SAO PAULO: A Brazilian subsidiary of China’s ride-hailing company DiDi Global sued Chinese rival Keeta on Monday in a Sao Paulo court alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition, according to court documents seen by Reuters. The lawsuit comes days after Keeta, which is entering the Brazilian market, sued DiDi’s Brazilian unit, 99, in Brazil, alleging…
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SAO PAULO: A Brazilian subsidiary of China’s ride-hailing company DiDi Global sued Chinese rival Keeta on Monday in a Sao Paulo court alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition, according to court documents seen by Reuters. The lawsuit comes days after Keeta, which is entering the Brazilian market, sued DiDi’s Brazilian unit, 99, in Brazil, alleging…
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KUALA LUMPUR: The government is weighing the creation of a special tribunal to handle bullying cases involving children, with an emphasis on rehabilitation. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said noted that Malaysia has no legal definition of “bullying”, although related offences are already covered under several…
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WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump called his Monday meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and other European partners as “very good” and said he began arrangements for a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Zelenskiy after a subsequent call with Putin. He said security guarantees for Ukraine -provided by the European countries with a…
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WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump called his Monday meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and other European partners as “very good” and said he began arrangements for a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Zelenskiy after a subsequent call with Putin. He said security guarantees for Ukraine -provided by the European countries with a…
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Celiac disease is a genetic digestive disorder where the body cannot tolerate gluten, a protein found in grains like wheat, barley, and rye, as well as in lesser-known grains such as oats, triticale, and spelt. Gluten is a protein found in certain grains, and its name comes from the Latin word gluten, meaning “glue.” It…
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Celiac disease is a genetic digestive disorder where the body cannot tolerate gluten, a protein found in grains like wheat, barley, and rye, as well as in lesser-known grains such as oats, triticale, and spelt. Gluten is a protein found in certain grains, and its name comes from the Latin word gluten, meaning “glue.” It…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Legal experts confirm there is no overlap if the prosecution of suspects in Zara Qairina Mahathir’s bullying case proceeds alongside the inquest into her death. Lawyer Datuk Geethan Ram Vincent stated charges were already filed against suspects linked to the bullying, while the inquest aims to uncover the cause of death. He said…
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SINGAPORE: Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail has been awarded Singapore’s Meritorious Service Medal (Pingat Jasa Gemilang) for his contributions to regional security. The honour recognises his efforts in strengthening ties between Malaysia’s Special Branch (MSB) and Singapore’s Internal Security Department (ISD). Singapore’s ISD highlighted his leadership in fostering intelligence-sharing and counter-terrorism cooperation.…
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PUTRAJAYA: The public has been urged to securely display the Jalur Gemilang, especially on vehicles, to avoid potential safety hazards. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa emphasised public safety as a priority during National Day celebrations. “I advise that when displaying the Jalur Gemilang, particularly on vehicles, it…
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NEGERI Sembilan FC head coach Mohd Nidzam Jamil welcomed their emphatic 5-0 win against PDRM FC in the FA Cup Round of 16 but insisted his team must improve. He described the result as a positive step but warned against complacency. “This is just the beginning. We still have a long way to go, with…
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NEGERI Sembilan FC head coach Mohd Nidzam Jamil welcomed their emphatic 5-0 win against PDRM FC in the FA Cup Round of 16 but insisted his team must improve. He described the result as a positive step but warned against complacency. “This is just the beginning. We still have a long way to go, with…
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LOS ANGELES: The accused Los Angeles drug dealer known as the “ketamine queen” has agreed to plead guilty to charges that she supplied the dose of the prescription anesthetic that killed “Friends” star Matthew Perry, prosecutors said on Monday. Jasveen Sangha, 42, who authorities said ran an illegal narcotics “stash house” in the North Hollywood…
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GEORGE TOWN: The Rapid Mobiliti service by Rapid Bus has emerged as the top choice for persons with disabilities (PwDs) in Penang, particularly wheelchair users. Designed for comfort and accessibility, the service caters specifically to the needs of PwDs. Shamshad Begham Othman, 67, who has been paralysed since childhood due to polio, relies on Rapid…
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KYIV: Ukraine’s Air Force said early on Tuesday that two Russian strategic bombers took off from Russian airfields for a possible attack on Ukraine. “We will provide additional updates if the situation changes,“ the Air Force said on the Telegram messaging app. – Reuters
KUALA LUMPUR: The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) has embarked on a comprehensive transformation, underscoring its unwavering commitment to serving as a firm, transparent, and trusted independent oversight body. On Aug 8, the EAIC underwent a rebranding exercise, unveiling a new logo inspired by the eye and claw of a tiger — symbolising a commitment…
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KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit rebounded to open slightly higher against the US dollar and major currencies, despite the US dollar’s uptrend amidst the United States (US)-Ukraine talk, said an analyst. At 8 am, the local note inched up to 4.2190/2320 from Monday’s close of 4.2200/2240. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul…
