Five Years On, Taliban Rule Afghanistan Amid Claims of Security and Charges of Suffocating Restrictions 
Japan’s Defence Minister Koizumi Visits Yasukuni Shrine as Prime Minister Takaichi Stays Away on War Anniversary 
Errol Musk Says Tesla Could Hit US$8 Trillion Valuation Once Optimus Robots Launch 
40 US States Seek US$200 Billion Penalty in Landmark Meta Lawsuit Over Child Safety 
60+ Countries Are Discovering Chinese Latiao Spicy Strips As A Global Snack Phenomenon Reshapes the Industry 
One Billion Monthly Users Now Use Google Gemini AI as Competitive Pressure Mounts
Google Gemini AI reaches 1 billion monthly users, becoming the company's fastest-growing product. CEO Sundar Pichai confirms major milestone amid competitive AI race.
Penang Gives PLB Engineering Final Extension Until Oct 18 to Meet Jelutong Landfill EIA Requirements
Penang grants PLB Engineering final extension until Oct 18 for Jelutong landfill EIA requirements. No further extensions allowed after RM1-billion project delay.
Over 130 Contested Seats Pit Umno Against PAS Ambitions, Putting the BN-PN Pact for GE16 Under Pressure
Over 130 contested seats pit UMNO against PAS, threatening the BN-PN coalition ahead of Malaysia's GE16. Seat-negotiation deadlock could unravel electoral cooperation.
KWAP eFishery Investigation: MACC Finds No Corruption Elements Yet As Probe Into RM163.4 Million Loss Continues
MACC confirms no graft detected in KWAP's RM163.4 million eFishery loss investigation. 19 witnesses questioned, probe continues into potential money laundering.
Norway’s US$2.3 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund Posts Record US$184 Billion Profit in First Half of 2026
Norway's US$2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund posts record US$184 billion profit in first half of 2026, driven by Asian tech stocks and global equities.
Trump’s Third Jones Act Waiver Narrows Its Scope as Iran War Keeps US Energy Costs Elevated
Trump extends Jones Act waiver for third time through November 2026. Foreign vessels continue carrying 54M barrels as Iran tensions keep US energy costs high.
