HOUSTON: Oil prices rose by around 2% on Thursday as the European Central Bank’s decision to cut interest rates spurred hopes that the Fed would follow suit, and Opec+ ministers reassured investors they could tweak the latest oil output agreement. Brent crude futures were up US$1.59 or 2.03% at US$80 …

MANILA: Four Filipino police officers who are suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate were arrested for the abduction of four foreigners in Pasay City, which included a Malaysian, Philippine News Agency (PNA) reported. Interior and Local Government Department (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr and Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief General …

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Netflix on Thursday shared new details about upcoming animated films “Spellbound” and “Pookoo,” which were made in partnership with Skydance Animation. “Spellbound” is about Ellian, the young daughter of the rulers of Lumbria, and she has a secret…a mysterious spell has turned her parents into monsters,” …

The rise of generative artificial intelligence has made creativity a hot topic. Some worry about the possibility of machines making art, while others hail the fact that this technology can simplify the creative process. To weigh up the pros and cons, US researchers have explored AI’s impact on the creatives …

REAL Madrid had barely begun celebrating a record-extending 15th Champions League title when coach Carlo Ancelotti started to plot a 16th. The all-time kings of Europe have no intention of releasing their grip on the trophy – and by the start of next season, the best are likely to be …

INNOVATIVE human resources (HR) solutions are required to navigate challenges. According to Jobstreet by SEEK Malaysia managing director Vic Sithasanan, the biggest challenges facing HR today were talent acquisition and retention, and rapid technological advancements. “The rapid pace of technological change requires HR departments to continuously update their tools and …

KUALA LUMPUR: Here are the announcements from Corporate Malaysia you need to know before the start of the trading day. Sunway Bhd will make its entry into the FBM KLCI effective 24 June as AMMB Holdings Bhd will be removed from the 30-stock benchmark index. Country View Bhd is disposing …

PETALING JAYA: The number of new organ donor pledges has plummeted since last year while the waiting list for lifesaving transplants continues to grow. The introduction of a digital organ donation registration feature in the MySejahtera application in September 2022 led to an initial boost in sign-ups, according to figures …

LONDON, June 7 — Jack Grealish was a shock omission from England’s Euro 2024 squad as Gareth Southgate axed the Manchester City winger on Thursday after his disappointing end to the season. Grealish paid the price for a significant dip in form in the second half of the Premier League …

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