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KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit rebounded to open slightly higher against the US dollar and major currencies, despite the US dollar’s uptrend amidst the United States (US)-Ukraine talk, said an analyst. At 8 am, the local note inched up to 4.2190/2320 from Monday’s close of 4.2200/2240. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul…
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LIMA: Peru hopes to increase agricultural investment with a significant reduction in income tax for large export companies, the sector’s minister told Reuters on Monday. The Peruvian Congress last week passed a law that reduces income tax to 15% from the current 29.5% for large agricultural exporters over the next 10 years. Medium-sized businesses would…
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WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has interrupted his talks in Washington with European leaders to call Russian President Vladimir Putin, an EU diplomat told Reuters on Monday. The talks are due to resume after the call, which Trump had initially said would take place after he consulted with European leaders, added the diplomat. Germany’s Bild…
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WASHINGTON: Ukraine will promise to buy $100 billions of U.S. weapons financed by Europe as part of a deal to get guarantees from the United States for its security after a peace settlement with Russia, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing a document seen by the newspaper. The newspaper added that under the proposals,…
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CANADA’S jobs minister, Patty Hajdu, said on Monday she had ordered a probe into allegations of unpaid work in the airline sector, saying it would start immediately. “If employers are exploiting loopholes in the Canada Labour Code, we will close them. Nobody should be expected to work for free,“ Hajdu said in a post on…
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FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron, at peace talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and other EU leaders on Monday, proposed a future four-way meeting about Ukraine that would include Europe. He said the idea of a trilateral meeting – involving the United States, Russia and Ukraine – is “very important, because this…
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SEOUL: North Korea leader Kim Jong Un said his country needed to rapidly expand its nuclear armament and called U.S.-South Korea military exercises an “obvious expression of their will to provoke war,“ state media KCNA reported on Tuesday. South Korea and its ally the United States kicked off joint military drills this week, including testing…
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TEL AVIV/SYDNEY: Israel’s foreign minister said on Monday he had revoked the visas of Australian diplomats to the Palestinian Authority, following a decision by Canberra to recognise a Palestinian state and cancel an Israeli lawmaker’s visa. The Australian government said it had cancelled the visa of a lawmaker from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition…
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CHERY International Group has set a new benchmark in the global automotive industry by becoming the first Chinese car manufacturer to export over five million vehicles. This achievement cements the company’s position as China’s top passenger car exporter for an unprecedented 22 consecutive years. July 2025 proved to be a defining month for the brand.…
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WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s approval rating held at 40% in recent weeks, matching the lowest level of his current term, amid weak ratings from Hispanic voters, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that closed on Monday. The six-day poll was conducted as economic data showed signs the U.S. labor market is weakening and as Trump oversees…
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WASHINGTON: The last time Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited the White House, his dark military-style outfit drew scorn from U.S. President Donald Trump, who wears suits every day. Zelenskiy’s garb at that February meeting featured in a disastrous session with Trump in which the two leaders bickered and the Ukrainian president was escorted out of…
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WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he expected Russian President Vladimir Putin to release over 1,000 Ukrainian prisoners soon after a trilateral meeting was set up with Ukrainian leader Voldymyr Zelenskiy. “I think you’ll see that President Putin really would like to do something also,“ Trump said at the start of a meeting…
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WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump pledged on Monday to issue an executive order to end the use of mail-in ballots and voting machines ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, a move likely to disproportionately favor his Republican Party. Federal elections are administered at the state level, however, and it is unclear if the president has…
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MONTREAL: Air Canada’s CEO on Monday defended the airline’s offer of a 38% boost in compensation to striking flight attendants but said there was a big gap compared to the union’s demand and did not offer a path to return to negotiations. CEO Mike Rousseau’s comments to Reuters followed the striking union’s refusal of a…
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CHICAGO/MONTREAL: Air Canada CEO Mike Rousseau said on Monday the airline was “amazed” by the decision of its flight attendants’ union to defy an order by the Canada Industrial Relations Board, which has declared the union’s strike unlawful. The Canadian Union of Public Employees has said the strike would continue until the carrier negotiates on…
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LOS ANGELES: A California woman known as the “ketamine queen” has agreed to plead guilty to supplying the drug that killed “Friends” actor Matthew Perry, prosecutors said on Monday. Jasveen Sangha, who had been scheduled to go on trial in September, will plead guilty to five federal charges in total, according to a Justice Department…
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BURKINA FASO has declared United Nations regional coordinator Carol Flore-Smereczniak persona non grata over a U.N. report alleging violations against children in the West African country, a government spokesperson said on Monday. Burkinabe authorities were neither involved in the preparation of the U.N. report, titled “Children and Armed Conflict in Burkina Faso”, nor informed of…
