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True Or Not
QuickCheck: Did a car crash into a fast-food restaurant in Perak?

A VIRAL video shows the aftermath of an accident with a sports utility vehicle (SUV) in the lobby of a fast-food restaurant.
1d ago

Pakistan
India-Pakistan conflict: Nervous calm as Pakistan fears war within days

KARACHI: There is a deceptive calm in Pakistan's main cities. Even as 25 Indian drones penetrated deep into Pakistan's airspace in the early morning of May 8 – reaching as far as the country's economic capital, Karachi – daily life in major urban centres remained largely unaffected.
1d ago

Nation
Anwar congratulates Catholics worldwide on Pope Leo's election

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated the Catholic faithful around the world and in Malaysia on the election of the new pope.
1d ago

Entertainment
Actor Michael Pitt charged with sex abuse, assault of ex-girlfriend

Pitt is known for his TV roles on Boardwalk Empire and Dawson's Creek.
1d ago

AI
Not so fast! AI isn’t saving companies much time or money, study says

University of Chicago economists say maybe managers shouldn't believe the current AI hype. At least for now.
1d ago

Mind
What's the secret to happiness? There's no one-size-fits-all answer

What's the secret to happiness? A recently published study challenges a number of preconceived ideas.
1d ago

Forex
Ringgit higher against US$ on US trade talks optimism

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar, supported by positive sentiment following developments in trade tariffs between key global economies, including China and the United Kingdom (UK), said an economist.
1d ago

Markets
Rally lifts local stocks as US, UK reach tariffs deal

KUALA LUMPUR: Optimism over easing trade tensions helped to lift Bursa Malaysia stocks, but the main index remained capped by the 1,550 psychological resistance as the weekend approached.
1d ago

World
Gaza's Christians confident new Pope will give importance to enclave's peace

CAIRO (Reuters): Gaza's tiny Christian community said that they were happy about the election of a new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday (May 8), adding they were also confident he would give importance to the war-torn enclave like his predecessor Pope Francis did.
1d ago

World
Under Trump, Saudi civil nuclear talks delinked from Israel recognition, sources say

RIYADH (Reuters): The United States is no longer demanding Saudi Arabia normalise ties with Israel as a condition for progress on civil nuclear cooperation talks, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit next week.
1d ago

World
US says solution for Gaza aid is 'steps away' as aid groups raise alarm

WASHINGTON (Reuters): - The US State Department said on Thursday (May 8) a solution to be able to deliver food aid to Gaza was "steps away" and an announcement was coming shortly, as the aid community expressed scepticism that the plan would bring relief to the enclave's conflict-ravaged population.
1d ago

Nation
Food security game-changer: Malaysia entering cultured meat revolution

KUALA LUMPUR: Scientist Dr Mohamad Hafizi Abu Bakar poked suspiciously at the shiny light brown substance on the plate.
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Boxing
Boxing-Pacquiao to come out of retirement for title shot, according to ESPN

(Reuters) - Manny Pacquiao will come out of retirement to face Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight championship on July 19 in Las Vegas, ESPN reported on Thursday, citing sources.
1d ago

Animals
Finding the right vet is important to help your pet enjoy a healthy life

A good veterinarian will become your partner in helping your pet enjoy a healthy life, so choosing the right one is an important consideration.
1d ago

iOS
Switching from an Android handset to an iPhone has never been easier

Apple has announced a major update to its Move to iOS mobile application which, as the name suggests, lets you transfer your personal data from an old Android smartphone to a new iPhone. The manufacturer now promises a faster, more comprehensive switchover.
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Corporate News
Trading ideas: Lotte, PetGas, Sunway, Public bank, Green Packet, Kerjaya, GenM, MGRC, TechStore, PEOPLElogy, HHRG, MNC, Pentamaster, Pavilion REIT, BFood

KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia.
1d ago

Banking
Singapore's OCBC maintains 2025 guidance despite challenging outlook

SINGAPORE: Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC), Singapore's second largest bank, maintained 2025 guidance and set aside credit allowances, citing a challenging economic outlook after posting on Friday a 5% drop in first-quarter net profit that beat expectations.
1d ago

Football
Soccer-Pellegrini celebrates Betis' first European final but shifts focus to LaLiga

(Reuters) -Real Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini celebrated reaching the Conference League final on Thursday, but stressed that securing a Champions League spot in LaLiga remains his top priority.
1d ago

True Or Not
QuickCheck: Do mothers carry their baby's DNA decades after giving birth?

A BOND between a child and a mother is special and beautiful for most people. Every mother's day, many around the world take the opportunity to celebrate this bond with a nice day out, gifts or a special dinner.
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Nation
Technician charged with sodomising stepdaughter

KUALA LUMPUR: An air conditioning technician accused of sodomising his underaged stepdaughter has been denied bail by the Sessions Court here.