LONDON (Reuters) – Allies of the late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny said on Thursday that members of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle and wealthy oligarchs should be subjected to additional Western sanctions in order to punish Putin. Navalny’s death in an Arctic prison colony in February dealt a massive …

KUALA LUMPUR: The strengthening of the national social insurance framework is not only based on employment but also encompasses the overall development of individuals and the country, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Chairing the Malaysian Social Protection Council (MySPC) meeting on Thursday (May 30), he said the initiative …

(Reuters) – Major tech firms, including Meta, Microsoft, Advanced Micro Devices and Broadcom, said on Thursday they have developed a new industry standard for networking in AI data centers, the latest effort to break the dominance of market leader Nvidia. The “Ultra Accelerator Link,” is an attempt to establish an …

LONDON (Reuters) – A group of current and former rugby players from around the world launched the Global Rugby Players Foundation on Thursday, a charity aimed at helping players have healthy and fulfilling lives when they leave the sport. Famous players, including Dan Carter, Jonny Wilkinson, Richie McCaw and Siya …

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia retained its top position as the premier destination for Muslim travellers after receiving over 4.5 million Muslim international arrivals in 2023, says the Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC). This marks the ninth time Malaysia maintained its top spot in the Mastercard-Crescentrating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2024 report …

WALL Street futures pared early losses but stayed on track for a lower open as investors parsed data that showed the economy grew less than previously expected in the first quarter, stoking hopes for an earlier start to the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts. U.S. gross domestic product for the first …

NEW YORK (Reuters) – If the jury deliberating in Donald Trump’s criminal trial makes the historic decision to convict him, the judge overseeing the case will face a monumental choice: whether to sentence the 2024 Republican presidential candidate to time behind bars. Prison time is rare for people convicted in …

BLANKENHAIN, Germany (Reuters) – Bayer Leverkusen’s domestic league and Cup double this season is a major boost for Germany ahead of Euro 2024, said the club’s Germany internationals Jonathan Tah and Robert Andrich. Leverkusen became the first Bundesliga team to win the title without losing a league game all season …

KUALA LUMPUR: The latest significant investment of US$2 billion (RM9.4 billion) by technology giant Google in Malaysia will elevate the country’s appeal as a data centre hub in the region, said an analyst. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the government should leverage on …

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Animals collapsed, people jumped on water tankers with buckets amid shortages and government employees changed their work hours as blistering summer heat kept its grip on north India on Thursday. Although Thursday’s readings were marginally lower in Delhi than the previous day when one area recorded …