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A US Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber performs a fly-over during the Speed of Sound Airshow, at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base in St. Joseph, Missouri, US, on September 14, 2024. — Reuters pic
World  / 8 h ago

US forces strike Iran nuclear sites, Trump says ‘Fordow is gone’

This image combination, created on June 21, 2025, shows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) in Washington on April 7, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (centre) in Tehran on March 20, and US President Donald Trump (right) also in Washington on April 7. — AFP pic
World  / 7 h ago

How the US hit Iran’s nuclear facilities — and what comes next

US President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation accompanied by US Vice President JD Vance, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, at the White House in Washington June 21, 2025, following US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. — Reuters pic
World  / 7 h ago

Trump declares ‘spectacular military success’, says Iran must make peace or ‘we will go after’ other targets

Once facing the death penalty for drug trafficking, Henry Wong is now rebuilding his life as an intern at Vanilla Impact Story (VIS) Sdn Bhd, a ‘halfway farm’ founded by Alfred Phua. — Picture courtesy of Yayasan Hasanah
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

The vanilla farm that’s saving lives: Inside Malaysia’s revolutionary ‘halfway farm’ for former death row inmates

Missiles launched from Iran towards Israel are seen from Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, amid the Iran-Israel conflict, June 22, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 3 h ago

New Iranian missile barrage hits Israel after US attack on nuclear facilities

A key concern for markets would centre around the potential impact of the developments in the Middle East on oil prices and thus on inflation. A rise in inflation could dampen consumer confidence and lessen the chance of near-term interest rate cuts. — Reuters pic
Money  / 7 h ago

Investors brace for oil price spike, rush to havens after US bombs Iran nuclear sites

Sultan Ibrahim (left) in a meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Anwar calls on King at Istana Bukit Tunku for two-hour briefing on current affairs

Thousand-layer tofu isn’t tofu at all, but its smooth and slightly rubbery texture makes it ideal for soaking up flavourful oils. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 7 h ago

Xijiade Food in Damansara Utama specialises in ‘Dongbei’ style dumplings, but it’s the ‘xia fan cai’, Chinese over-rice dishes, that truly shine

Once a lifelong social worker for marginalised communities across Malaysia, Alfred Phua now channels that mission into Vanilla Impact Story Sdn Bhd, a social enterprise planting hope — and vanilla — to change lives. — Picture courtesy of Yayasan Hasanah
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

From social work to sweet success: Sarawak’s accidental vanilla farmer Alfred Phua cultivates second chances

A man in black was seen trying to turn off the ignition of a motorcycle ridden by two teenagers. — Screengrab from Reddit/r/malaysia
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Mersing cops confirm man in viral video stopping teens’ bike was on-duty officer acting on traffic violations (VIDEO)

Minister of Communication Datuk Fahmi Fadzil delivering his speech during a Kita Madani Carnival 2025 at Pantai Dalam, Kuala Lumpur. June 22, 2025 — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

‘Just his personal opinion’: Fahmi shrugs off Rafizi’s podcast claim of losing Anwar’s support

A Toyota Harrier SUV was seen trying to escape from a police patrol car. — Screengrab from Facebook
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Police launch probe as reckless Toyota Harrier SUV driver caught fleeing cops in Seberang Perai Selatan

US President Donald Trump gestures towards reporters after steping off Air Force One upon return to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland June 22, 2025. — AFP pic
World  / 4 h ago

Trump’s Iran strikes: Tactical win or strategic gamble?

Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli failed to win the post of Arau division chief in a PAS internal election. — Bernama pic  
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Perlis MB fails to oust Arau PAS chief as allies suffer major defeats in state party polls

A satellite image from Maxar Technologies taken on November 4, 2020, shows Iran’s Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant near Qom — one of three nuclear sites targeted in what Donald Trump on June 21, 2025, called a ‘very successful attack’ by the US military. — AFP pic
World  / 7 h ago

Inside Iran’s nuclear network: Key sites and their roles

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Arthur Maltin, a test driver with The Dawn Project, hits a crash dummy as it crosses the road during a safety test on a Tesla Model Y’s self-driving feature at a protest against Tesla robotaxis, ahead of the Tesla robotaxis’ official services in Austin, Texas, June 12, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 50 m ago

Driverless dreams: Elon Musk’s long-awaited robotaxi vision rolls out — cautiously — in Texas pilot

South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo is expected to raise industry concerns over potential US restrictions on chipmakers operating in China. — Reuters pic
Money / 2 h ago

South Korea to raise concerns to US over potential curbs on chipmakers’ China operations

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Money / 2 h ago

Key Findings from the "Hong Kong Vitiligo Patients and Caregivers Survey" Released for "World Vitiligo Day"

The minister said both Malaysia and US representatives have expressed their intention to finalise negotiations before the expiry of the 90-day pause on tariff implementation. — Picture via Facebook/Tengku Zafrul
Money / 3 h ago

Tengku Zafrul: Malaysia, US aim to seal tariff deal before 90-day clock runs out

Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said Intel has invested RM50 billion in Malaysia to date, and provided employment opportunities to 12,300 local workers. — Reuters file pic
Money / 3 h ago

Malaysia taps fresh chip momentum with Intel, Vishay expansion plans

The Tower of London and the City, Britain's financial powerhouse, at daybreak in London June 19, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 4 h ago

UK pledges £1.5b to power skills and industry in decade-long growth blueprint

FedEx Corp’s founder and former CEO, Frederick Smith, has died, the logistics giant said yesterday. ― AFP file pic
Money / 4 h ago

FedEx confirms death of founder and former CEO Frederick Smith

Tesla announced Friday that it signed an agreement to build its first grid-scale energy storage power station project in mainland China. — AFP pic
Money / 4 h ago

Tesla to build China’s largest grid battery plant in RM2.3b Shanghai deal

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Money / 7 h ago

Kinky Lizard Cafe Celebrates Major Milestone with the Opening of Its 10th Venue in Perth City

A key concern for markets would centre around the potential impact of the developments in the Middle East on oil prices and thus on inflation. A rise in inflation could dampen consumer confidence and lessen the chance of near-term interest rate cuts. — Reuters pic
Money / 7 h ago

Investors brace for oil price spike, rush to havens after US bombs Iran nuclear sites

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Money / 19 h ago

Bank of China (Hong Kong) x Television Broadcasts Limited ("TVB") "Wealth Management Expo 2025" was successfully held

On a Friday-to-Friday basis, the barometer index dropped 15.37 points to 1,502.74 from 1,518.11 a week earlier. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 1d ago

Stagflation fears, US data to shape Bursa sentiment next week, say analysts

The ringgit ended the week easier against the greenback, closing at 4.2505/2565 on Friday from 4.2435/2480 a week earlier. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Money / 1d ago

Analysts: Cautious week ahead for ringgit as markets eye Trump’s war call

This file photos shows the exterior of the Marriner S Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building is seen in Washington, DC, US June 14, 2022. — Reuters pic
Money / 1d ago

Tariffs, inflation and a shaky job market: US Federal Reserve split on when to cut rates

Chair of the US Federal Reserve Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference following the Federal Open Market Committee meeting in Washington June 18, 2025. — AFP pic
Money / 1d ago

Trump floats firing ‘numbskull’ Fed chair Powell

Sources told Reuters that the US may revoke licences for Samsung, SK Hynix and TSMC to get US tech at China plants. — Reuters pic
Money / 1d ago

US may target Samsung, Hynix, TSMC operations in China, sources say