UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The United States boycotted a United Nations tribute to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Thursday because it said he was “involved in numerous, horrific human rights abuses” and that the world body should instead stand with the people of Iran. Raisi, a hardliner who had been …
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Navalny allies urge sanctions on Putin allies over opposition leader’s death
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 …
Baca Lagi »Strengthening national social insurance framework covers comprehensive development of individuals, country, says Anwar
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 …
Baca Lagi »Big Tech develops AI networking standard but without chip leader Nvidia
(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 …
Baca Lagi »Rugby: Rugby-Foundation aims to help players after retiring from the sport
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 …
Baca Lagi »Malaysia maintains top spot as premier destination for Muslim travellers in GMTI report
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 …
Baca Lagi »US STOCKS-Wall St on track for lower open after economic data
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 …
Baca Lagi »Analysis-For Trump’s false records charges, prison is rare but not unprecedented
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 …
Baca Lagi »Football: Soccer-Leverkusen double a boost for Germany going into Euro 24, say champions
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 …
Baca Lagi »Economist: Google’s US$2bil investment set to elevate Malaysia’s appeal as data centre hub in region
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 …
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