Elon Musk is quitting his position in the Trump administration. This comes one day after he criticised a bill that Trump called “a big, beautiful bill”. Musk confirmed his departure via X. “As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity…
A three-judge panel at the New York-based Court of International Trade has blocked President Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under emergency powers law. “The Worldwide and Retaliatory Tariff Orders exceed any authority granted to the President by IEEPA to regulate importation by means of tariffs,” the court wrote, referring to the 1977…
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for the notion of sovereignty to be reviewed since artificial intelligence and digital security has permeated various sectors of life. “It (concept of sovereignty) has to be reviewed, repurposed to protect the security of the nation,” he was quoted as saying during a panel session at the…
As the Sabah state election looms, a party that needs to be focused on is the United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) which is a component party of Pakatan Harapan. This party is vital, especially in securing the Kadazan Dusun Murut (KDM) vote bank for PH. For now, UPKO information chief Peter Jr Naintin has opted…
ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future is a long term framework for the regional grouping. It is also known as the Kuala Lumpur Declaration. This long term framework is made up of six core documents: ASEAN Community Vision (ACV) 2045 — Resilient, Innovative, Dynamic and People-Centred ASEAN Political-Security Community Strategic PlanASEAN Economic Community Strategic Plan 2026–2030ASEAN…
The much criticised Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) starts its food aid distribution with additional aid trucks today. It condemned Hamas for targeting its safe distribution sites and accused the group of preventing access for Palestinians from accessing humanitarian aid. “It is clear that Hamas is threatened by this new operating model and will do everything…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi lambasted neighbouring Pakistan for supporting cross border terrorism as if it was tourism. Speaking in a rally held in Bhuj, Gujarat, yesterday, Modi referred to the military action undertaken by his government Operation Sindoor where India launched precision strikes on terror camps and bases in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and Pakistan….
Saudi Arabia is lifting its ban on booze in bid to draw in visitors by 2026 ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2034 and 2030 Expo. The sale of wine, beer, and cider at licensed locations including five-star hotels, luxury resorts, and expat-friendly compounds is only meant in 600 tourist sites. This sudden policy shift…
Natural Resources and Environment Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad who failed to retain his vice president post in PKR polls viewed the defeat as a minor defeat akin to a bend on the road. “I have always been driven by the idea that Malaysia can only realise its promise through progressive politics. “Achieving it…
Mas Gading MP Mordi Bimol has called on local authorities (PBTs) involved in the implementation of the MyKiosk 2.0 initiative to provide a detailed explanation regarding the project’s construction costs, which has recently sparked widespread public debate, especially in Sarawak. Mordi, who is also Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak vice chairman said, concerns have been…
