Nvidia’s graphics processing units (GPUs), using the AI chips to train models and also for inference computing, a process… Continue reading OpenAI turns to Google’s AI chips to power its products, source says

Ripple to drop cross appeal against US SEC in crypto lawsuit, CEO says

RIPPLE LABS will withdraw its cross appeal against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in a prolonged legal battle tied to the sale of its XRP tokens, the crypto firm’s CEO said on Friday. “We’re closing this chapter once and for all,” Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse said in a post on X, adding that… Continue reading Ripple to drop cross appeal against US SEC in crypto lawsuit, CEO says
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Ripple to drop cross appeal against US SEC in crypto lawsuit, CEO says

RIPPLE LABS will withdraw its cross appeal against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in a prolonged legal battle tied to the sale of its XRP tokens, the crypto firm’s CEO said on Friday. “We’re closing this chapter once and for all,” Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse said in a post on X, adding that… Continue reading Ripple to drop cross appeal against US SEC in crypto lawsuit, CEO says

China sacks football coach Branko Ivankovic after World Cup failure

CHINA’S football association has terminated the contract of national team coach Branko Ivankovic after the country’s failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The decision came following a disappointing qualifying campaign, including a crucial 1-0 loss to Indonesia earlier this month. China finished second-last in their Asian qualifying group, suffering seven defeats in 10… Continue reading China sacks football coach Branko Ivankovic after World Cup failure
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China sacks football coach Branko Ivankovic after World Cup failure

CHINA’S football association has terminated the contract of national team coach Branko Ivankovic after the country’s failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The decision came following a disappointing qualifying campaign, including a crucial 1-0 loss to Indonesia earlier this month. China finished second-last in their Asian qualifying group, suffering seven defeats in 10… Continue reading China sacks football coach Branko Ivankovic after World Cup failure

Trump says he will ‘get the conflict solved with North Korea’

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he will “get the conflict solved with North Korea.” At an Oval Office event where he highlighted his efforts to resolve global conflicts, Trump was asked whether he had written a letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, as was reported this month. Trump did not directly… Continue reading Trump says he will ‘get the conflict solved with North Korea’
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Trump says he will ‘get the conflict solved with North Korea’

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he will “get the conflict solved with North Korea.” At an Oval Office event where he highlighted his efforts to resolve global conflicts, Trump was asked whether he had written a letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, as was reported this month. Trump did not directly… Continue reading Trump says he will ‘get the conflict solved with North Korea’

Trump says Gaza ceasefire is possible within a week

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Friday he believes it is possible that a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hamas militants will be reached within a week. Trump, at an Oval Office event celebrating a Congo-Rwanda accord, told reporters that he believes a ceasefire is close. He said he had been… Continue reading Trump says Gaza ceasefire is possible within a week

Club World Cup 2025 highlights: Messi magic, underdog triumphs

THE Club World Cup’s various problems have been well documented, from empty seats to storm delays, extreme heat to complaints about FIFA’s expanded competition being a cash grab at the expense of the players’ long-term health. However, with the right ingredients slow-cooking in the United States summer sun, there has also been plenty to enjoy… Continue reading Club World Cup 2025 highlights: Messi magic, underdog triumphs