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China central bank governor says will cut banks’ reserve requirement ratio
BEIJING: China’s central bank governor said on Wednesday the bank would cut the amount of cash that banks must hold as reserves by 50 basis points, the first reduction in […]
US futures bounce on China trade talks
SINGAPORE: U.S. stock futures bounced and Asian currencies rose on Wednesday, as investors welcomed news of a meeting between top U.S. and Chinese trade officials, set for the weekend in […]
FBM KLCI drifts sideways ahead of interest rate decisions
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s blue-chip index drifted sideways in early Wednesday trading after having been caught in a narrow consolidation channel over the last three sessions. Read full story Date: 7 […]
Explosions heard in Port Sudan, army launched anti-aircraft missiles, Reuters witness says
(Reuters) – Explosions were heard in the Sudanese city of Port Sudan early on Wednesday, a Reuters witness reported, adding that the Sudanese army launched anti-aircraft missiles. Read full story […]
Few doctors, throttled aid: How Myanmar’s junta worsened earthquake toll
(Reuters) – Burmese academic Sophia Htwe spent hours desperately trying to call home from Australia after the 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck her hometown in Myanmar in late March, learning that […]
Russia, Ukraine launch air attacks on each other’s capitals
(Reuters) – Russia and Ukraine launched overnight air attacks on each other’s capitals on Wednesday, with swarms of drones destroyed on their approach to Moscow and Russian missiles and drones […]
What happened in India’s attack on Pakistan over Kashmir tourists killings?
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India launched strikes on Pakistan and Pakistani Kashmir on Wednesday, an assault Pakistan has called a “blatant act of war” as tensions escalate between the arch […]
Venezuela opposition members who lived in embassy now in US, Rubio says
(Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday he welcomed the successful rescue of all “hostages” held by Venezuela’s government at Argentina’s embassy in Caracas. Read full […]
Sarawak society promotes stamp collecting in schools
SIBU: The Sarawak Philatelic & Numismatic Society plans to introduce stamp and coin collecting to schools across the state to inspire educational hobbies among children and reduce their reliance on […]
MACC resumes questioning Ismail Sabri in graft probe
PUTRAJAYA: Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob returned to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on Wednesday (May 7) to continue giving his statement in an investigation into corruption and […]