Forex

Ringgit opens almost flat against greenback as US extends ceasefire with Iran

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened almost flat against the US dollar on Wednesday as market sentiment remained cautious following news that the United States-Iran ceasefire, originally expected to expire today, has been extended to allow negotiations with Iran to conclude.

Markets

Bursa extends gains as extension to peace talks fuels optimism for equities

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia kept the upward momentum going as an extension to the peace talks in the Middle East fuelled hopes for a breakthrough.

Indonesia

Indonesia rights bodies find widespread abuses by security forces in 2025 protests

JAKARTA: An investigation by Indonesian state-run rights bodies found widespread violations by security forces including sexual abuse of some minors during last year's deadly anti-government protests.

Entertainment

HK artiste Aaron Kwok's wife soaks feet in mala broth: 'Foot spa treatment from Chongqing'

In the same post, Moka Fang also shared a snapshot of the family enjoying a hearty hotpot meal together.

Markets

Stocks gain, dollar wobbles as Trump extends Iran ceasefire

SINGAPORE: U.S. stock futures rose and the dollar wavered on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he would indefinitely extend the Iran ceasefire keeping sentiment buoyed although with the Strait of Hormuz still closed oil held onto its recent gains.

Commodities

Brent futures retreat on Iran ceasefire extension

Oil prices pared gains on Tuesday after briefly climbing above US$100 a barrel following an announcement from US President Donald Trump that he was extending a ceasefire with Iran until Tehran submits a proposal.

Markets

Wall St falls as Mideast fears offset earnings

US stocks closed lower on Tuesday, with early gains evaporating as renewed concerns about the Middle East war outweighed initial optimism over a round of solid corporate earnings.

Indonesia

Offshore gas find may triple output

Italian energy giant Eni has announced a "major" discovery of natural gas off Indonesia's coast, which the government said would triple the European company's production in the country by 2028.

Japan

Hello Kitty’s parent company to make its own video games

Seeking new fans for Hello Kitty, the company behind the enigmatic character has launched a video games division aiming to release 10 original titles over the next three years.

Nation

Witness denies claims he had motive to ‘fix’ ex-Penang chief minister

KUALA LUMPUR: A key prosecution witness in the ongoing corruption trial of Lim Guan Eng told the Sessions Court that he has no ill intent against the former Penang chief minister and no reason to falsely implicate him.

South Korea

Police seeking K-pop mogul’s arrest over fraud claims

Police said they are seeking to arrest music mogul Bang Si-hyuk (pic), chairman of the agency behind K-pop mega­stars BTS, as they expand an investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than US$100mil (RM395mil) in an investor fraud scheme.

Japan

Six people hurt in northern region quake

At least six people were reported injured, a day after a powerful quake rattled the northern region, but there appeared to be no major damage from the tremor that also triggered tsunami waves up to 80cm.

South Korea

Reports: US limits intel sharing on Pyongyang nuclear site

The United States has partly restricted the sharing of satellite intelligence on North Korea with South Korea due to recent remarks by Seoul's unification minister about one of Pyongyang's nuclear facilities, reports said.

Nation

Only the best for Shila’s fans

SINGER Shila Amzah (pic) is determined to perform her best whether in China or Malaysia.

Japan

Takaichi sends offering to war shrine

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent a ritual offering to a shrine honou­ring the country's war dead that has long angered neighbouring countries but did not visit in person, media reports and an unidentified source close to the matter said.

Metro News

Rising actress Sandra Lim still yearns to return to pageant stage

AFTER making history by breaking a five-decade record at the Miss Universe competition, actress Sandra Lim says her heart remains with the pageant world.

Japan

Tokyo loosens arms rules

The country will ease decades-old arms export curbs, the government said, in a major policy shift that paves the way for the sale of lethal weapons overseas as Tokyo ramps up its defence ambitions.

Nation

Durians arrive earlier and tastier

GEORGE TOWN: Durians have hit the streets early with the D604, Lipan and even Musang King varieties kickstarting the season in Penang.

Myanmar

Hlaing seeks peace talks within 100 days, rebels reject offer

The new military-­backed government wants to hold peace talks with opposition armed groups by the end of July, the country's junta leader­-turned-president said, but two key rebel groups rejected the offer.

Nation

No decision yet on hiring system

PUTRAJAYA: The proposed implementation of a new foreign worker recruitment system will be presented to the Cabinet for deliberation before the Home Ministry takes an official position, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.