Oil prices climbed in early trade on Thursday, supported by strong demand in the US after gasoline stocks hit a three-month low and crude stockpiles dropped unexpectedly, with supply concerns remaining after Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.

Oil rises on strong US fuel demand as supply concerns continue

US Senator Steve Daines, a strong supporter of President Donald Trump, met with China’s economy tsar, Vice Premier He Lifeng, on Saturday, marking the first visit by a US politician to Beijing since Trump returned to the White House.

Pro-Trump senator meets China’s economy tsar amid trade tensions

Bayer was ordered by a jury in the US state of Georgia to pay about US$2.1 billion (RM9.29 billion) to a plaintiff who claimed the company's Roundup weed killer caused his cancer, the plaintiff's law firms said late on Friday.

Bayer hit with US$2 bil Roundup verdict in US state of Georgia cancer case

The top diplomats from Japan, China and South Korea met in Tokyo on Saturday, seeking common ground on East Asian security and economic issues amid escalating global uncertainty.

Japan, China, South Korea meet at geopolitical 'turning point in history'

US President Donald Trump on Friday took away security clearances for former vice president Kamala Harris, former secretary of state Hillary Clinton and others in his latest move against his Democratic opponents.

Trump pulls security clearances for Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton

Thailand unveiled draft legislation to create a special economic zone in the south of the country that would pave the way for a multibillion-dollar transport project linking the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

Thailand drafts law to speed up US$29 bil transport link

Five Malaysians and two Taiwanese have been criminally charged in the US for alleged roles in a ‘pump-and-dump’ investment fraud scheme involving Nasdaq-listed China Liberal Education Holdings Ltd (CLEU) that resulted in the US government’s seizure of US$214 million (RM946 million).

Five Malaysians charged in ‘pump-and-dump’ stock fraud scheme with US$214 mil seized

The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry has assured that there is ample supply of eggs in Malaysia to meet domestic needs.

Ample supply of eggs to meet domestic demand — Mohamad Sabu

Before President Donald Trump took office for a second time, European officials thought they had him figured out. He was transactional, they said, a man motivated by a good deal.

Trump’s makeover of US diplomacy leaves many allies at a loss

Tesla Inc’s stock is in a freefall. Its sales are plunging around the world. Even its most avid Wall Street bulls are turning cautious. But one group is buying the electric-vehicle maker’s shares like never before: chief executive officer Elon Musk’s fans.

Tesla’s retail fans buy the stock at a pace never seen before

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is seeking Mak Siew Wei, a suspended executive director of Erdasan Group Bhd (KL:ERDASAN), to assist in an investigation.

MACC seeking Erdasan's suspended ED Mak Siew Wei to assist in investigation

Tesla Inc’s stock is in a freefall. Its sales are plunging around the world. Even its most avid Wall Street bulls are turning cautious. But one group is buying the electric-vehicle maker’s shares like never before: chief executive officer Elon Musk’s fans.

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is seeking Mak Siew Wei, a suspended executive director of Erdasan Group Bhd (KL:ERDASAN), to assist in an investigation.

Five Malaysians and two Taiwanese have been criminally charged in the US for alleged roles in a ‘pump-and-dump’ investment fraud scheme involving Nasdaq-listed China Liberal Education Holdings Ltd (CLEU) that resulted in the US government’s seizure of US$214 million (RM946 million).

The Trump administration will revoke temporary legal status from potentially more than half a million migrants who entered the US legally under a Biden-era programme, according to a notice posted Friday in the Federal Register.

Trump to strip legal status from 532,000 migrants living in US

Turkish stocks were set for their worst week since the aftermath of 2008's Lehman Brothers collapse on Friday as concerns about this week's detention of President Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival refused to subside.

Türkiye's market rout worsens amid protests, worst stock slump since 2008

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday said Canada could offset the effects of any US tariffs by removing internal trade barriers and that he aimed for free trade within the country by July 1, after meeting provincial and territorial leaders.

Canada aims for free internal trade that can offset any US tariffs, PM Carney says

Malaysia Aviation Group’s (MAG) purchase of new Boeing aircraft is an investment which will strengthen Malaysia’s position as a key player in the global aviation industry.

MAG's purchase of new Boeing aircraft strengthens Malaysia's position in global aviation industry — Zafrul

The top diplomats from Japan, China and South Korea met in Tokyo on Saturday, seeking common ground on East Asian security and economic issues amid escalating global uncertainty.

US President Donald Trump on Friday took away security clearances for former vice president Kamala Harris, former secretary of state Hillary Clinton and others in his latest move against his Democratic opponents.

Elon Musk’s X plans to buy back the last remaining piece of debt tied to the buyout of the social network that Wall Street banks have been stuck holding for years, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

X plans purchase of last US$1.2 bil buyout debt held by banks

Before President Donald Trump took office for a second time, European officials thought they had him figured out. He was transactional, they said, a man motivated by a good deal.

Thailand unveiled draft legislation to create a special economic zone in the south of the country that would pave the way for a multibillion-dollar transport project linking the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

Barisan Nasional (BN) has changed the date for announcing its candidate for the Ayer Kuning state by-election from April 5 to April 7, according to Perak BN chairman Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.

BN moves date to announce candidate for Ayer Kuning polls to April 7

The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry has assured that there is ample supply of eggs in Malaysia to meet domestic needs.

The effects of falling birth rates and rising life expectancy are increasingly evident in advanced economies like Germany, Italy, and Japan. Labor markets are tightening, worker shortages are worsening, and families are struggling to find care for aging parents. In some areas, declining student n...

Frontiers of Growth: Emerging Economies Must Get Rich Before They Get Old

US Senator Steve Daines, a strong supporter of President Donald Trump, met with China’s economy tsar, Vice Premier He Lifeng, on Saturday, marking the first visit by a US politician to Beijing since Trump returned to the White House.

Bayer was ordered by a jury in the US state of Georgia to pay about US$2.1 billion (RM9.29 billion) to a plaintiff who claimed the company's Roundup weed killer caused his cancer, the plaintiff's law firms said late on Friday.

Andrew Hayley & Trixie Yap