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KELANTAN The Real Warriors (TRW) head coach E. Elavarasan has cautioned his players against complacency following their 3-1 win over KL City FC in the FA Cup first leg. Elavarasan stressed that the victory at Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium was not decisive, with the second leg set for mid-September at KL City FC’s home ground.…
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KELANTAN The Real Warriors (TRW) head coach E. Elavarasan has cautioned his players against complacency following their 3-1 win over KL City FC in the FA Cup first leg. Elavarasan stressed that the victory at Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium was not decisive, with the second leg set for mid-September at KL City FC’s home ground.…
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IPOH: A lorry driver transporting eggs was killed after crashing into the rear of a watermelon-laden lorry on the North-South Expressway (PLUS) near Kamunting. The incident occurred at KM198.1 on the northbound stretch early this morning. Perak Fire and Rescue Department acting assistant director (Operations), Shazlean Mohd Hanafiah, confirmed receiving an emergency call at 5.18…
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WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday a peace agreement for the war in Ukraine is attainable as he met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European leaders. Trump, speaking with reporters present at the White House, said all would prefer an immediate ceasefire but that he was optimistic that an agreement can be reached…
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KUALA LUMPUR: The MADANI Government’s efforts to improve the Indian community’s socioeconomic status and enhance national defence readiness takes centre stage in the Dewan Rakyat today. S. Kesavan (PH-Sungai Siput) questioned the Prime Minister on the government’s strategies through MITRA to holistically drive Indian socioeconomic development. Ahmad Fadhli Shaari (PN-Pasir Mas) sought clarity on Malaysia’s…
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WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he covered “a lot of territory” in his meeting with Ukrainian President Volydymr Zelensky, saying the day had been successful thus far. Trump, speaking at the start of a meeting with seven European leaders and Zelenskiy, said he would try to work a trilateral meeting with the…
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WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States would help Europe in providing security for Ukraine as part of any deal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, as he and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy began a hastily arranged White House meeting to discuss a path to peace. But he also suggested to reporters…
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EVERY August, Malaysians cosplay as loyal citizens. Out comes the Jalur Gemilang, dusted off like it is a rare artefact. You stick it on your balcony, post “Merdeka spirit” on Facebook, then September arrives and you are back to chucking plastic into longkangs and treating the traffic light like it is just a suggestion. August…
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EVERY August, Malaysians cosplay as loyal citizens. Out comes the Jalur Gemilang, dusted off like it is a rare artefact. You stick it on your balcony, post “Merdeka spirit” on Facebook, then September arrives and you are back to chucking plastic into longkangs and treating the traffic light like it is just a suggestion. August…
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THE disclosure of corrupt senior military officers has left Malaysians shocked, angry and deeply disillusioned. I am distraught by the treachery of the few, entrusted with safeguarding the nation, lining up their own pockets. In my days as a soldier, a treasonable crime like this is punishable by death. I write as one who once…
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WASHINGTON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday said he was open to holding an election in his country, if the war with Russia comes to an end and it was safe to do so. Zelenskiy made the comments at a press briefing in the Oval Office ahead of a high-stakes meeting with U.S. President Donald…
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WASHINGTON: The administration of President Donald Trump has revoked more than 6,000 student visas for overstays and breaking the law, including a small minority for “support for terrorism,“ a State Department official said on Monday. The move, first reported by Fox Digital, comes as the Trump administration has adopted a particularly hard-line approach toward student…
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PETALING JAYA: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry has stepped up enforcement to curb pork smuggling, with more than 750 tonnes worth RM3.05 million seized since last year. Deputy Minister Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup told the Dewan Rakyat yesterday that from last year to July this year the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (Maqis)…
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CAIRO: Hamas has agreed to a 60-day ceasefire proposal with Israel that includes the return of half the hostages held in Gaza and Israel’s release of some Palestinian prisoners, an Egyptian official source said on Monday. Senior Hamas official Basem Naim confirmed the group’s approval on Facebook. Hamas said other Palestinian factions informed mediators of…
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MONTREAL: A leader of the union on strike against Air Canada said on Monday he would risk jail time rather than allow cabin crews to be forced back to work by a federal labor board, raising the stakes in a battle that has disrupted flights for hundreds of thousands of travelers during tourist season. The…
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RESIDENTS in the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos on Monday braced for the Atlantic season’s first hurricane, the Category 4 Erin, after it strengthened over the weekend while sweeping past Caribbean islands. While Erin is not on track to make direct landfall and has yet to cause major damage, its growing size and strength are…
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