World

Chad's PM Masra resigns after disputed election, Deby confirmed winner

N'DJAMENA (Reuters) - Chad's prime minister and opposition leader Succes Masra has tendered his resignation after interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby was confirmed as a winner of the May 6 presidential election, Masra said on Wednesday.

Nation

13 nabbed in raids on scam call centres in KL

KUALA LUMPUR: Thirteen foreigners have been detained in raids on scam call centres operating out of units in a luxury condominium at Jalan Ceylon here.

Economy

US announces details on higher China tariffs, some to start Aug 1

WASHINGTON: The U.S. Trade Representative's office on Wednesday said some of the steep tariff increases on an array of Chinese imports including electric vehicle batteries, computer chips and medical products will take effect on August 1 after a 30-day comment period ends.

Corporate News

Five Petroleum to explore partnerships in Uzbekistan

FIVE Petroleum Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a prominent player in the Malaysian energy sector, partook in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with several key economic bodies in Uzbekistan recently.

AI

US software engineer uses AI and creates trove of 'realistic images' of child porn

A software engineer from western Wisconsin used his artificial intelligence skills to produce hundreds, if not thousands, of images of child pornography and sent some of them to a teenage boy, according to the US Justice Department.

Family

Malaysia's superageing seniors share lifelong practices and habits that work

A Universiti Malaya study on superagers hopes to unlock the 'secret sauce' to ageing well from eight high-performing seniors.

Europe

Unique venues heat up sauna scene in Sweden and Finland

Saunas, enjoyed around the world as a method of relaxation, originated in Finland and Estonia.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah's special federal grants, 40% revenue rights are two separate issues, don't mix it up, says Shafie

KOTA KINABALU: The issue of federal special grants and the state's Constitutional right to the return of 40% of revenue are two separate issues, says Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal.

Markets

Japan's 10-year yield hits more than decade high of 1% as BOJ bets build

TOKYO: Japan's 10-year government bond yield rose to an 11-year high of 1% on Wednesday amid mounting bets for further Bank of Japan policy tightening this year, while a weak auction of 40-year debt added to the pressure for higher yields.

Tennis

Tennis-Djokovic eager to regain form ahead of French Open defence

(Reuters) - World number one Novak Djokovic is hoping to get a few matches under his belt at this week's Geneva Open ahead of his title defence at Roland Garros, after recovering from a freak injury he suffered this month.

Banking

Indonesian central bank holds interest rates steady, as expected

JAKARTA: Indonesia's central bank held interest rates unchanged at a review on Wednesday, as expected, saying the current benchmark level remained consistent with keeping inflation in check and maintaining the stability of the rupiah currency.

Nation

Use celebrations, culture to strengthen unity, says Anwar in Wesak Day message

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysians to make every celebration and culture a core element for enhancing unity and mutual understanding.

Entertainment

BBC documentary 'Burning Sun' exposes Seungri, other K-pop idols in scandal involving prostitution, police collusion

The Burning Sun scandal added to South Korea’s ongoing spycam plague or 'molka', a term used to describe non-consensual sex videos of women and is then distributed to websites for a fee.

Nation

Dr Wee joins Khairy at Asian Leadership Conference

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has joined Khairy Jamaluddin for the opening ceremony of the Asian Leadership Conference (ALC) 2024 in Seoul.

Nation

PM Anwar wishes Malaysian Buddhists a Happy Wesak Day

PETALING JAYA: Extending Wesak Day greetings, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim encourages Malaysians to unite in their understanding of one another.

AI

US university community debates AI use and policies on campus

As the Artificial Intelligence software boom continues across the country, it's creating many questions about the proper use of the new technology.

World

Russian attack in Ukraine's Sumy cut power to more than 500,000, energy ministry says

KYIV (Reuters) - A Russian attack on energy facilities in Ukraine's Sumy region overnight severed power to more than 500,000 consumers, the energy ministry said on Wednesday.

World

Iran's Armed Forces downplay role of Turkish drone in finding President's crash site

DUBAI (Reuters) - The General Staff of Iran's Armed Forces on Wednesday downplayed the role played by a Turkish drone in finding the crash site of President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter, highlighting instead the performance of its own drones.

Nation

MB's son, former aide to be charged tomorrow

PUTRAJAYA: The son of Perlis Mentri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli and his former political secretary are expected to be charged on Thursday (May 23)

Nation

Enforcers seize 6,000l of subsidised diesel, arrest one in Ulu Tiram raid

JOHOR BARU: Some 6,000l of subsidised diesel worth more than RM12,000 were seized by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry in a lorry parking area in Ulu Tiram near here.